Lyrics
Verse 1
Let the Christmas tree remind you of the one who trusts the Lord
Who walks the path of godliness and loves to hear God's word
Pray that as you grow up, that's just how you will be
Standing tall for Jesus like a Christmas tree
Chorus
Let your love show ho ho
Let your faith grow ho ho
That everyone will know
Christ the King of Christmas
Verse 2
Let the fairy lights remind you of that bright and shining star
Spotted by the wise men who travelled from afar
They gave Jesus all their treasures and they worshipped him that night
Let your worship of King Jesus shine like fairy lights
Chorus
Let your love show ho ho
Let your faith grow ho ho
That everyone will know
Christ the King of Christmas
Verse 3
Well, let the candy cane remind you of God's amazing grace
Red, the blood of Jesus as he suffered in our place
White, the full forgiveness won as Jesus rose again
You can tell your friends the gospel with a candy cane
Chorus
Let your love show ho ho
Let your faith grow ho ho
That everyone will know
Christ the King of Christmas
Verse 4
Well, let all the gifts at Christmas time fill your heart with praise
To God for all his goodness shown in oh so many ways
That every day and every way you'll be completely his
Give your life to Jesus as a Christmas gift
Chorus
Let your love show ho ho
Let your faith grow ho ho
That everyone will know
Let your love show ho ho
Let your faith grow ho ho
That everyone will know
Christ the King of Christmas
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Meaning & Inspiration
“The King of Christmas” uses familiar decorations to explain Christian belief in language suited to families and children. The Christmas tree becomes an image of steady growth in godliness, while its upright form supports the call to stand faithfully for Jesus. Lights recall the star followed by the wise men, whose gifts and worship direct attention toward Christ. Each everyday object becomes a prompt for praise, faith, and visible love.
The candy cane verse moves beyond the nativity to Christ’s death, resurrection, grace, and forgiveness, placing the Christmas celebration within the wider gospel story. The final verse treats presents as reminders of God’s goodness and answers divine generosity with a life offered to Jesus. Its playful “ho ho” refrain keeps the teaching memorable without losing its central confession that Christ is King. By connecting celebration with Scripture, worship, forgiveness, and discipleship, the song presents Christmas as more than seasonal decoration: every symbol points back to the person and work of Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 1:1-3 The person who delights in God’s instruction is compared to a fruitful tree.
- Matthew 2:1-11 The wise men follow the star, worship Jesus, and present their treasures.
- 1 Peter 2:24 Peter connects Christ bearing sins in his body with healing and righteous life.