The Twelve Days of Christmas
W.L. Holcombe Lyrics

Snow covered rooftops
The rooftops are covered with snow, indicating that winter has arrived.

Lights on the trees
Trees have been decorated with lights, which is a common Christmas tradition.

The sound of singing
People are joyfully singing Christmas carols to celebrate the holiday season.

I hear down every street
The sound of singing can be heard coming from every direction, indicating that the holiday spirit is in the air.

Families have gathered
Families have come together from far and wide to celebrate Christmas.

From miles away
The families have traveled long distances to be together on this special day.

Oh, Merry Christmas
A common celebratory exclamation of greeting and well wishes for the holiday season.

It's Christmas day
The day on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

You see that old tree
A specific tree is being referred to, which has become a cherished symbol of Christmas.

Down Cotton Lane
The tree is located on a street named Cotton Lane.

Those lights keep shining
The lights on the tree continue to glow, adding to the festive atmosphere of the season.

It's always the same
The tradition of decorating the tree with lights is a constant and familiar aspect of Christmases past and present.

We hear the church bells
The bells of local churches are ringing to mark the occasion of Christmas day.

Ring out to say
The bells are sounding out a message of joy and celebration.

Swing the lights and hang the stockings
Preparing the home for Christmas includes decorating with lights and stockings.

Decorate with green and red
The colors green and red are commonly associated with Christmas and are used for decorations.

Made the cookies for old Santa
Baking Christmas cookies is a tradition associated with the legend of Santa Claus.

Made a runway for his sled
Children often pretend to create a runway for Santa's sleigh to land on when delivering presents.

Singing carols on a sleigh ride
A common Christmas tradition is to sing carols while taking a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh.

Gather 'round the manger scene
Christians often display a replica of the manger scene from the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus.

Open presents, read the letter
Christmas morning often involves opening gifts and reading letters or cards from loved ones.

And together we will sing
Singing Christmas carols is a communal activity that brings people together to celebrate the season.

Joy to the world
A common refrain from a popular Christmas hymn, expressing the joy of Christ's birth.

For every nation
The message of Christmas is for people of all nations, races, and religions.

For every boy and girl
The celebration of Christmas includes children, who are often the most excited and festive participants.

Let's light a candle
Lighting a candle is a symbolic gesture of hope and peace, which is important during the holiday season.

For peace we pray
The candle is being lit to symbolize a prayer for peace on Earth, a common theme during the Christmas season.

It's Christmas day
A repetition of the fact that it is indeed Christmas day, a special and important occasion for many people around the world.

Oh, Merry Christmas
A final celebratory exclamation of well-wishing for the holiday season.