1.It was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds to help the victims of the Ethiopian famine.
2.Paul Young, Boy George, George Michael, Simon Le Bon, and Bono,all had a part in the song.
3.I think their trying to say you shouldnt be afraid to spread joy and smiles at christmas.
4.I didnt like the song alought but I did like the bit when they sang dont be afraid its christmas because everyone should be happy and not afraid at christmas.
maybe it was because they all thought it was a good song and for a good cause and they wanted to help.
The song was originally recorded in 1984
I could hear maybe a triangle a electric key boared , definately drums, guitar.
I would describe the song as up beat and sung with passion with good instruments in.