Ol' Saint Nicholas
Doris Day Lyrics


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You're the one
We jump for joy whenever
Oh so jolly
Ol' Saint Nicholas passes by
Spreadin' spirit with a twinklin' eye

Ol' Saint Nicholas
Over head
You hang a twig of merry mistletoe and
Ol' Saint Nicholas gay are we
Catching kisses by the yuletide tree

How does it feel to be such a mr. big?
King of the party each year
How does it feel to be so full of
Captivating Christmas cheer?

So, Ol' Saint Nicholas
Here's to you
A toast for bringin' goodies to the young and
Ol' Saint Nicholas hip-hooray
Have a merry Christmas day!

There's a merry little man we know
And to everybody's home he'll go
When the weather's at a cold degree
Can't you guess who it can be?

Ol' Saint Nicholas
You're the one
We jump for joy whenever
Oh so jolly
Ol' Saint Nicholas passes by
Spreadin' spirit with a twinklin' eye

Ol' Saint Nicholas
Over head
You hang a twig of merry mistletoe and
Ol' Saint Nicholas gay are we
Catching kisses by the yuletide tree

Wouldn't you know that you'd be responsible
For all the holiday noise?
Wouldn't you know that we'd be just like
Other little girls and boys?

So, Ol' Saint Nicholas
Here's to you
A toast for bringin' goodies to the young and




Ol' Saint Nicholas hip-hooray
Have a merry Christmas day!

Overall Meaning

The song Ol' Saint Nicholas by Doris Day is a holiday tune celebrating the Christmas cheer and excitement around the arrival of Santa Claus. The lyrics of the song suggest the joy and happiness that Santa brings to children and adults alike. The opening lines "You're the one, we jump for joy whenever" signify the eagerness and anticipation of people for Santa's arrival. He is depicted as a jolly man, who spreads the spirit of Christmas with his twinkling eyes and brings mistletoe and kisses under the yuletide tree. Santa is praised for his contributions in bringing goodies to the young and the smiles that he brings to everyone's face. The song is a tribute to Santa, who brings happiness and cheer to people's lives, especially during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

You're the one
We attribute all the Christmas cheer and festivities to you, Ol' Saint Nicholas.


We jump for joy whenever
The mere sight of Ol' Saint Nicholas fills our hearts with joy and excitement.


Oh so jolly
Ol' Saint Nicholas is always in high spirits and never fails to bring smiles to our faces.


Ol' Saint Nicholas passes by
Ol' Saint Nicholas keeps the tradition of coming by every house during Christmas alive.


Spreadin' spirit with a twinklin' eye
With his cheerful disposition and twinkling eyes, Ol' Saint Nicholas spreads Christmas spirit wherever he goes.


Overhead, you hang a twig of merry mistletoe
Ol' Saint Nicholas is even responsible for the hanging of mistletoe, a symbol of affection during the holidays.


Ol' Saint Nicholas gay are we
In the presence of Ol' Saint Nicholas, everyone's mood seems to magically lift and become gay with happiness.


Catching kisses by the yuletide tree
Underneath the yuletide tree, we all gather to catch kisses and bask in the festivity that Ol' Saint Nicholas brings.


How does it feel to be such a mr. big?
We can't help but wonder how it feels to be the greatest and most beloved figure of the Christmas season.


King of the party each year
Ol' Saint Nicholas is no ordinary guest; he is the highlight of every Christmas party and gathering with his jolly and festive presence.


How does it feel to be so full of captivating Christmas cheer?
Ol' Saint Nicholas personifies the essence of Christmas, and we admire the level of cheer and happiness that he exudes.


A toast for bringin' goodies to the young
We raise our glasses and acknowledge Ol' Saint Nicholas for the joy that he brings the young ones with his presents and goodies.


Have a merry Christmas day!
We all wish Ol' Saint Nicholas a joyful and merry Christmas day filled with love, happiness, and festive cheer.


There's a merry little man we know
Ol' Saint Nicholas is an old acquaintance of ours and a beloved figure known for his joviality and festive charm.


And to everybody's home he'll go
Ol' Saint Nicholas is committed to visiting every home during Christmas to spread happiness and cheer through his presence and presents.


When the weather's at a cold degree
Even in the coldest of weather, Ol' Saint Nicholas does not falter or give up on his mission to bring festivity and joy to everyone.


Can't you guess who it can be?
It's no secret that the merry little man visiting every home during Christmas is none other than Ol' Saint Nicholas himself.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Buddy Pepper, Inez James

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The Battle Of Pelennor Fields Project

Doris Day can speak in her songs and still be melodious.

Grant Wolf

My favorite Doris Day Christmas song the phrasing is perfect! :)

Danuta Hupert

Dziekuje bardzo - miło sluchać - to był inny świat i wcale nie gorszy od tego teraz:).Pozdrawiam - Danka

dlpine71

What a FUN song and video, sweetie!! I really enjoyed the many celebritie's you've included here!! This helps me get in the mood for Christmas!! Ho ho ho ho ho!! Love you, dear ... xoxo

Shabannie

You found some wonderful Christmas pictures. And I always like hearing Doris sing. Great job! ----------Ellen

missymitekite

WOW, Toni!! What a treasure trove of wonderful pictures! Is that Alan Ladd I saw?! Always loved him. A lovely song sung beautifully by Doris. I've put it in my Christmas playlist stocking! :) Thank you, sweet friend. xoxo

OKtennisfan

What a wonderful video with this cheerful Christmas song and the fantastic pics ! Love this so much Toni ! :) Merry Christmas !

MsHappylass

Thanks for posting this :) Doris and her xmas songs are my feature on my channel for this week. Merry Christmas (◕‿◕✿)

FrAnK PeReZ

That was wonderful Toni! Love this Doris Day Christmas song and I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane your video images took me on... they were terrific and sure put a smile on my face. Well done. Have a happy Christmas day! ... FrAnK :-)

Ric Thomas

I love seeing all the stars celebrating.

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