I simply cannot get the image of roasting chestnuts out of my head when I hear those words. I don’t know, something about it simply feels like home.
I can’t think of any other song that invokes the spirit of Christmas more than the “Christmas Song.” I’m instantly lulled into a merry trance each time I hear those comforting lyrics. Written in 1946, by Mel Torme and Bob Wells, the song was later recorded by legendary jazz musician, Nat King Cole. His smooth, soulful vibe only added to the song’s appeal.
Do you know the words? I often remember the first and last stanzas but hum the middle of the tune.
For those who don’t know the lyrics, here it is:
Jack Frost nipping on your nose,
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir,
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
Help to make the season bright.
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow,
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
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 going to 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 its been said many times, many ways,
Merry Christmas to you.
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(Recipe and picture via Bon Appetit)
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