Lyrics
Singing carols, stringing popcorn
Singing traditional Christmas songs and decorating with strands of popcorn.
Making footprints in the snow
Creating imprints or tracks on the snow while engaging in Christmas activities.
Memories, Christmas memories
Recollections or thoughts about past Christmas experiences.
They're the sweetest ones I know
Those past Christmas memories are the most delightful and cherished.
Cookies baking in the kitchen
Baking cookies in the kitchen as part of Christmas preparations.
Cards and ribbons everywhere
Decorative cards and ribbons are scattered throughout the space, signifying festive adornment.
Frosty, Christmas memories
Pleasant, nostalgic Christmas memories resembling the character Frosty the Snowman.
Float like snowflakes in the air
These joyful memories have a light, ethereal quality, reminiscent of snowflakes floating in the air.
And oh, the joy of waking Christmas morning
The happiness experienced upon waking up on Christmas morning.
The family 'round the tree
The entire family gathered around the Christmas tree, a customary tradition.
We had a way of making Christmas morning
The family had a knack for making Christmas mornings exceptionally cheerful.
As merry as can be
They ensured that Christmas mornings were as joyful as possible.
I close my eyes and see
Visualizing these delightful memories by shutting the eyes.
Shining faces of all the children
The happy and radiant expressions of all the children from past Christmases.
Who now have children of their own
Those children are now grown and have children of their own.
Funny, but come December
It's interesting that every December triggers a flood of memories from past Christmases.
And I remember every Christmas I've known
The speaker vividly recalls and reflects on each Christmas from their past.
Shining faces of all the children
A repetition emphasizing the enduring image of children's happy faces from past Christmases.
Who now have children of their own
Reiteration that those children have grown and now have families of their own.
Funny, but come December
Similar to line 20, expressing how December triggers vivid recollections of past Christmases.
And I remember every Christmas I've known
The speaker recalls and remembers every single Christmas they have experienced.
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