Saas-Fee celebrates 40 years of Wham!’s Last Christmas with themed events and exhibitions

ft.com December 3, 2024, 06:02 AM UTC

Saas-Fee, a Swiss ski village, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Wham!’s "Last Christmas" video. The village is hosting themed events, including guided walks, parties, and a new exhibition in the local museum. Visitors can enjoy a karaoke booth that plays only "Last Christmas" and special cocktails. The village is also promoting its connection to the song, which has nearly 2 billion downloads on Spotify. The celebration includes a Wham!-themed hotel package and augmented-reality games. The original video was filmed in late 1984, and the village is embracing its pop culture history.


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