The Most Wonderful Day Of The Year

Christmas Song Lyrics

A packful of toys means a sackful of joys
For millions of girls and for millions of boys
When Christmas Day is here
The most wonderful day of the year!

A jack in the box waits for children to shout,
"Wake up, don't you know that it's time to come out!"
When Christmas Day is here
The most wonderful day of the year!

Toys galore
Scattered on the floor
There's no room for more
And it's all because of Santa Claus!

A scooter for Jimmy, a dolly for Sue
The kind that will even say "How do you do."
When Christmas Day is here
The most wonderful day of the year.

About This Christmas Song

The Most Wonderful Day of the Year comes from the beloved 1964 Rankin Bass stop motion special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Written by Johnny Marks, a composer who left an unforgettable mark on Christmas music, the song appears during the scene on the Island of Misfit Toys. It' sung by toys who feel unwanted, unloved, and left out, giving the number a surprisingly tender emotional core.

Despite its whimsical surface, the song carries an undercurrent of longing. The Misfit Toys describe the joy they hope to bring to children and their wish to find homes where they'll be cherished. That mix of sweetness and vulnerability helped the tune resonate with viewers, especially children who understood the feeling of wanting to belong. The melody is light and cheerful, yet the message gently tugs at the heart.

Johnny Marks, already famous for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and A Holly Jolly Christmas, had a gift for weaving story and song together. Here, he created a piece that adds emotional depth to the special while still keeping the playful, magical tone that Rankin Bass productions are known for. Over the years, the song has remained a favorite among fans who grew up with the special and revisit it each December.

Today, The Most Wonderful Day of the Year stands as a reminder that Christmas joy has room for everyone. It celebrates the simple idea that every person, and every toy, deserves a place where they’re welcomed with open arms. Now, isn't that we all want from the season of giving?

Performance Video featuring Burl Ives

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