Christmas
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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

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

Overall Meaning

The song "White Christmas" is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time, and has been covered by hundreds of artists in various styles. It was written by Irving Berlin in 1942, and was first sung by Bing Crosby in the movie "Holiday Inn". The song has become a staple of Christmas celebrations, and is often used in movies and commercials to evoke the holiday spirit.


The song is essentially about nostalgia and longing for the Christmases of the past. The singer is dreaming of a white Christmas, which refers to the traditional image of Christmas with snow, decorated trees, and sleigh rides. They are remembering the Christmases they used to know, when everything was simpler and more innocent. The line "where the treetops glisten, and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow" conjures up images of a picturesque winter scene, with families gathered together to celebrate the holiday.


The second verse continues this theme, with the singer wishing for a white Christmas with every Christmas card they write. They hope that their friends and loved ones will have merry and bright days, and that all their Christmases will be white. Overall, the song is a testament to the enduring appeal of nostalgia and tradition during the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I wish for a snowy Christmas, like the ones from my past


Just like the ones I used to know
The Christmas celebrations I remember from my childhood


Where the treetops glisten
The winter beauty of the snow-covered trees


and children listen
Kids eagerly await the sound of sleigh bells ringing in the snow


To hear sleigh bells in the snow
Families and friends come together to celebrate the joys of Christmas


With every Christmas card I write
I wish happiness for my loved ones in the holiday season


May your days be merry and bright
I hope you have joyful and glowing moments through the holidays


And may all your Christmases be white
I hope each Christmas is as memorable as the snowy Christmases I have experienced.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Irving Berlin

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