The official video for by Wham! is more than just a holiday clip; it is a cultural touchstone of the 1980s that blends festive joy with a poignant story of heartbreak. Essential Video Facts
: A key plot point involves a jeweled brooch that George gave to Kathy the previous year, which Andrew is seen wearing in the "present-day" scenes of the video. Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Wham! - Last Christmas (Official Video)
: The story features George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on a ski trip with friends and girlfriends. The central tension involves George’s former lover (played by model Kathy Hill ), who is now dating Andrew. The official video for by Wham
: Andrew Ridgeley later revealed the cast was "mayhem" levels of drunk during filming because the assistant director filled props with real alcohol. : The scene where George and Kathy fall
: The scene where George and Kathy fall in the snow was an accident —George simply lost his footing, and the director kept the genuine laughter in the final cut.
: The video was filmed in Saas-Fee, Switzerland , at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.
: Most of the people in the video were actually friends and family of the band. The cast includes backup singers Pepsi & Shirlie , and a brief cameo by Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp (who was dating Shirlie at the time).