do they know it's christmas

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a charity song written in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia during 1983–1985. The song was recorded by the supergroup Band Aid, consisting of popular British and Irish artists. It was created to bring attention and raise funds for famine relief and was released in time for Christmas, becoming the UK Christmas number one in 1984. The lyrics question whether people suffering in famine-affected areas are aware that it is Christmas, highlighting stark contrasts and raising awareness of humanitarian needs during the holiday season. The song and its message have been rerecorded several times for various charitable causes related to famine and crises in Africa, always emphasizing the theme of sharing and helping others at Christmas.