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Holiday In
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Sep 1, 2026 updated
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Brandon Heath's song 'Holiday In' is a cozy Christmas tune that celebrates staying home for the holidays instead of traveling. The lyrics contrast friends jetting off to glamorous destinations with the simple joy of being together at home, snuggled on the couch, watching movies, and attending Christmas Eve church. It fondly recalls the December when the narrator proposed, emphasizing that their little home and shared love are all they need. The song encourages setting aside holiday fuss to focus on togetherness and contentment, making it a warm, intimate reflection on what truly matters during Christmas.
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Did you hear about old Stan?
He's flying to France
He's taking the whole family, doesn't that sound grand?
As in mucho dinero, the money he'll spend
I'd rather spend a holiday in
Some are off to Colorado
And others Coronado
California's nice and warm, but not so much Chicago
The packin' to unpack it, just to pack it up again
I'd rather spend a holiday in
Let's forget all the fuss, fuss, fuss
And just keep it us, us, us
You and me here in town
Snuggled up on the couch
How 'bout a holiday in?
We could keep water in the tree
Church on Christmas Eve
Actually watch the movies that there's never time to see
Call it a staycation that never has to end
Let's spend a holiday in
And forget all the fuss, fuss, fuss
Just keep it us, us, us
You and me here in town
Snuggled up on the couch
How 'bout a holiday in?
Remember that December
When I asked you to marry me
And we built this little house in our favorite little town
What more could we need?
So forget all the fuss, fuss, fuss
And just keep it us, us, us
You and me here in town
Snuggled up on the couch
In our PJs at 7 p.m
Reading postcards from all of our friends
Merry Christmas from holiday in