white christmas
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
The lyrics to Bing Crosby's song "White Christmas" is a dream-like reflection of the idealized image of Christmas that many people hold. Crosby was one of the most popular singers of the mid-twentieth century, and his version of "White Christmas" has become an iconic song, often played in department stores, on the radio and in TV commercials during the holiday season. The song paints a picture of nostalgic, happy Christmases of long ago with soft, melodic music and warm, comforting lyrics.
The first verse of the song sets the tone with Crosby dreaming of the perfect Christmas, just like the ones he used to know. He remembers the glistening tree tops and the sound of children listening for sleigh bells in the snow. The second verse continues with the idea of writing Christmas cards, wishing everyone a bright and merry holiday. The third verse repeats the first, emphasizing the idealized vision of a snowy, white Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I wish to experience a Christmas with snowfall and a wintry atmosphere.
Just like the ones I used to know
Similar to the Christmases of my past, where I relished in the beauty of the snow-covered surroundings.
Where the treetops glisten and children listen
In a setting where trees shine and kids pay attention for Santa Claus' arrival.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
So I can hear the sound of sleigh bells ringing amidst the peaceful and picturesque snowfall.
With every Christmas card I write
As I pen down my Christmas wishes and greetings to my loved ones.
May your days be merry and bright
Wishing for the recipient to have a cheerful and joyous holiday season.
And may all your Christmases be white
Hoping that every Christmas the recipient celebrates is filled with snow and an enchanting winter environment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@nobodyinparticular5224
You are wrong @@james_ford86.
Some 350,000 women served in the U.S. Armed Forces in World War II, both at home and abroad.
In addition to factory work and other home front jobs, approximately 350,000 women joined the Armed Services, serving at home and abroad. At the urging of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and women’s groups, and impressed by the British use of women in service, General George Marshall supported the idea of introducing a women’s service branch into the Army.
In May 1942, Congress instituted the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps, later upgraded to the Women’s Army Corps, which had full military status. Its members, known as WACs, worked in more than 200 non-combatant jobs stateside and in every theater of the war. By 1945, there were more than 100,000 WACs and 6,000 female officers.
In the Navy, members of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) held the same status as naval reservists and provided support stateside. The Coast Guard and Marine Corps soon followed suit, though in smaller numbers.
One of the lesser-known roles women played in the war effort was provided by the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs. These women, each of whom had already obtained their pilot’s license prior to service, became the first women to fly American military aircraft.
They ferried planes from factories to bases, transporting cargo and participating in simulation strafing and target missions, accumulating more than 60 million miles in flight distances and freeing thousands of male U.S. pilots for active duty in World War II.
More than 1,000 WASPs served, and 38 of them lost their lives during the war. Considered civil service employees and without official military status, these fallen WASPs were granted no military honors or benefits, and it wasn’t until 1977 that the WASPs received full military status.
Sources
Women in the Work Force during World War II. National Archives.
Women in the Military - WWII: Overview. Minnesota Historical Society Library.
These 5 Heroic Women of World War II Should Be Household Names. USO.
History At a Glance: Women in World War II. The National WWII Museum.
@AlbertoGarcia-pi5vt
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all
Your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
May all your Christmases be white
@Jo-un6es
Never forget, this song came in 1942, the United States had just gotten itself involved in a large scale war on two fronts. Many service men were away from home. This song came as a great comfort to them overseas.
@craziepablo2034
God bless the vets
@theghosthost2165
That's what the whole white Christmas movie is about. Great movie I highly recommend you check it out
@YO-ku1kq
yes. indeed !!
@kevind7396
Well said, Jo. And it's nice to see the video tips its cap in that direction.
@mjb784533
Actually Bing sang it for the first time on Dec 25, 1941 on the Kraft Music Hall, three weeks after Pearl Harbor. But you’re right that the film and the record were issued in 1942.
@nathanielgarza9198
Man Crosby has such a great work ethic, uploading 30 yrs after dying. Some commitment he has
@crazykano
More like 43 years after :)
@TheWBWoman
Well Crosby did such a good job playing a priest in some of his movies, that God decided to allow him access to the one internet connected computer in heaven so that Crosby could upload his new videos to youtube.
@ShaNaNa242
He's been singing since he was like 23.