The Beverley Sisters were a British female close-harmony pop vocal and ligh… Read Full Bio ↴The Beverley Sisters were a British female close-harmony pop vocal and light entertainment trio, most popular during the 1950s and 1960s.

Eldest sister Joy Beverley (born Joycelyn Victoria Chinery, 5 May 1924 – 31 August 2015), and the twins, Teddie Beverley (born Hazel P. Chinery, 5 May 1927) and Babs Beverley (born Babette P. Chinery, 5 May 1927 – 28 October 2018), comprised the trio. Their style was loosely modelled on that of their American counterparts, the Andrews Sisters. Their notable successes included "Sisters" and the seasonal tunes "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", "Little Donkey", and "Little Drummer Boy".

The sisters were the daughters of George Arthur Chinery and Victoria Alice Miles (married 1916), who were known as the Music Hall act 'Coram & Miles'.

Joy Beverley married Billy Wright on 28 July 1958 at Poole Register Office; Billy was the first footballer to play for England 100 times. As recently as 2009, the sisters continued to appear in concerts and matinee shows in the United Kingdom. They forged strong links with the Burma Star association, and with McCarthey & Stone properties where the Sisters were invited to open each new housing development designed specifically for retired people.

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
The Beverley Sisters Lyrics

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I saw Mommy kissin' Santa Claus
underneath the mistletoe last night.
She didn't see me creep
down the stairs to have a peep;
She thought that I was tucked up
in my bedroom fast asleep.
Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
underneath his beard so snowy white;

Oh, what a laugh it would have been

If Daddy had only seen
Mommy kissin' Santa Claus last night.

Overall Meaning

The Beverley Sisters' "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" tells the story of a young child who, on Christmas Eve, witnesses their mother kissing Santa Claus while he is delivering gifts. The child sneaks down to the living room and watches everything from the stairs, undetected by their mother. The scene is comedic as Santa Claus is supposedly getting tickled by the mother, creating a humorous and light-hearted moment.

However, the song may also have a more serious undertone, as the child seems to be conflicted about what they saw. They are excited about the magic of Christmas but also worried about their parents' fidelity, hence wondering what would happen if their father found out. The song might represent the loss of innocence that comes with discovering harsher aspects of life, such as infidelity and the imperfection of parents.

Overall, the song's catchy melody and playful tone make it a beloved classic, and it is still played frequently during the holiday season.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw Mommy kissin' Santa Claus
Witnessed my mother engaging in physical intimacy with someone dressed as Santa Claus

underneath the mistletoe last night.
This event took place in the presence of the decorative mistletoe, which is traditionally hung during the holidays as a symbol of love and goodwill

She didn't see me creep
My mother was unaware of my presence as I secretly observed her actions

down the stairs to have a peep;
I navigated quietly down the staircase in order to catch a glimpse of what was taking place

She thought that I was tucked up
My mother believed me to be safely in bed, asleep

in my bedroom fast asleep.
I was supposed to be sound asleep in my room

Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus
I witnessed my mother engage in playful physical contact with Santa Claus

underneath his beard so snowy white;
During the interaction, my mother touched Santa's iconic white beard

Oh, what a laugh it would have been
This moment would have been entertaining and humorous

If Daddy had only seen
The humor would have been amplified if my father had been present to witness what was happening

Mommy kissin' Santa Claus last night.
In conclusion, my mother was caught kissing Santa Claus and it was quite an amusing event.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lai Bing Tsang, Tommie Connor

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