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: The recurring refrain "War is over, if you want it" emphasizes Lennon’s belief that peace is an active choice that can be achieved if enough people desire it.

: The song's core message stemmed from a 1969 multimedia peace campaign by Lennon and Yoko Ono. They rented billboards in 12 major cities that read: " WAR IS OVER! If You Want It – Happy Christmas from John & Yoko ". john_lennon_so_this_is_christmas

: The song explicitly calls for peace across racial and socioeconomic lines ("For black and for white / For yellow and red ones"). : The recurring refrain "War is over, if

While it didn't chart immediately in the U.S. upon release, it reached number four in the UK in 1972. Following Lennon's death in 1980, it was re-released and peaked at number two in the UK. Today, it remains one of the most covered and beloved holiday songs, frequently appearing in polls as a seasonal favorite . If You Want It – Happy Christmas from John & Yoko "