Christmas
Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics


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All through the year we've waited
Waited through spring and fall
To hear silver bells ringing and winter-time bringing
The happiest season of all

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Will help to make the season bright
And tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you





Happy holidays

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sammy Davis Jr.'s The Christmas Song convey a sense of anticipation and excitement for the holiday season. The first stanza speaks of waiting throughout the year to hear the sound of silver bells ringing and to experience the happiest season of all, which is the winter season that brings along with it a feeling of warmth and togetherness. The second stanza goes on to paint a vivid picture of the familiar sights and sounds of Christmas - chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, yuletide carols being sung by a choir, and people dressed up like Eskimos.


The third stanza talks about the traditions that help to make the season bright, such as a turkey and mistletoe, and the excitement that children feel with their eyes aglow, making it hard for them to sleep. The fourth stanza speaks of the iconic figure of Santa Claus, who is bringing lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh, and every child is eagerly anticipating his arrival, hoping to catch a glimpse of his flying reindeer. The song ends with the simple phrase of wishing everyone, from kids to ninety-two-year-olds, a merry Christmas and happy holidays.


Line by Line Meaning

All through the year we've waited
We have been looking forward to Christmas all year long


Waited through spring and fall
We have been waiting for Christmas patiently through all the seasons


To hear silver bells ringing and winter-time bringing
We eagerly await the sound of silver bells ringing as winter arrives


The happiest season of all
Christmas is the happiest time of the year


Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
We enjoy roasting chestnuts over an open fire during the Christmas season


Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The cold of winter can cause our noses to become numb


Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
Christmas carols are often sung by choirs during the Christmas season


And folks dressed up like Eskimos
People often wear warm, cozy clothes like Eskimos during the cold winter season


Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
It is a well-known tradition to have a turkey and mistletoe during Christmas


Will help to make the season bright
These items add to the joy and brightness of the Christmas season


And tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Children are filled with wonder and excitement during Christmas


Will find it hard to sleep tonight
Children may have difficulty falling asleep because of the excitement of Christmas


They know that Santa's on his way
Children are aware that Santa Claus is coming to deliver presents


He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa Claus has brought many presents and treats on his sleigh


And every mother's child is gonna spy
All children can't resist spying and peeking during Christmas


To see if reindeer really know how to fly
Children are curious to see if the reindeer can actually fly


And so I'm offering this simple phrase
I am giving this simple message


To kids from one to ninety two
This message is for everyone, regardless of age


Although it's been said many times, many ways
This message has been expressed in many different ways


Merry Christmas Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas


Merry Christmas to you
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas




Lyrics © Ceylon Records, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Torme, Robert Wells

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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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