Lyrics
There's a feeling I get when I think of Christmas
There are faces I miss, all the ones not with us
Wrapping lights on a tree
Hanging each memory
For a moment the world is at peace
There's a feeling I get when I think of Christmas
There's a love between friends that knows no distance
Singing songs we all know
From a lifetime ago
And the time passes by like the falling snow
Memories, what used to be
As time moves on, won't you stay with me?
And never leave
There's a feeling I get when I think of Christmas
Just a glimmer of hope that I long to witness
Like a star appears
On a dark midnight clear
Merry Christmas to all
Raise a glass of good cheer
Everyone who can hear
Merry Christmas my dear
Merry Christmas to all
And a happy new year
Merry Christmas to all
And a happy new year
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Meaning & Inspiration
When I Think of Christmas reflects on the holiday through memory, absence, friendship, and hope. Familiar details such as lights, songs, snow, and a decorated tree create a setting in which past and present meet. The faces of absent loved ones bring a gentle sadness, yet shared affection is described as reaching across distance. For a moment, peace seems possible even as time continues to pass.
The final verse turns from nostalgia toward a small but meaningful sign of hope: a star appearing in a clear midnight sky. That image can naturally recall the star associated with the birth of Jesus, while the wish for peace has a connection to the angelic proclamation surrounding the Nativity. The song does not retell the full Christmas story; instead, it gathers common celebrations around longing, remembrance, and goodwill. Its closing greetings broaden the scene, offering joy and peace to everyone within hearing as one year gives way to another.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 2:2 The wise men report seeing the star connected with the birth of the King.
- Luke 2:14 The angels proclaim glory to God and peace at the birth of Jesus.