Sky Kids has joined forces with singer-songwriter Paloma Faith and the Sky Kids Choir to release a reimagined version of the classic Christmas carol Silent Night.

The new rendition, Silent Night, Gentle Light, provides a different perspective on the sensory challenges faced by neurodivergent children during the festive season.

The reimagined carol highlights the experiences many children find overwhelming during Christmas, including wearing itchy jumpers, navigating busy crowds, coping with bright decorations and dealing with noisy shops. 

The song’s release coincides with the launch of the Christmas TV Special of Ready Eddie Go!, now available on Sky Kids. The show captures the world of Eddie, a six-year-old autistic boy navigating everyday experiences for the first time. Nikki Saunders, the show’s creator and lead writer Joseph Morpurgo co-wrote the lyrics for the reimagined carol.

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“Ready Eddie Go! is a really special show for us at Sky Kids. The series helps support neurodiverse children and their families and friends as they navigate the world,” said Lucy Murphy, director of Kids Content at Sky.

“We know that Christmas can be particularly tricky for some children, so we’re delighted to have enlisted the iconic Paloma Faith and our Sky Kids choir to reimagine one of our favourite carols and help everyone enjoy the holidays in the ways that work for them.”

All proceeds from the sale of the song will be donated to the Caudwell Children’s Charity, which supports children in need and furthers the mission of inclusivity and accessibility for all. It’s available to buy on Amazon Music, Apple Music and iTunes and Spotify.