The Christmas Song
Schuur Diane Lyrics
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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
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
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 to you!
The Christmas Song by Schuur Diane captures the essence of the holiday season through vivid and evocative lyrics. The opening lines "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire" sets a cozy atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The chill of winter is palpable in the second line, "Jack Frost nipping at your nose," while the third line paints an idyllic holiday scene with "Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir." The fourth line blends the images of the frigid climate and the warmth of the season with "folks dressed up like Eskimos," highlighting the festive mood of the people.
The second stanza talks about the traditional markers of Christmas, including turkey and mistletoe. The image of "Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow" who will "find it hard to sleep tonight" perfectly captures the excitement and anticipation that comes with the holiday season. The stanza ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that Santa Claus is on his way, loaded with toys and goodies for all the good children. The third and final stanza is a declaration of the poet's wishes for a merry Christmas to children of all ages, from one to ninety-two. The element of repetition, as seen in the phrase "many times, many ways," adds a touch of familiarity, making the song an instant classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The warmth of roasted chestnuts over an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The cold of winter biting at the tip of your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
The angelic voices of the choir fill the air with the spirit of Christmas
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
People bundled up in winter gear resembling the culture of Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe.
A gathering of family and friends to enjoy Christmas with a traditional turkey meal and mistletoe decorations
Help to make the season bright
The traditional Christmas rituals that bring joy and light to the season
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
The excitement of children on Christmas day with their bright eyes and anticipation
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
Unable to contain their excitement and falling asleep with difficulty
They know that Santa's on his way
Belief in Santa Claus and anticipation of his visit on Christmas Eve
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa's sleigh packed with toys and gifts to deliver to children
And every mother's child is gonna spy
The eagerness of children to sneak a peek at Santa Claus
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
Wondering if the magic of Christmas extends to flying reindeer
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
A simple message of goodwill to everyone on Christmas day
To kids from one to ninety-two
A message of hope and love for people of all ages
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Despite the repetition of this message in various ways
Merry Christmas to you!
Wishing everyone a joyful and happy Christmas day
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