A Holly Jolly Christmas
Alan Jackson (Holiday) Lyrics

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Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
Well I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know

And everyone you meet

Ho ho the mistletoe
Hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss her once for me

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear
Oh by-golly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And everyone you meet

Have a holly jolly Christmas
And in case you didn't hear

Oh by-golly have a holly jolly Christmas
This year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alan Jackson's "A Holly Jolly Christmas" are a cheerful invitation to embrace the joyful and festive spirit of the holiday season. The song opens with an exhortation to have a holly jolly Christmas, which is described as the best time of the year. The singer acknowledges the uncertain weather conditions that may or may not bring snow, but encourages people to indulge in a cup of cheer regardless.

The second verse invites listeners to enjoy the social aspect of the holiday, encouraging them to say hello to friends and acquaintances when walking down the street. The mention of mistletoe in the following verse adds a romantic element to the song, as somebody waits for a kiss, which the singer asks the listener to deliver on his behalf. The chorus repeats the opening invitation to have a holly jolly Christmas, reinforcing the theme of celebration and happiness.

Overall, the song is a fun and upbeat expression of the joy and camaraderie that the holiday season can bring. It encourages people to embrace the festive spirit and to spread happiness and cheer to those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Have a holly jolly Christmas
Wish you a merry and cheerful Christmas

It's the best time of the year
This is the most enjoyable season of the year

Well I don't know if there'll be snow
I'm not sure if there will be snow

But have a cup of cheer
But still enjoy a drink and be happy

And when you walk down the street
While you're walking around outside

Say hello to friends you know
Greet your familiar acquaintances

And everyone you meet
And also people you're meeting for the first time

Ho ho the mistletoe
Oh look at the mistletoe

Hung where you can see
It's hung in a visible spot

Somebody waits for you
There's someone waiting for you under the mistletoe

Kiss her once for me
When you kiss her, remember me

And in case you didn't hear
If you missed it before

Oh by-golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year
Have a joyous Christmas this year, no matter what

Lyrics © ST. NICHOLAS MUSIC INC.
Written by: Johnny Marks

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Comments from YouTube:

David Baryl

6y↑4

The Alan Jackson version for this tune is even better than the other version. I remember when I first listen to this tune. It was way back when I was a kid. Right around Christmas time in the year of 2003. I loved it.😃👦❤🎄🎵

Savannah Rox

David Baryl I bought the Alan Jackson singing ornament that plays this song, from Hallmark many, many years ago.

Gladys Castañon

7y↑7

I love this song😁

Muzikgirl67

9y↑6

This is now a "classic" Christmas tune, that was first introduced by Burl Ives in the 1964 animated TV Special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!"...Alan Jackson's version was released as a single back during Christmas time in 1997, and peaked at #51 on the country music charts!...Thanks bunches Sanny Claus for promoting yet another great holiday tune for all of us "elves" to enjoy!...Happy Holidays to you ..(and I hope to make the good girl list this year!- hehehe!) Take Care! :-)