Written by	E. Pola and G. Wyle
Date	1963
Publisher	Barnaby Music Corp (ASCAP)

"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" was sung by Gonzo and Rizzo on A Green and Red Christmas. In the song Gonzo convinces Rizzo that Christmas is the best time of the year (not the tenth), Rizzo is convinced when he remembers all the great food the holiday brings - although he does make a strong argument that Cinco de Mayo is just as good.

Elmo and Telly sing another rendition of the song on Elmo Saves Christmas: Holiday Favorites.

It was performed a third time on the television special Christmas in Rockefeller Center, for the 2009 tree lighting ceremony.