Wham! donated all of their royalties to the Ethiopian famine.
The apartment seen in the party scene had not been heated. The cast and crew subsequently escaped to a neighboring apartment for heat between takes.
This is set in Saas Fey, Switzerland.
"Last Christmas" had its beginnings in 1984, while George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley were visiting Michael's parents. It was written by Michael in his childhood bedroom.
The song was recorded in August 1984, at Advision Studios, London, England.