The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – English Lyrics

• By: Andy Williams
• Album: The Andy Williams Christmas Collection

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the magic of 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year' by Andy Williams, a timeless Christmas classic that encapsulates the joy and traditions of the holiday season. Learn about the festive activities and the sense of togetherness that make this song a heartwarming celebration of Christmas, perfect for spreading cheer and seasonal spirit.

[English]

("The Most Wonderful Time of the Year")

(audience applauding)

(festive music swells)

♪ It's the most wonderful time of the year ♪

♪ With the kids jingle belling ♪

♪ And everyone telling you "be of good cheer" ♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time of the year ♪

♪ It's the hap-happiest season of all ♪

♪ With those holiday greetings ♪

♪ And gay happy meetings when friends come to call ♪

♪ It's the hap-happiest season of all ♪

♪ There'll be parties for hosting ♪

♪ Marshmallows for toasting ♪

♪ And caroling out in the snow ♪

♪ There'll be scary ghost stories ♪

♪ And tales of the glories ♪

♪ Of Christmases long, long ago ♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time of the year ♪

♪ There'll be much mistletoeing ♪

♪ And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near ♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time of the year ♪

♪ There'll be parties for hosting ♪

♪ Marshmallows for toasting ♪

♪ And caroling out in the snow ♪

♪ There'll be scary ghost stories ♪

♪ And tales of the glories ♪

♪ Of Christmases long, long ago ♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time of the year ♪

♪ There'll be much mistletoeing ♪

♪ And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near ♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time ♪

♪ Yes the most wonderful time ♪

♪ Oh the most wonderful time ♪

♪ Of the year ♪

(audience applauding)

(brass and percussion swells)

- [Narrator] The Andy Williams Show

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/ B1	noun - the act of marking an important event with ceremonies or festivities
greetings /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/ A2	noun - words or gestures used to say hello or express good wishes
season /ˈsiːzn/ A2	noun - a period of the year characterized by particular weather conditions
holiday /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ A2	noun - a special day of celebration or rest, often a public or religious occasion
carol /ˈkærəl/ B1	noun - a song, especially a joyful one sung during Christmas
ghost /ɡoʊst/ B2	noun - a spirit of a dead person believed to appear to the living
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - praise, honor, or distinction bestowed for an achievement
mistletoe /ˈmɪs.l̩toʊ/ C1	noun - a parasitic plant with white berries, traditionally hung in doorways for kissing during Christmas
glow /ɡloʊ/ B2	verb - to shine with steady light noun - a steady radiance or brightness