Christmas Time Is Here
Steven Curtis Chapman Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share

Sleigh bells in the air
And beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there

Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year

Christmas time is here
Families drawing near




Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Christmas Time Is Here" are reflective of the festive and joyous mood that Christmas brings along with it. The first few lines of the song capture the essence of the holiday season - happiness and cheer that is felt by people of all ages, especially children who eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus. The song celebrates the joys of Christmas through its descriptions of snowflakes in the air, carols being sung everywhere, olden times and ancient rhymes. These images evoke the nostalgia and warmth associated with the holiday season, and the happiness that is shared by all.


The second stanza of the song calls attention to the beauty of the holiday season, with sleigh bells ringing in the air, and joyful memories being made around the fireside. The third stanza reiterates the importance of family and loved ones during the holiday season. The hope is that the spirit of Christmas could be celebrated all year round and that the joy and love shared during this time can be carried forward throughout the year.


Overall, the song evokes the emotions of warmth, nostalgia, and togetherness associated with the holiday season. It inspires listeners to embrace the spirit of Christmas by cherishing time with family and friends and spreading joy and cheer throughout the year.


Line by Line Meaning

Christmas time is here
The season of Christmas has arrived


Happiness and cheer
This is a time for happiness and feeling good


Fun for all that children call
Children enjoy this season the most and it brings them joy


Their favorite time of year
This is most likely kids' most favorite time of the year


Snowflakes in the air
There's snow outside and it's falling gently


Carols everywhere
People are singing Christmas songs everywhere


Olden times and ancient rhymes
We remember the past and celebrate the traditions of Christmas


Of love and dreams to share
This is a time to share love and our dreams with others


Sleigh bells in the air
We can hear the bells ringing as Santa comes to town


And beauty everywhere
Everything around us is beautiful during this season


Yuletide by the fireside
We gather around the fireplace during this holiday


And joyful memories there
We create happy memories with our loved ones during Christmas


Christmas time is here
The season of Christmas has arrived


Families drawing near
Our loved ones are coming together during this holiday


Oh, that we could always see
We wish we could always maintain this same spirit


Such spirit through the year
The same spirit of love and joy during Christmas should last all year round




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions