Alan Eberlein & Stephen Cornwell deliver a gentle holiday classic with "Best Place To Be At Christmas"

Alan Eberlein and Stephen Cornwell’s “Best Place To Be At Christmas” is a refreshing reminder of what holiday music can still be when it opts for sincerity over flash. The song was released in late 2025 as an indie Christmas single, and it slips into the holiday conversation quietly, without bells, bombast, or forced cheer.

The opening seconds of the song envelop you in comforting harmonies and a melody that is immediately familiar, like a living room you have been in for years and still know by heart. The arrangement and production are Spartan, purposefully, allowing the song’s heart to breathe. They keep their attention on warmth, connection, and the emotional heft of visiting loved ones.

“Best Place To Be At Christmas” is powerful because it can make you feel dreamy without getting too sentimental. The track is timeless in its own right, and it’s perfect for quiet contemplation or, conversely, as background music while you wrap presents, decorate, and drive through neighborhoods at night.

The production is innovative, leaving the melody and lyrics clean and heartfelt. This choice personalizes things, which is becoming rare in the landscape of holiday releases, so many of which prioritize attention over feeling good. Alan Eberlein and Stephen Cornwell have written a song that’s more of a tradition, to be rediscovered every year.