Christmas Comes But Once A Year

Christmas is an annual event, but its joy is diminished because the person is not present.

The person expressing the lyrics is lamenting the absence of a loved one during Christmas.

The holidays bring emotional pain and sorrow, likely due to the absence of the loved one.

Christmas triggers painful memories associated with the missing person.

The speaker recalls a time when they and the loved one were deeply in love.

The speaker acknowledges that the past love may only be a perception or memory.

Reiteration of the idea that Christmas is a rare event, but its significance is amplified by the absence of the loved one.

The emotional burden of Christmas without the loved one is overwhelming.

Reference to the previous Christmas where the loved one left with a brief farewell.

The loved one left with just two words, signifying a sudden and perhaps hurtful departure.

The parting is acknowledged with a farewell, "so long, so long."

The speaker returned the ring that was given as a gift during a happier time.

The ring was a present symbolizing the relationship, and its return signifies the end of that connection.

The speaker avoided typical Christmas activities, like sending cards or decorating, due to the emotional pain.

Nothing holds significance or brings joy anymore since the loved one is absent.

The speaker reflects on the general sense of apathy and despair during the holidays.

The absence of the loved one overshadows everything, making it difficult to find meaning in the festivities.

The speaker plans to spend the holiday alone, reminiscing about happier times.

The speaker will be at home, dwelling on memories of what used to be.

Reiteration that Christmas, though an annual event, feels unbearable without the loved one.

Emphasizes the overwhelming emotional weight of Christmas without the presence of the loved one.

Reference to a previous Christmas eve departure of the loved one.

The loved one left abruptly with only two words, expressing a sense of liberation.

Reiteration of the farewell, "so long, so long," emphasizing the finality of the departure.

The returned ring symbolizes the end of the relationship and the severance of emotional ties.

The returned ring was a significant present from the past, now returned in acknowledgment of the relationship's end.

The absence of traditional Christmas decorations signifies the emptiness caused by the loved one's departure.

No festive adornments are present, emphasizing the lack of joy and celebration.

Despite the absence of decorations, Christmas could still be meaningful if the loved one returns.

The speaker expresses a longing for the loved one to return and revive the joy of Christmas.

The speaker still holds on to the ring and the vows, waiting for the loved one's return.

The speaker is patiently waiting for the loved one, holding on to the hope of a reunion.

Reiteration of the rarity of Christmas and the plea for the loved one to come back.

Expresses the hope that Christmas will be complete when the loved one returns.

Reiteration of the desire for the loved one to return, emphasizing the significance of their presence during Christmas.

The ultimate wish for a complete and joyous Christmas is tied to the return of the loved one.