A Christmas World
Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics


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It's Christmas time all over the World
And Christmas here at home
The church bells chime wherever we roam
(Sa riktig God Jul
Feliz Natal
Shenoraavor Nor Dari)
To you
The snow is thick in most of the world
And childrens' eyes are wide
As old Saint Nick gets ready to ride
(So Feliz Navidad
Sretan Bozic
And Happy New Year)
To you

Though the customs may change
And the language is strange
This appeal we feel is real
In Holland or Hong Kong

It's Christmas time all over the World
In places near and far
And so my friend wherever you are
(Ein frohliches Weihnachten
Kala Christougenna
Yoi kurisumasu)
Which means a very Merry Christmas
To you

Though the customs may change
And the language is strange
This appeal we feel is real
In Holland or Hong Kong

Yes, it's Christmas time all over the World
In places near and far
And so my friend wherever you are
(Ein frohliches Weihnachten
Kala Christougenna
Yoi kurisumasu)
Which means a very Merry Christmas
To you





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Overall Meaning

The song "Christmas Time All Over The World" sung by Sammy Davis Jr. celebrates the joy and universality of Christmas. The first stanza of the song highlights that it's not just Christmas at home but Christmas time all over the world. Despite the differing customs and languages, the appeal and the spirit of Christmas are the same. The second stanza illustrates the excitement and wonder in the eyes of the children as Santa Claus prepares to spread joy all over the world.


The song recognizes the different phrases for "Merry Christmas" in different languages worldwide, from "Sa riktig God Jul" in Norway to "Feliz Navidad" in Spain to "Yoi kurisumasu" in Japan. The song conveys a message that Christmas is a time of unity and love, not only in one particular culture or country but all over the world. The song's chorus repeats that it's Christmas time all over the world, and the wishes for a very Merry Christmas are not restricted to any particular region or location.


Line by Line Meaning

It's Christmas time all over the World
The holiday season is being celebrated in all parts of the world.


And Christmas here at home
Even though Christmas is being celebrated everywhere, it's still special to celebrate it at home.


The church bells chime wherever we roam
The sound of bells ringing in churches can be heard in all places visited during this time of year.


(Sa riktig God Jul, Feliz Natal, Shenoraavor Nor Dari) To you
Merry Christmas greetings are given in the local language of the places we visit.


The snow is thick in most of the world
Snow is common in many parts of the world during the holiday season.


And childrens' eyes are wide
Children are filled with wonder and excitement during this time of year.


As old Saint Nick gets ready to ride
Santa Claus is busy preparing for his worldwide journey to deliver presents to children.


(So Feliz Navidad, Sretan Bozic, And Happy New Year) To you
Season's greetings are offered in Spanish, Croatian and English.


Though the customs may change
Although traditions vary around the world,


And the language is strange
And the local language is unfamiliar,


This appeal we feel is real
The warmth and joy of the holiday season is universally recognized.


In Holland or Hong Kong
Whether in Europe or Asia,


It's Christmas time all over the World
People everywhere are celebrating the holiday season with joy and camaraderie.


In places near and far
Whether close to home or on the other side of the world,


And so my friend wherever you are
No matter where one is located,


(Ein frohliches Weihnachten, Kala Christougenna, Yoi kurisumasu) Which means a very Merry Christmas To you
We offer season's greetings in German, Greek and Japanese.


Yes, it's Christmas time all over the World
Indeed, the holiday season is celebrated globally and with great joy.


Christmas, Christmas
A joyful exclamation of the holiday season.


Christmas, Christmas
A joyful exclamation of the holiday season.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HUGH MARTIN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lebthot5787

It's Christmas time all over the World
It's Christmas here at home
The church bells chime wherever we roam
Sa riktig God Jul
Feliz Natal
Shenoraavor Nor Dari
Dari
To you
The snow is thick in most of the world
Childrens' eyes are wide
As old Saint Nick gets ready to ride
So Feliz Navidad
Sretan Bozic
And Happy New Year
New Year
To you
Though the customs might change
And the language is strange
This appeal we feel is real
In Holland or Hong Kong
It's Christmas…



@billjohnson3858

It's Christmas time all over the world
and Christmas here at home.
The church bells chime wherever we roam
So Joyeux Noël [French]
Feliz Natal [Portuguese]
Gelukkig Kerstfeest [Dutch]
To you.

The snow is thick in most of the world
And childrens' eyes are wide.
As old Saint Nick gets ready to ride
So Feliz Navidad [Spanish]
Crăciun Fericit [Romanian]
And Happy New Year
To you.

Though the customs may change
And the language is strange
This appeal we feel is real
In Holland or Hong Kong.

It's Christmas time all over the world
In places near and far.
And so my friends wherever you are
Ein fröhliches Weihnachten [German]
Kala Christougenna [Greek]
Yoi kurisumasu [Japanese]
Which means a very Merry Christmas
To you.



All comments from YouTube:

@zsuzsuspetals

Why doesn't this song get more airplay? It's such a cute song

@shauntheassassin

This song is recorded in 1965 by Sammy Davis Jr and its on 1965 LP: "Goodyear's Great Songs Of Christmas Album 5.

@NECHOLA

one of my MOST favorite Christmas songs! I love Sammy's voice on this. Brings back memories!

@xxlbull1

I always waited for this song to come on the radio!  I was mesmerized by it when I was a kid!  I play it on this site over and over!!!!

@StanSwan

I was released about 20 years ago.

@jennifermilliman9047

My parents had this album and I played it over and over!

@allaroundpeter8705

And for me it's one of the most beautiful facts that even our German hit radios still play it around christmas

@tyrannosaurusburke

It's not Christmas until I've heard this song at least once in the holiday season.

@artfuldodger8147

This was composed by Hugh Martin, the same guy who wrote "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." It's a great song and brings back nice warm memories from when I was a kid.

@justinsudar5405

Sammy Davis Jr is such a legend. Love this man and the whole Rat Pack

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