 Maybe This Christmas is a holiday compilation album released in November 2002 through Nettwerk Records featuring contemporary musicians performing both classic and original Christmas songs . The album is the first in a series , named by Ron Sexsmith , of three holiday compilations released through the record label between 2002 and 2004 . A portion of the proceeds from each album in the series went to Toys for Tots , a charity supported by the United States Marine Corps . Most of the tracks exclusive to Maybe This Christmas were recorded just a few months prior to its release . The album 's cover art was designed by artist Paul Frank , creator of Julius the pictured " wide @-@ mouth monkey " . Critical reception of the compilation was mixed , with reviewers often complimenting or criticizing select tracks . In the United States , the album reached a peak position of number thirty @-@ eight on Billboard 's Top Holiday Albums chart . 
