Lea Michele and Darren Criss joined forces to unfold the vacation cheer. In a “Carpool Karaoke: The Collection” vacation particular from Dec. 22, the “Glee” costars revisit their authentic Christmas songs in a festive singalong journey.

The video begins with pictures of iconic vacation landmarks in New York Metropolis, together with Rockefeller Middle’s ornate decorations and vacation lights alongside the busy streets, and a shot of individuals ice skating on the Wollman Rink in Central Park. Michele channels her “Humorous Lady” function by jokingly introducing herself as “Darren Criss” earlier than breaking into the primary track.

The Broadway star begins off their carpool live performance with “Christmas in New York,” which she initially launched on her third studio album, “Christmas within the Metropolis,” in 2019. Criss and Michele belt out the lyrics that match the vacation vibes from the start of the section. “It is Christmas. Like Darren ‘Criss-mas,'” Michele jokes midsong.

“I am a fan of numerous Christmas issues, so I wrote a little bit track about all of the issues that make me wish to dance at Christmas,” Criss says, prefacing the second and remaining track of the live performance: “Christmas Dance” from Criss’s 2021 album, “A Very Darren Crissmas.”

Whereas the efficiency undoubtedly obtained us within the vacation spirit, watching Criss and Michele carry out collectively has us feeling nostalgic for extra reunions from the previous castmates. In October, Criss and Michele rekindled backstage at “Humorous Lady,” and Michele thanked Criss for supporting her profession through the years. “The quantity of occasions this man has heard me sing ‘Do not Rain On My Parade’ 😂 I really like you @darrencriss and @miavoncriss ❤️,” Michele wrote to Criss and his spouse. If we’ve it our manner, there will likely be an even bigger collaboration from Criss and Michele sooner or later.

Apple TV+’s “Carpool Karaoke: The Collection” stemmed from the favored section on “The Late Late Present.” Watch Michele and Criss’s vacation clip above.