C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S
Eddy Arnold Lyrics


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When I was but a youngster Christmas meant one thing
That I'd be getting lots of toys that day
I learned a whole lot different when mother set me down
And taught me to spell Christmas this way

C is for the Christ Child born upon this day
H is for Herald Angels in the night
R means our redeemer I means Israel
S is for the star that shone so bright
T is for three wise men they who travelled far
M is for the manger where he lay
A's for all he stands for S means shepherds came




And that's why there's a Christmas Day
And that's why there's a Christmas Day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddy Arnold's song "C-H-R-I-S-T-M-a-S" are a reflection on how the meaning of Christmas changes as we grow older. As a child, Christmas was all about receiving toys and gifts. However, as the singer grew older, his understanding of Christmas transformed. His mother taught him to spell Christmas using each letter to represent an aspect of Christmas. C stands for the Christ Child, who was born on this day. H is for the Herald Angels who announced his birth in the night. R means Redeemer, I means Israel, and S is for the star that shone so bright. T is for the three wise men who traveled afar to visit the newborn king. M stands for the manger where he lay, A is for all he stands for, and S stands for the shepherds who came to witness this miraculous event.


Through this song, Eddy Arnold highlights the true meaning of Christmas. It's not about the presents and the toys; instead, it's about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The song reminds us that there's more to Christmas than just festivities and revelries. It's a time to reflect on the reason for the season, to cherish our friends and family, and to spread joy and cheer wherever we go. The song encourages us to embrace the true spirit of Christmas and celebrate it with love, kindness, and compassion.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was but a youngster Christmas meant one thing
When I was young, Christmas only meant one thing - getting lots of toys.


That I'd be getting lots of toys that day
It was all about getting presents.


I learned a whole lot different when mother set me down
My perspective changed when my mother taught me about the true meaning of Christmas.


And taught me to spell Christmas this way
She taught me to associate letters with aspects of the Christian story of Christmas.


C is for the Christ Child born upon this day
C represents the Christ Child who was born on Christmas Day.


H is for Herald Angels in the night
H represents the Herald Angels who appeared at night to announce the birth of Christ.


R means our redeemer I means Israel
R represents our Redeemer, while I stands for Israel.


S is for the star that shone so bright
S represents the star that shone so brightly to guide the Wise Men to the manger.


T is for three wise men they who travelled far
T stands for the three wise men who traveled far to bring gifts to the baby Jesus.


M is for the manger where he lay
M represents the manger where the baby Jesus was born and laid.


A's for all he stands for S means shepherds came
A represents all that Jesus stands for, while S represents the shepherds who came to see him.


And that's why there's a Christmas Day
This is the reason why we celebrate Christmas.


And that's why there's a Christmas Day
This line reinforces the message that Christmas has a deeper meaning than just presents and toys.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORI E CARSON

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Comments from YouTube:

Geoffrey Parker

One of my all time favourite Christmas albums. Thanks.

Linda Heath

I grew up listening to this album

Mark Schulz

I love it that album. I missed him.

Ronny Miller

This one and Elvis Christmas album was my daddys favorite albums he died when I was 12

Mr. News

Same here Ronny, Brings back some good memories

Darin Cates

WHO UPLOADED THIS PIECED TOGETHER SKIPPING, PARTS MISSING CRAP? LOL
The listed track titles are even wrong. Wow

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