Lyrics
If you have Jesus, then you have Christmas
Jesus was Christmas in Bethlehem
And if you have Jesus your heart is singing
Heavenly songs with the Edge of the quire
If you can say Jesus is mine
This Star in your heart forever will shine
Like Mary did say be it unto me
Take His gift of Love and Live eternally
If you have Jesus, Christmas is always
For Jesus is Christmas all through the year
If you can say(if you can say) Jesus is mine
(Jesus is mine)
The Star in your heart forever will shine
Like Mary did say, be it unto me
Take His gift of Love and live eternally
If you have Jesus Christmas is always
For Jesus is Christmas all through the year
All through the year
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Christmas Is Always” centers Christmas on the presence of Jesus rather than on a single day of celebration. Its recurring claim is that anyone who belongs to Christ carries the meaning of Christmas throughout the year. Bethlehem, Mary’s willing response, heavenly song, and the shining star all serve the song’s central picture: the gift announced at Christ’s birth continues to shape a life of faith.
The lyric draws especially close to Luke 1:38 through Mary’s words, “be it unto me,” presenting her response as an example of receiving God’s gift. It also reflects Luke 2:10-11, where the angel announces good news and the birth of a Savior. The image of a star shining in the heart adapts the familiar sign that guided the visitors toward Jesus in Matthew 2. By repeating “all through the year,” the song moves beyond seasonal imagery and emphasizes an enduring relationship with Christ, eternal life, love, and praise. Its message is simple: the joy associated with Bethlehem remains present wherever Jesus is treasured.
Related Scripture
- Luke 1:38 Mary responds to God with the words echoed in the lyric, asking that His word be fulfilled.
- Luke 2:10-11 The angels announce the birth of Jesus as Savior and good news of great joy.
- Matthew 2:9-10 The star guides the visitors to Jesus and fills them with joy.