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White Christmas
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Aug 23, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Merle Haggard's rendition of "White Christmas" is a classic holiday song that expresses a nostalgic longing for a traditional snowy Christmas. The lyrics paint a picture of glistening treetops, children listening for sleigh bells, and the simple joy of sending Christmas cards with warm wishes. While the song is not explicitly religious, it evokes a sense of peace and hope associated with the Christmas season. It focuses on the cultural and sentimental aspects of the holiday rather than the birth of Christ, making it a secular Christmas tune.
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten and the children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
"May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white"
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree-tops glisten and children listen
Just to hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
"May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white"