<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article relies too much on references to primary sources . Please improve this by adding secondary or tertiary sources . (August 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> "Nuttin' for Christmas" (also known as "Nothing for Christmas") is a novelty Christmas song written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett . It became a hit during the 1955 Christmas season when it appeared in Billboard's pop charts by five different artists . The highest - charting of the five recordings was released by Art Mooney and His Orchestra, with six - year - old Barry Gordon as lead vocalist; this version peaked at #6 and became a million - seller . Another notable version was performed by Stan Freberg (with Daws Butler appearing as a burglar helped by the kid at the end). Other charting versions were recorded by The Fontane Sisters, Joe Ward, and Ricky Zahnd and the Blue Jeaners . </P> <P> The song was revived on the Big Top label by Kenny and Corky and entered the Cashbox Top 100 in 1959 . </P> <P> Other artists who have recorded the song include Less Than Jake, Spike Jones, Eartha Kitt, Homer and Jethro, Relient K, Smash Mouth (featuring Rosie O'Donnell), Sugarland and The Vindictives . In November 2011, it was covered by The Plain White T's . </P>

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