Hilary Duff launches holiday EP 'Holiday Things', confesses complicated love for Christmas
Synopsis
More than two decades after her debut Christmas album, Hilary Duff is back in holiday mode with a new EP called 'Holiday Things' — and she's refreshingly honest about it: she loves Christmas hard, then wants it gone by January 1.
Key Takeaways
Hilary Duff has released a new holiday EP titled 'Holiday Things' .
Duff announced the EP on Instagram , describing her 'complicated relationship' with Christmas and the holiday season.
Her musical debut, 'Santa Claus Lane' , was released in 2002 and peaked at number two on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
Her second album, Metamorphosis , topped the Billboard 200 and earned 4× Platinum certification from the RIAA .
Albums Hilary Duff , Dignity , and Most Wanted (2005) were all certified platinum or gold.
Actress-singer Hilary Duff has released a new holiday EP titled 'Holiday Things', ahead of the festive season, describing her relationship with Christmas as one of deep affection mixed with a desire to pack it all away by 1 January. The EP marks her return to holiday music more than two decades after her debut Christmas album.
Duff's Holiday Confession
In an Instagram post accompanied by a series of photoshoot images from the EP cover, Duff opened up about her seasonal feelings. 'Everyone who knows me knows I lovvvve and also have a complicated relationship with Christmas and the holiday season. I live for the Christmas spirit … traditions, music, decorations, sweaters, shopping, gingy bread houses and more more more … I also like it to be concentrated and back in my attic by Jan 1!' she wrote.
She followed up with a message to fans: 'So enjoy this EP let's listen hard, then pack it away and hit it again next year! Enjoy! Love you all. Holiday Things is out now.'
A Return to Her Musical Roots
Duff's history with holiday music stretches back to 2002, when she released 'Santa Claus Lane' — her musical debut. That Christmas album featured covers of classics including 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town', 'Jingle Bell Rock', 'Wonderful Christmastime', 'Sleigh Ride', and 'Last Christmas'. It also featured guest appearances from Christina Milian, Romeo Miller, and her older sister Haylie Duff.
The album peaked at number two on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers and Top Kid Audio charts, and reached number 154 on the US Billboard 200.
Chart Success and Discography
Duff's subsequent albums established her as a commercially formidable recording artist. Her second album, Metamorphosis, topped the Billboard 200 and earned a 4× Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Albums including Hilary Duff, Dignity, and the 2005 compilation Most Wanted were all certified platinum or gold.
Her discography continued with her fifth album Breathe In. Breathe Out and sixth album Luck... or Something.
What's Next for Duff
With 'Holiday Things' now out, fans of her festive catalogue can expect Duff's trademark blend of warmth and pop sensibility. Given her track record of holiday music that resonates across generations — and her own stated rule of putting it all away come January — the EP is poised to be a seasonal listen in the truest sense.
Point of View
Self-deprecating tone of her Instagram announcement is also a savvy social play, making the EP launch feel organic rather than promotional. What's worth watching is whether 'Holiday Things' reignites interest in her broader discography, given that her 2000s catalogue has found renewed audiences through nostalgia cycles on streaming platforms.
NationPress
23 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilary Duff's new holiday EP 'Holiday Things'?
'Holiday Things' is a new holiday EP by actress-singer Hilary Duff, released in October 2026. Duff announced it on Instagram, sharing cover photoshoot images and describing her love for the Christmas season alongside a desire to pack it all away by January 1.
When did Hilary Duff first release a Christmas album?
Hilary Duff released her debut Christmas album, 'Santa Claus Lane', in 2002. It featured covers of holiday classics and guest appearances from Christina Milian, Romeo Miller, and her sister Haylie Duff, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
What was Hilary Duff's most commercially successful album?
Her second album, Metamorphosis, was her biggest commercial hit — it topped the Billboard 200 and earned a 4× Platinum certification from the RIAA. Subsequent albums Hilary Duff, Dignity, and the 2005 compilation Most Wanted were also certified platinum or gold.
What did Hilary Duff say about her relationship with Christmas?
In her Instagram post, Duff said she loves Christmas traditions, music, decorations, sweaters, shopping, and gingerbread houses, but also prefers to have the festive spirit 'concentrated and back in my attic by Jan 1.' She described it as a 'complicated relationship' with the holiday season.
How many albums has Hilary Duff released?
Hilary Duff has released at least six studio albums: Santa Claus Lane (2002), Metamorphosis, Hilary Duff, Dignity, Breathe In. Breathe Out, and Luck... or Something, along with the 2005 compilation Most Wanted. Her latest release is the holiday EP 'Holiday Things'.
