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Christmas Star
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Aug 1, 2026 updated
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CeCe Winans' 'Christmas Star' is a reflective Christmas song that retells the story of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, focusing on the star as a symbol of hope and guidance. The lyrics describe the angels' announcement and the shepherds' response, then connect that ancient event to the present day, suggesting that the star's light still shines for those seeking peace and for those who have strayed. The song emphasizes the gift of God's love and the promise of salvation through Christ, offering a message of comfort and direction for believers.
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On that magic night in Bethlehem
On the birthday of our Lord
The angels sang and the heavens rang
With tidings of great joy
And on that night, an angel's choir had journeyed from afar
The greatest gift that God could give became the Christmas Star
[chorus]
There's a light that shines on everyone
Burning brighter everyday
For the souls who search for peace on earth.
It's the Christmas Star that lights the way
All the wandering flock the shepherds watched
Is still the same today
Returning every child above who's ever gone astray
[chorus]
There's a light (there's a light) everyone can see (everyone can see)
A song for every heart to see (every heart to see)
There's a light (there's a light) shining from above (shining from above)
Giving everlasting love
There's a promise in the prophecy
That wise men will behold
A son for all eternity and so the story's told
[chorus]
Christmas Star (oh, the Christmas Star) ooh, Christmas Star
(Burning brighter), ooh ah (every day)
Ooh Christmas star (Christmas star, ooh light the way) ooh ah
(Christmas Star that lights the way)