Medley
John Denver / The Muppets Lyrics

Did you ever hear the story of the Christmas tree
Have you heard the tale of a tree that did not want to change its surroundings?

Who just didn't want to change the show
The tree was satisfied with where it was and did not want to leave its environment.

He liked living in the woods and playing with squirrels
The tree enjoyed living in the forest and having playful interactions with squirrels.

He liked icicles and snow
The Christmas tree enjoyed being amongst icicles and snow.

He liked wolves and eagles and grizzly bears
The tree had an appreciation for wildlife such as wolves, eagles, and grizzly bears.

And critters and creatures that crawled
The tree also appreciated all sorts of small animals such as critters and crawling creatures.

Why bugs were some of his very best friends
The tree was even friends with bugs and other insects.

Spiders and ants and all
Specifically, the tree was friends with spiders, ants, and all other bugs.

Now that's not to say that he ever looked down
However, this does not mean that he disapproved of other things, such as holiday decorations.

On a vision of twinkled lights
The tree did enjoy the sight of twinkling lights.

Or on mirrored bubbles and peppermint canes
He also liked the look of mirrored bubbles and candy canes.

And a thousand other delights
The tree enjoyed countless other holiday decorations and items.

And he often had dreams of tiny reindeer
The tree often dreamed of seeing Santa's reindeer.

And a jolly old man in a sleigh
He also dreamed of Santa Claus himself in his sleigh.

Full of toys and presents and wonderful things
This dream included the sleigh being full of toys, presents, and other wonderful things.

And a story of Christmas Day
The tree loved hearing the story of Christmas Day.

Oh, Alfie believed in Christmas alright
The tree, Alfie, strongly believed in the spirit of Christmas.

He was full of Christmas cheer
Alfie was always filled with joy and happiness during Christmastime.

All of each and every day
This Christmas spirit lasted throughout the entire year, not just during the holiday season.

To him it was more than a special time
Alfie saw Christmas as more than just a specific time of year.

Much more than a special day
It was not just about one day, but a larger sentiment and feeling.

It was more than a special story, it was more than a beautiful story
Christmas was more than just a story about peace, love, and joy - it was a feeling that lasted beyond the holiday season.

It was a special kind of way
Christmas represented a unique perspective on life and the world around us.

You see some folks have never heard a jingle bell ring
Some individuals may have never experienced the holiday season in the same way that others have.

And they've never heard of Santa Claus
There are people who may not even know who Santa Claus is.

They've never heard the story of the Son of God
Others have not heard the religious story that underlies the Christmas holiday.

That made Alfie pause
This idea of different experiences and knowledge bases caused Alfie to stop and think.

Did that mean that they'd never know of peace on Earth
Alfie wondered if these individuals would then never know the concept of peace on Earth.

Or the Brotherhood of Man
Similarly, they might not understand the idea of unity and support within humanity.

Or know how to love, or know how to give
Furthermore, they may not know how to express or feel love, or how to give to others.

If they can't no one can
If these individuals cannot understand these concepts, then perhaps nobody can truly understand them.

You see, life is a very special kind of thing
Alfie recognized that life is a unique, complex phenomenon.

Not just for a chosen few
Moreover, life is not just reserved for a select group of individuals.

But for each and every living, breathing thing
Every living creature on this planet deserves to experience life, regardless of who or what they are.

Not just me and you
This extends beyond just humans, or any one type of creature.

So when you’re at Christmas prayers this year
Alfie had a request for listeners this holiday season.

Alfie asked me if I’d ask you
He asked that people listen to his message and contemplate it this Christmas.

Say a prayer for the wind and the water and the wood
Specifically, Alfie asked that people say a prayer for the natural world around us.

And those who live there too
This prayer should include all creatures that inhabit those natural spaces.

It's in every one of us to be wise.
The ability to be smart and thoughtful exists in everyone.

Find your heart, open up both your eyes.
To access this wisdom, it is necessary to find one's heart and be present in the world.

We can all know everything without ever knowing why.
One can come to a deep understanding of the world without necessarily understanding the specifics of why things are the way they are.

It's in every one of us, by and by.
This universal ability and understanding exists within all of us.

by and by.