The Christmas Can-Can
Straight No Chaser Lyrics

Christmas, Christmas time is here, and Christmas songs you love to hear
The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes the joyous and familiar tunes of Christmas.

Thoughts of joy and hope and cheer, but mostly shopping, shopping, shopping
Amidst the festive atmosphere of the season, many people's focus is on buying gifts and the commercial aspect of Christmas.

Christmas. Christmas time is here, the sleigh bells and red-nosed deer
The sounds and sights emblematic of Christmas are in full force, from the ringing of sleigh bells to the sight of Santa's reindeer.

Songs and songs we love to hear all played a thousand times each year
While Christmas music brings joy to many, the constant repetition of the same songs can get tiresome.

Heard this same song 20 times and it?s only Halloween (Joy to the World)
The prevalence of Christmas music has crept into the holiday season well before it actually begins, leading to oversaturation and annoyance for some.

It?s not even cold outside (deck the halls with boughs of holly)
Despite the lyrics of some Christmas songs conjuring images of snow and winter weather, in reality, it may not actually be cold or snowy out yet.

Christmas season, starting sooner every year
The Christmas season seems to kick off earlier and earlier each year, with stores and retailers beginning to sell holiday-related items as early as October.

It?s October, stores with plastic Christmas trees
Even as early as October, some stores have already begun to decorate their storefronts with synthetic Christmas trees and other holiday decorations.

Ransack the mall, shop until you lose your mind
Consumerism and materialism can sometimes overtake the true meaning of the season, leading people to feel overwhelmed and exhausted from shopping for gifts.

Spike the eggnog, sit back and watch
Some people cope with the stress of the holidays by indulging in festive drinks and relaxing activities like watching holiday movies.

Rudolf, Frosty, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge the price, or Charlie Brown
The names of beloved Christmas characters are used to emphasize the high cost associated with purchasing gifts and decorations.

It?s time...
The song's tone builds in anticipation for the arrival of Christmas, a time of excitement and celebration.

It?s time to do the Christmas can-can
The song's chorus calls for everyone to participate in the Christmas season's joy, highlighting the festive energy of the holidays.

If you can?t, can?t dance well that?s ok (not going to do the kick line)
The song encourages people to join in the holiday cheer even if they are not skilled dancers or do not feel comfortable performing the choreography.

All you need is a tree, some lights about a thousand presents
The song emphasizes the materialistic aspect of Christmas, in which gift-giving and decorating one's home are central traditions.

Wrap them up and pray for snow
The lyrics evoke the image of a picturesque snow-covered landscape, a classic symbol of the holiday season.

Run to your closet find your Christmas sweaters screaming carols all the way (fa-la-la-la-la)
The festive energy of the song continues, calling for people to wear their Christmas-themed clothing and sing along to carols with excitement and enthusiasm.

Prance all the way to Indiana it?s the Christmas can-can that?s the end
The song ends with another call for people to join in with the holiday spirit, suggesting that people from all parts of the country can take part in the festive joy of Christmas.

Hey what?s troubling you my friend?
The tone of the song shifts to acknowledge that not everyone may celebrate Christmas and that some people may feel left out during the holiday season.

It?s not fair if your jewish, jewish (not fair if your Jewish, Jewish)
The song laments that the pervasive nature of Christmas can make people of other faiths feel excluded or left out of the holiday season's festivities.

Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel I made it out of clay
The song references the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, although in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek manner.

You realize that Christmas ain?t the only holiday
The song reminds listeners that there are many different holidays celebrated during the holiday season and encourages inclusivity.

Hey he?s right who made these laws
The song raises the question of why certain holidays have become more widely celebrated and popular than others, suggesting that there is no real reason for one holiday to dominate over the others.

Look! Wait! Here comes Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Santa Claus (Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa)
The song returns to its joyful, energetic refrain as Santa Claus makes his appearance and the holiday spirit is reignited.

Hey Santa do the can-can help them if you can-can join in the parade
The song encourages even Santa Claus himself to take part in the energetic celebration of the holiday season.

I wanna give a happy Chanukah to you, a happy Chanukah to you, a happy Chanukah to you
The song acknowledges and celebrates the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, extending well wishes to those who celebrate it.

Merry Christmas, Chanukah, and also Kwanzaa. Merry Christmas, happy Chanukah, and mer-ry Kwan-zaa too
The song concludes with a call for inclusivity and well-wishes to all who celebrate different holidays during the holiday season.