This 1981 single became a perennial holiday classic, showcasing the band's witty, observational songwriting.
- The single was released in January 1981, months before the typical holiday music season.
- The song's narrative, focusing on a woman's desire for a quiet holiday to avoid her partner, resonated with listeners and became a standard.
- The single was released on Ze Records, a label known for its roster of new wave and synth-pop artists.
The Waitresses were a new wave band from Akron, Ohio, fronted by vocalist Patty Donahue. They emerged in the late 1970s, a time when synth-pop and new wave were gaining mainstream traction.
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