Christmas Time is Here
Will Downing Lyrics


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Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Time for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and things to share

Sleigh bells in, in the air
There's beauty every, every, every, everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories are there

Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories are there

Christmas time
Christmas time
Christmas time





Ohh, that we could, we could always see
Such spirit through the year

Overall Meaning

Will Downing's song "Christmas Time Is Here" is a beautifully written tune that captures the essence of one of the happiest times of the year which is Christmas. The opening stanza of the song sets the tone for the rest of the composition with the line "Christmas time is here." This is followed by the phrases "happiness and cheer" and "time for all that children call their favorite time of the year."


The following verse brings up the poetic language that references some of the Christmas customs that have been passed down through the generations. The lyric talks about "snowflakes in the air" which is a way of describing the beauty of the Christmas season with snow falling from the sky. A great way of inspiring the listener to visualize a snow-covered landscape. The line "carols everywhere" speaks to the musical aspect of Christmas and how people sing in unison a variety of the classics.


The third verse brings up the image of a cozy atmosphere where families gather around the hearth and enjoy each other's company. The line "Yuletide by the fireside" is particularly evocative and captures the essence of the holiday season. The final stanza, "Ohh, that we could, we could always see such spirit through the year" brings up the most poignant point of the song. The sentiment in the song is that the joy and happiness that come with Christmas should be present every day of the year.


Line by Line Meaning

Christmas time is here
The time of the year when Christmas is celebrated has arrived.


Happiness and cheer
There is a feeling of joy and excitement in the air.


Time for all that children call
It's the time when children look forward to the most.


Their favorite time of the year
Children love this time of year the most.


Snowflakes in the air
The air is filled with beautiful snowflakes falling.


Carols everywhere
Christmas songs are heard everywhere.


Olden times and ancient rhymes
Christmas reminds us of times from the past and traditional songs.


Of love and things to share
It's a time to share love and all that one has with others.


Sleigh bells in, in the air
The sound of bells on a sleigh is heard.


There's beauty every, every, every, everywhere
There is beauty to be found in every corner during Christmas time.


Yuletide by the fireside
Celebrating Christmas by a warm fire is a tradition.


And joyful memories are there
Fond memories are made while celebrating Christmas.


Christmas time
The most special time of year.


Ohh, that we could, we could always see
It would be nice if the spirit of Christmas could be present throughout the year.


Such spirit through the year
The positive energy and spirit of Christmas should be felt every day.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE MENDELSON, VINCE GUARALDI

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