Art Garfunkel Jr. announces Christmas album “Advent” – first single “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” released today
- Nov 7, 2025
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On November 7, 2025, Art Garfunkel Jr. releases the first single from his upcoming Christmas album “Advent”. This blog post is published on the same day to officially inform media, fans, and partners. The single, titled “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”, is a duet recorded together with his father, Art Garfunkel. As of today, the song is available on all major music platforms and featured on Christmas and Advent playlists.
“Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” was deliberately chosen as the opening statement of this special project. Together with his father, world-renowned artist Art Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel Jr. reinterprets the classic song by John Lennon as a quiet, timeless call for peace—one that feels especially relevant in the often-hectic pre-Christmas season.
At the heart of this new version lies the idea that peace begins in everyday life: through small gestures, mindful interactions, and the conscious decision to let go of stress and tension. Phrases such as “Let’s stop the fight” are understood here as an invitation to step away from conflict and pressure, while “If you want it” serves as a reminder that meaningful change always starts with the individual.
The album “Advent”, scheduled for release on November 28, 2025, features a total of 14 festive classics, including three duets with Art Garfunkel. The arrangements are intentionally calm, minimalistic, and emotionally rich, creating space for reflection, stillness, and inner balance at the end of the year.
The title “Advent” is a deliberate choice, derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “arrival”. In this context, Advent is not limited to the four weeks before Christmas but represents an inner state that can be lived at any time—an arrival at peace, closeness, and calm. The spiritual dimension of Christmas, understood as the arrival of a messenger of peace, is also reflected in this concept.
With the release of “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” today, listeners receive a first impression of the album’s overall atmosphere. The single serves as a musical introduction to a body of work in which each song represents a step on a journey toward peace, reflection, and conscious presence.
