What Christmas Dreams Are Made Of: Hilary Duff Announces Holiday EP Featuring 3 Original Songs

Hilary Duff is expanding her musical portfolio with the release of a festive holiday EP titled Holiday Things, which became available on October 23. The collection includes three newly written songs, alongside refreshed versions of seasonal favorites, marking Duff’s continued evolution as a recording artist.

Holiday Things features a blend of original compositions and reinterpretations that showcase Duff’s enduring connection to holiday music. Among the new tracks is “All You Want for Christmas Is Me,” a creative nod to Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas anthem, illustrating Duff’s ability to engage with classic themes while adding her own contemporary spin. The other original songs are titled “I Want (A Few Small Things)” and “I Guess It’s Christmas,” each contributing fresh narratives to the festive music scene.

In addition to the new material, Duff revisits her earlier holiday work by presenting an updated rendition of her cover of Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” originally part of her 2003 album Santa Claus Lane. The EP also includes a cover of the timeless “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” connecting Duff’s current project with enduring Christmas traditions.

This holiday release follows a remarkable period in Duff’s career marked by significant musical achievements. Earlier in the year, she launched Luck … or Something, her first full-length album in ten years, which debuted impressively at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. This album has been central to her ongoing Lucky Me arena tour, a concert series that has recently expanded its schedule through November 2027, highlighting the sustained demand for her live performances.

Duff has openly reflected on her artistic growth during this phase, acknowledging the vulnerability and courage involved in re-engaging with the music industry after a hiatus. She credits her fans and collaborators for the success and emotional resonance of her recent work, emphasizing the transformative nature of returning to music with new perspectives shaped by personal and professional experiences.

Following Luck … or Something, Duff revisited her early 2000s hits through the (Mine) EP, which features re-recorded versions of tracks like “Come Clean,” “What Dreams Are Made Of,” “Wake Up,” and “So Yesterday.” This project allowed her to reclaim and refresh her musical legacy, connecting past and present creative moments.

Most recently, Duff contributed the single “CATastrophe” for the soundtrack of the upcoming Cat in the Hat movie, further diversifying her musical endeavors and illustrating her ability to engage with different audiences and media.

In recognition of her touring success and resurgence in music, Duff is scheduled for a featured discussion at the Billboard Live Music Summit in West Hollywood on November 10. At the same event, she will be honored with the Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year award, acknowledging the impact of her current concert series.

While details regarding the production team or collaborators on Holiday Things remain limited, the EP clearly signals Duff’s commitment to crafting seasonal music that bridges her artistic past with her present trajectory. This release enriches the contemporary holiday music landscape by blending nostalgia with innovation, underscoring Duff’s versatility and continued relevance in the music industry.