: 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).

: Andrew Ridgeley later revealed the cast was "mayhem" levels of drunk during filming because the assistant director filled props with real alcohol.

: 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! 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

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: The video was filmed in Saas-Fee, Switzerland , at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps.

: 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.

: Directed by Andrew Morahan , the shoot took place in November 1984. It was originally shot on 35mm film and was famously remastered in 4K Ultra HD in 2019.