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YOU can't help but know the latest Star Wars movie, Rogue One, has just hit cinema screens.

But it turns out it's not the only footage getting fans of the sci-fi franchise excited this Christmas.

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Chewbacca's moans and groans give a hilarious rendition of Silent Night in the viral clipCredit: Scott Andersen / How It Should Have Ended

That's because a video of furry fan favourite Chewbacca giving a hilarious rendition of carol Silent Night has become a monster hit online.

It was originally , when he used the creatures famous grunts and moans to offer a new take on the classic song.

That was harder than it sounded, as Scott needed to find perfectly-pitched sounds to make sure the song came off.

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The furry creature appears to be giving the song his all in this stillCredit: Scott Andersen / How It Should Have Ended
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Even Han Solo (played by Harrison Ford) seems to be amazed by Chewbacca's vocalsCredit: Scott Andersen / How It Should Have Ended

All that effort paid off though, as he managed to create Chewy's very own Christmas song.

It's now been given a new lease of life by , which has taken the song and laid it over classic Star Wars scenes.

was the man behind the video. He decided to put it together to give Star Wars fans a festive treat, and it's certainly gone down well.

"I had to sing silent night for my school play... This sounds better than us," one viewer joked.

Another suggested it was yet more proof that Chewbacca is the real star of the movie franchise, so he should have been gifted with some kind of medal.

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Chewbacca looking emotional, and as if he's posing in front of a wind fan like an A-list singer, in this picCredit: Scott Andersen / How It Should Have Ended

"(Sniffs tears)he has such a beautiful voice," another person wrote.

That jokey comment has gone down a storm, with over 300 people giving it a like.

Another pretty enthusiastic fan wrote: "I love you people so much for making this.

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The hair creature has always been a hit with fans, so Chewbacca's Silent Night just gives them more reason to love himCredit: Scott Andersen / How It Should Have Ended

"I will kill and die for you now that you have fulfilled my life.

"You want someone dead I will rip their lungs out and wear them as a necklace for you now. Thank you oh so very much."

Love this? Wait til you see what the Chewbacca mum has been up to.

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