The Holiday Season (with Happy Holiday)

Christmas Song Lyrics

Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
While the merry bells keep ringing
May your every wish come true

Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
May the calendar keep bringing
Happy Holidays to you

It's the holiday season
And Santa Claus is coming back
The Christmas snow is white on the ground
When old Santa gets into town
He'll be coming down the chimney, down
Coming down the chimney, down

It's the holiday season
And Santa Claus has got a toy
For every good girl and good little boy
Santa's a great big bundle of joy
He'll be coming down the chimney, down
Coming down the chimney, down

He'll have a big fat pack upon his back
And lots of goodies for you and me
So leave a peppermint stick for old St. Nick
Hanging on the Christmas tree

It's the holiday season
With the whoop-de-do and dickory dock
And don't forget to hang up your sock
'Cause just exactly at 12 o'clock
He'll be coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney, down!

He'll have a big fat pack upon his back
And lots of goodies for you and me
So leave a peppermint stick for old St. Nick
Hanging on the Christmas tree

It's the holiday season
With the whoop-de-do and dickory dock
And don't forget to hang up your sock
'Cause just exactly at 12 o'clock
He'll be coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney, down!

Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
While the merry bells keep bringing
Happy Holiday to you

Happy Holiday
Happy Holiday
May the calendar keep bringing
Happy Holidays to you
To you
Happy Holiday

About This Christmas Song

Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season is a lively medley forever linked with the smooth voice of Andy Williams. The two songs were written decades apart, yet blend beautifully into one seamless celebration of the festive months. The first half, Happy Holiday, was written by Irving Berlin for the 1942 film Holiday Inn. Although the song wasn't originally tied strictly to Christmas, its cheerful melody and warm wishes made it a natural fit for the season.

The second half, The Holiday Season, was composed in 1952 by Kay Thompson, a singer, vocal arranger, and all around creative powerhouse. Thompson wrote the catchy, syncopated number as a playful tribute to December festivities. Andy Williams was one of her protégés, and when he combined Berlin's classic with Thompson's jazzy tune for his 1963 Christmas album, the pairing became iconic.

Williams' version captured the buoyant optimism of the 1960s. His arrangement brought together big band sparkle, tight harmonies, and a wink of humor. It wasn't long before the medley became a seasonal favorite on radio, television specials, and holiday parties. The upbeat rhythms and quick shifting energy give the song a sense of bustling holiday excitement that still feels fresh today.

While many Christmas classics lean toward solemnity or gentle nostalgia, Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season is pure fun. It's the musical equivalent of twinkling lights, shiny ornaments, and friends dropping by with cheerful greetings. That timeless charm has helped it remain a staple of Christmas playlists for generations.

Performance Video by Andy Williams

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