Trim Up the Tree -
The song was part of the 1966 animated TV special How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which was based on Dr. Seuss's book of the same name. The song was composed by Albert Hague, with lyrics written by Dr. Seuss himself.
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year -
The song was written by George Wyle and Eddie Pola in 1963. It became an instant holiday classic. The song was first recorded by Andy Williams and has since become one of the most popular Christmas songs. George Wyle, born Bernard Weissman, had an interesting career in music. Before becoming a composer and songwriter, he played piano professionally, including in the Catskills, a region known for its resorts and live entertainment. He later co-wrote many iconic TV themes, including the theme to Gilligan’s Island.
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree -
The song is one of the most enduring Christmas songs, but it had a slow start before it became a holiday classic. First recorded by Brenda Lee in 1958, the song initially didn't make much of an impact on the charts. It wasn't until 1960, when Brenda Lee had already gained popularity with a few other hits, that Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree began to gain traction. That year, it climbed to #14 on the U.S. charts, marking its first major success.
Let It Snow
The song was written by Sammy Cahn and composed by Jule Styne in 1945 and although Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! is associated with Christmas, there is no mention of the holiday in the lyrics. The lyrics focus on enjoying the cozy warmth of being together with someone special while a snowstorm rages outside. and its cheerful, romantic tone makes it perfect for wintertime, whether it's Christmas or just a snowy day.
Winter Wonderland -
The song Winter Wonderland, originally written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard B. Smith, has had its lyrics evolve over time, resulting in different versions. The original lyrics included the line, "In the meadow, we can build a snowman, and pretend that he is Parson Brown." Over time, as cultural references shifted and the song's audience diversified, the alternate line "and pretend that he's a circus clown" became more common, especially in versions aimed at a younger or more whimsical audience. Today, many renditions of the song incorporate both lines.
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) -
Mel Torme and Bob Wells were songwriting partners, and used to take turns going over to each others' homes to write songs. One particularly hot July day, Mel drove over to Bob's house in Teluca Lake, California. When he got there he walked into the house, couldn't find Bob, but found a spiral notepad of paper with some words on it: "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose, Yuletide Carols being sung by a choir, folks dressed up like Eskimos." When Mel found Bob, he asked him, "What's this?" and Bob said, "It's so blistering hot here, and thought it would be fun to see if I could write something about a totally different season, the winter season, Christmas season, and see if I could mentally, virtually cool off." Mel said, "Not only have you also cooled me off, but I think you've got a song here!" And the duo wrote the rest of the song in about 35 minutes.
I'll be Home For Christmas -
This was written by Walter Kent (music) and James Kimball "Kim" Gannon (words). Though Kent and Gannon collaborated on other songs, none reached the same level of popularity as I'll Be Home for Christmas. Buck Ram previously wrote a poem and song with the same title, and following a lawsuit he was credited as a co-writer of the song, although his poem, literally had nothing to do with the other song.
Before you go - Another ACME tip for staying safe this holiday season
Tip No. 857 – Sea monsters love waterways and snatching small children from local beaches. Avoid the shorelines this holiday!
Demand Euphoria!
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