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The Christmas Waltz
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Jul 13, 2026 updated
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Phil Wickham's rendition of 'The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)' is a classic holiday tune that paints a cozy picture of winter traditions like frosted windows, candles, and candy canes. The lyrics evoke the warmth and joy of the season, focusing on Santa's arrival and the universal wish for a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. While the song is festive and nostalgic, it does not contain explicit Christian or gospel themes, as it centers on secular holiday imagery rather than the nativity or faith.
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Frosted windowpanes
Candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way
He's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
It's that time of year
When the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
"Merry Christmas
May your New Year's dreams come true"
And this song of mine
In three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
It's that time of year
When the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
"Merry Christmas
May your New Year's dreams come true"
And this song of mine
In three-quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too