Released by Kelly Clarkson in 2013 as the lead single from her Christmas album Wrapped in Red, 'Underneath the Tree' was co-written with producer Greg Kurstin. Built as a throwback to classic Wall of Sound holiday pop, it quickly became one of the few modern songs to join the seasonal canon, returning to charts every December. Its upbeat chorus made it a natural fit for short video, where creators use the instantly recognizable hook to signal Christmas in seconds, keeping it in yearly rotation long after release.