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Postlude
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Aug 24, 2026 updated
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Crowder's "Postlude" is a gentle, whimsical Christmas send-off that playfully says goodnight to holiday symbols like Santa, snowflakes, and tinsel, while pointing to the deeper meaning of the season. The song acknowledges the festive exhaustion but reminds listeners that the real story of Christmas has just begun, moving from darkness to light. It captures the joy and anticipation of the Christian faith, suggesting that the best part—the hope found in Christ—is still to come. With a warm, bedtime-story tone, it blends humor and reverence, ending with a classic Christmas blessing.
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Good night little children
Good night Mom & Dad
Good night Santa Claus in your big red hat
Good night Mrs. C
Good night little snowflakes
Good night all you elves with your 401Ks
Good night tiny tinsel
And Tannenbaum, too
Good night sugar plums and my leftover food
Good night Christmastime
Though this isn't the end
This is only where the story began
We're sleepy and stuffed
But the best part is coming
Like a dessert to a land of milk and honey
What once was in darkness
Has now come to light
So merry Christmas to all and to all a good night