It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go
Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be
On your own front door

A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go

There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing, right within your heart

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be
On your own front door
Sure, it's Christmas once more

Overall Meaning

The song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Bing Crosby is a classic Christmas tune that sets the festive mood. The lyrics express the joy and excitement of Christmas, with the decorations and festivities that make the holiday special. The opening line of the song, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Everywhere you look, there are signs of Christmas preparations with lights, decorations, and people bustling about.

The lyrics also paint a picture of the traditional Christmas scene, with the five and ten store glistening with candy canes, silver lanes, and toys in every store. The verse about the children's wishes and hopes for Christmas is especially charming. It captures the essence of the holiday with the excitement and anticipation of receiving gifts, and the joy adults experience in providing a magical experience for them.

The final verse reminds us that the true spirit of Christmas is in the carol that we sing from our hearts. It's a reminder that the holiday is not just about gifts and decorations, but about coming together, spreading cheer, and celebrating the joy of life.

Line by Line Meaning

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go
As the holiday season comes closer, the ambiance of Christmas is everywhere you look and everywhere you go.

Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again
Christmas decorations and merchandise are shining and glimmering brilliantly all around the five and ten stores.

With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The brightly shining candy canes and the glistening silver lanes in the stores make it look more like a typical Christmas.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The holiday season is upon us and Christmas is almost here.

Toys in every store
All stores are packed with toys of all kinds, ready to delight children and make the season mirthful and affectionate.

But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be On your own front door
Although store-bought decorations are beautiful, the most beautiful decoration you will witness is the wreath of holly on your own front door.

A pair of Hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Young boys like Barney and Ben have simple, classic Christmas wishes like getting a pair of cowboy boots and a toy pistol.

Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen
On the contrasting side, girls like Janice and Jen longed for toys like dolls which can talk, sing, and walk.

And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
Moms and dads eagerly anticipate the time when children are back in school, and they can institute some normalcy in the house after the merry chaos of the holiday season.

There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
In some of the public places like the Grand Hotel and the parks, strong, resilient trees have been planted and adorned with decorations in honor of the season.

Soon the bells will start
Just like the other music of the season, soon the sound of bells will fill the air, ringing out in greeting.

And the thing that will make them ring Is the carol that you sing, right within your heart
It’s the beautiful melodies of the music and the joyousness of the holiday spirit that will prompt the ringing of the bells.

Sure, it's Christmas once more
No doubt about it - the season of happiness, two weeks to leave work and enjoy, exaggerated commercialization, and family reunions, Christmas has arrived yet again!

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