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Christmas In Killarney
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Rend Collective's rendition of "Christmas in Killarney" is a cheerful, secular Christmas song that paints a nostalgic picture of the holiday season in Killarney, Ireland. The lyrics celebrate family gatherings, festive traditions like decorating the tree, kissing under the mistletoe, and enjoying sleigh rides through the snow. While it mentions Father John blessing the house, the song focuses more on the warmth of home, community, and holiday joy than on the religious meaning of Christmas. It's a lighthearted, festive tune that captures the spirit of the season with a focus on togetherness and celebration.
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The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, you know of course
Is one of the boys from home
The door is always open
The neighbors pay a call
And Father John, before he's gone
Will bless the house and all
Our Hearts are light, our spirits bright
We'll celebrate our joy tonight
It's Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks from home
The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, you know of course
Is one of the boys from home
We'll decorate the Christmas tree
While all the family's here
Around a roaring fire
We will raise a cup of cheer
There's gifts to bring and songs to sing
And laughs to make the rafters ring
It's Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks from home
The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, you know of course
Is one of the boys from home
We'll take the Horse and Sleigh
All across the fields of snow
Listening to the jingle bells
And everywhere we go
How grand it feels to click your heels
And dance away to the jigs and reels
It's Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks from home
The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, you know of course
Is one of the boys from home
The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, you know of course
Is one of the boys from home