Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Lyrics
Lyrics
It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you "be of good cheer"
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings
And gay happy meetings when friends come to call
It's the hap-happiest season of all
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There'll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories
Of Christmases long, long ago
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time
It's the most wonderful time of the year
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Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
While the official audio for "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams was released in 2016, the song itself, penned by Edward Pola and George Wyle, has become a beloved fixture of the holiday season since its debut in 1963, capturing the essence of communal joy and festive celebration. The narrative woven through the lyrics paints a picture of a season filled with abundant good cheer and fellowship, a sentiment that resonates deeply with the Christian understanding of divine generosity and the spirit of giving. The descriptions of "kids jingle belling," "parties for hosting," and "scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago" evoke the simple, pure pleasures that often accompany the observance of Christ's birth. This emphasis on shared experiences and the accumulation of happy memories aligns with the biblical call to love one another and to find joy in community. As Proverbs 17:22 reminds us, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones," and this song undoubtedly contributes to that collective sense of well-being. The anticipation of "happy holidays" for "everyone" echoes the universal message of hope and peace that Christmas proclaims, the very hope that Isaiah foretold when he wrote, "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined" (Isaiah 9:2). The song’s assertion that this time brings "the greatest time of the year" can be interpreted as a reflection of the spiritual significance of the season, a time when humanity was gifted the greatest present of all: salvation through Jesus Christ. The sentiment of togetherness and shared festivity mirrors the early Christian community, as described in Acts 2:44-46, where believers "were together and had everything in common" and "day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes." Ultimately, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" serves as a vibrant soundtrack to a season that, at its core, celebrates the profound gift of God's love and the enduring power of His promises, reminding us to embrace the blessings of community and the joy that comes from celebrating a truly wonderful event.