A Holly Jolly Christmas
Harry Jr Connick Lyrics

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Have a holly jolly Christmas
It's the best time of the year
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, bygolly
Have a holly jolly Christmas
This year

Oh, 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, bygolly

Have a holly jolly Christmas
This year

Overall Meaning

The song "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Harry Jr Connick has become a popular Christmas classic that sparks feelings of warmth, happiness, and joy during the holiday season. The lyrics in the song are easy to sing along with and can easily get you into the Christmas spirit. The first verse sets the mood of the song with "Have a holly, jolly Christmas. It's the best time of the year." This verse communicates a message of happiness, cheerfulness, and optimism. It suggests that Christmas is the best time to celebrate and to spread joy and cheer, regardless of whether there is a snowfall or not.

The second verse emphasizes the importance of friendship and relationships during the Christmas season. "Say hello to friends you know, and everyone you meet" is a reminder to reconnect with old friends and acquaintances, and to foster new relationships during this joyful season. The chorus repeats again, reminding us to indulge in this magical and happy time.

The third verse emphasizes the romantic aspect of the holiday where waiting under the mistletoe becomes a tradition for lovers to share a kiss. The singer asks his partner to kiss the person waiting for them under the mistletoe as he cannot be there but he still wants to be a part of the love and tradition that comes with it. Finally, the chorus repeats as a reminder to embrace the joy and cheer that Christmas brings.

Line by Line Meaning

Have a holly jolly Christmas
Greetings! Wishing that you'll have a cheerful and merry Christmas!

It's the best time of the year
This season is the most wonderful time to celebrate and be joyful!

I don't know if there'll be snow
I'm not sure if it will snow this Christmas.

But have a cup of cheer
But let's have a drink to lift our spirits and be happy!

And when you walk down the street
Whenever you stroll around in town,

Say hello to friends you know
Greet your old pals that you already know,

And everyone you meet
As well as the people you meet, acquaintances or strangers alike.

Ho ho the mistletoe
Hey! Look at the mistletoe hanging up there!

Hung where you can see
It's hanging right in front, where it's visible for anyone to catch sight of it.

Somebody waits for you
Some special person is looking forward to seeing you.

Kiss her once for me
Give her a kiss from me, please.