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Christmas Don't Be Late
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's rendition of "Christmas Don't Be Late" is a cheerful, nostalgic holiday song that captures the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. The lyrics reflect on how Christmas lists change over time, but the joy of being together remains constant. Grant shares personal memories of family traditions, like giving potholder kits, and emphasizes that the true spirit of Christmas is found in family moments rather than material gifts. The song's playful tone and repeated plea for Christmas to hurry convey the childlike eagerness that defines the season, making it a lighthearted addition to Christmas music.
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Time goes by, and Christsmas lists change
But some things don't ever change
Like the anticipation of being together
Christmas at our house is full of a whole lot of last minute everything
'Cause that's just our pace
Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late
I guess I like nostalgic gifts because they remind me of my childhood
There was one year I gave the kids potholder kits
You know with the metal loons and the cotton loops?
It was a disaster
But before Christmas day was up, guess who was making potholders?
Everybody in the whole family
And you can't even wrap this under the tree but, here comes Christmas for me
Just getting to hear my girls sing
Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late