Christmas Comes to Us All Once a Year
Christmas comes to us all once a year
Bringing so much love and good cheer
Blearing snow from Heaven above
Clothes our home like a blanket of love
Little Children sing hymns ’round the old Christmas tree
With its soft lights they sparkle in close harmony
Church bells ringing the chimes, bringing so much delight
You just know that this is Christmas night
Christmas comes to us all once a year
Greeting all with love so sincere
Stars up high twinkle so bright and gay
Telling all, “Soon will be Christmas Day”
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol Christmas Comes to Us All Once a Year
“Christmas Comes to Us All Once a Year” is a Christmas song recorded by Mahalia Jackson, the legendary gospel singer known for her powerful voice and influence on spiritual music. The song reflects Jackson’s ability to bring faith, emotion and warmth into holiday recordings.
The song celebrates the arrival of Christmas as a special moment that returns each year. It focuses on the joy, hope and spiritual meaning connected with the holiday season. The phrase “once a year” highlights the uniqueness of Christmas and the importance of appreciating the time when people come together.
Mahalia Jackson’s gospel style gives the song a deeply emotional and uplifting quality. Its connection to Christmas comes from its celebration of faith, community and the feelings associated with the holiday. “Christmas Comes to Us All Once a Year” represents the traditional and spiritual side of Christmas music.
