The Christmas Song – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Dean
• Album: The Art of Loving

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with Olivia Dean's soulful and jazzy rendition of "The Christmas Song." This modern take on a timeless classic offers a beautiful opportunity to engage with English lyrics, rich in traditional Christmas imagery. Listen to how Dean's warm vocals and string arrangements breathe new life into familiar phrases, making it a special track for both language learners and music lovers alike.

[English]

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Jack Frost nippin' at your nose

Yuletide carols being sung by a choir

Dressed up like Eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe

Helped to make the season bright

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow

Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way

He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh

And every mother's child is gonna spy

To see if reindeer really know how to fly

And so, I'm offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to 92

And although it's been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

And so, I'm offering this simple phrase

To kids from one to 92

And although it's been said many times, many ways

Merry Christmas to you

Merry Christmas to you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
roasting ˈroʊstɪŋ A2	verb - to cook food with dry heat, especially in an oven or over a fire
nippin ˈnɪpɪŋ B1	verb - to bite or pinch, especially with cold
Yuletide ˈjuːltaɪd B2	noun - the Christmas season
carols ˈkærəlz A1	noun - hymns or songs of joy, especially those sung at Christmas
choir kwaɪər A1	noun - a group of singers
Eskimos ˈɛskɪmoʊz B1	noun - a member of an indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic regions
turkey ˈtɜːrki A1	noun - a large bird often eaten at Christmas
mistletoe ˈmɪsəltoʊ B1	noun - a plant traditionally used in Christmas decorations
aglow əˈgloʊ B1	adjective - shining brightly
goodies ˈɡʊdiz A1	noun - treats or sweets
sleigh sleɪ A2	noun - a vehicle on runners, used for traveling over snow
reindeer ˈreɪnˌdɪr A1	noun - a deer species associated with Santa Claus
offering ˈɔːfərɪŋ A2	verb - to present something as a gift
phrase freɪz A1	noun - a sequence of words
Merry ˈmɛri A1	adjective - happy and cheerful