Christmas Needs Love to Be Christmas
Andy Williams & Perry Como Lyrics
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Stockings line the fireplace one by one
All the presents look so pretty, tied with brightly colored bows
All these things help make this season still everybody knows
Christmas needs love to be Christmas
Christmas needs hearts for a joy
Carolers singing, silver bells ringing and laughter for each girl and boy
It's all that we all need more of year in, year out, I'm left with no doubt
The greatest of all gifts is love
Christmas needs love to be Christmas
Christmas needs hearts for a joy
Carolers singing, silver bells ringing and laughter for each girl and boy
Christmas needs love to be Christmas
It's all that we all need more of year in, year out, I'm left with no doubt
The greatest of all gifts is love
The lyrics to Andy Williams's song Christmas Needs Love to Be Christmas emphasize the importance of love during the holiday season. Although many traditional Christmas activities are mentioned, such as decorating the tree, shopping, and exchanging gifts, Williams stresses that these material things are not enough to create a truly joyful and festive atmosphere. Instead, he asserts that love is the essential ingredient that makes Christmas truly special.
The song proposes that without love, Christmas is incomplete. Carolers singing, silver bells ringing, and laughter for each girl and boy may bring joy, but they are not enough to create a meaningful and memorable holiday. The greatest gift that Christmas brings is love. Williams reiterates throughout the song that love is what we need more of, not just during the holidays, but year-round.
Overall, the song sends an important message about the true meaning of Christmas. It reminds listeners that while material things are nice, it is love that truly makes the holiday special.
Line by Line Meaning
The Christmas tree is decorated, all the shopping's done
The physical preparations for Christmas have been completed such as decorating the tree and finishing shopping
Stockings line the fireplace one by one
Stockings have been hung on the fireplace or other designated spot for each member of the household
All the presents look so pretty, tied with brightly colored bows
Gifts have been wrapped and decorated with colorful ribbons to make them visually appealing
All these things help make this season still everybody knows
These preparations are traditional and commonly recognized as part of the Christmas season
Christmas needs love to be Christmas
Love is an essential component of Christmas and without it, the holiday loses its meaning
Christmas needs hearts for a joy
Christmas brings happiness, but only if people have positive attitudes and open hearts
Carolers singing, silver bells ringing and laughter for each girl and boy
Music, in the form of singing and ringing bells, and the sound of laughter create a joyful atmosphere
It's all that we all need more of year in, year out, I'm left with no doubt
The need for love and joy is a constant in every Christmas season and there is no doubt about its importance
The greatest of all gifts is love
Out of all the possible gifts that can be given and received during Christmas, love is the most meaningful and valuable one
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: STEVEN MCCLINTOCK, TIM JAMES AURINGER
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