Stryper is set to bring some holiday cheer this year with the release of their first full-length Christmas album, The Greatest Gift Of All, arriving on November 21 through Frontiers Music Srl. The highly anticipated 10-track collection will feature five brand-new Christmas songs alongside five reimagined holiday classics. Among these are fresh recordings of “Reason For The Season” and “Winter Wonderland”, two songs that originally appeared on a 1985 single and were later included on the 1986 reissue of the band’s debut EP, The Yellow And Black Attack.
To mark the announcement, Stryper has released a new version of “Winter Wonderland,” accompanied by a lyric video that fans can check out now.
Guitarist and vocalist Michael Sweet shared his excitement about the project, explaining how long the band has wanted to make this album.
“We have wanted to record a Christmas album for many years. Ever since we released our first single (“Reason For The Season”) back in 1985, the fans have been asking for a full-length Christmas album. Well, the time has finally come,” Sweet said.
He went on to describe the band’s vision for the record: “We wanted to make an album of five traditional songs and five original songs. To put our own spin on our own Christmas album and not follow the pack, so to speak. We could not be more pleased with how it turned out! We obviously re-recorded “Reason For The Season” and “Winter Wonderland” and we decided to go with “Winter Wonderland” as the next single just to give you an idea of what it might sound like today in 2025.
“We’re happy to say that we finally have our own Christmas album and hopefully it will become a fan favorite year after year.”
With The Greatest Gift Of All, Stryper is delivering a holiday release that blends festive traditions with the band’s signature sound, merging faith, melody, and metal energy.
Adding to the excitement, this album will be released exclusively in physical formats, giving fans a collectible piece to treasure. This old-school approach makes it a perfect seasonal keepsake and a must-have for dedicated fans and collectors alike.
Pre-order The Greatest Gift Of All here.
