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Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
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Aug 16, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Pentatonix's rendition of "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is a lively, upbeat holiday classic that captures the joy and festive spirit of a Christmas party. The song describes people gathering around the decorated tree, dancing, singing carols, and enjoying seasonal treats like pumpkin pie. It emphasizes the sentimental feelings that arise from hearing familiar Christmas songs and encourages a merry, celebratory atmosphere. While it is a secular Christmas tune, it is often associated with the holiday season and is performed by a group known for their a cappella harmonies. The song focuses on the cultural and communal aspects of Christmas rather than explicitly religious themes.
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We're rocking around the Christmas Tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple tries to stop
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing "Let's be jolly;
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way
You will get a sentimental feeling
When you hear
Voices singing "Let's be jolly;
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way