Christmas in the Sand
I love Christmas in the snow
But Christmas in the sand, oh, man
I tell you that’s where it’s at
Hawaiian Tropic on my skin
Candy cane of peppermint, a hint
Of cocoa on my lips
It could’ve been the sun, it could’ve been the sea
Could’ve been my childhood fantasy
But I saw Santa in his bathing suit
Trying to catch a wave, but he tried too soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
And washed up next to me
He said, “You look naughty, but I’m sure you’re nice”
He was soaking wet, but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said, “It’s Christmas in the sand”
I must’ve had too much to drink
‘Cause Rudolph’s nose was shining green, I think
He was playing reindeer games on me
Well, Santa only called him once
But you should have seen him run, so fast
They were gone in a dash
It could’ve been the sun, it could’ve been the sea
Could’ve been my childhood fantasy
But I saw Santa in his bathing suit
Trying to catch a wave, but he tried too soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
And washed up next to me
He said, “You look naughty, but I’m sure you’re nice”
He was soaking wet, but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said, “It’s Christmas in the sand”
Christmas in the sand, whoa-oh-oh
Christmas in the sand, whoa-oh-oh
Christmas in the sand, whoa-oh-oh
Christmas in the sand
Don’t need your winter coat, don’t need you winter hat
Just grab the one you love and say, “You’re never coming back”
And you’ll see Santa in his bathing suit
Trying to catch a wave, but he’ll try too soon
He’ll laugh so hard that he can barely breathe
It’s what he did to me (It’s what he did to me)
He said, “You look naughty, but I’m sure you’re nice” (Sure you’re nice)
He was soaking wet, but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said, “It’s Christmas in the sand” (Christmas in the sand)
Christmas in the sand, whoa-oh-oh
Christmas in the sand, whoa-oh-oh
Christmas in the sand, whoa-oh-oh
I love Christmas in the sand
Listen to the song
Hør sangen
About the carol Christmas in the Sand
“Christmas in the Sand” is a Christmas song recorded by American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat and released in 2012 as the title track and first single from her holiday album Christmas in the Sand. Caillat wrote the song with Jason Reeves and Kara DioGuardi, while her father, Ken Caillat, produced it. The song takes a deliberately different approach to the traditional image of a cold, snowy Christmas.
The song imagines Christmas in a warm, sunny setting rather than surrounded by snow and freezing temperatures. Caillat was inspired by the idea that people living in places such as Hawaii or Southern California might want holiday music that reflects their own climate. The lyrics playfully combine beach imagery with familiar Christmas characters and traditions, including Santa Claus and Rudolph.
Caillat’s bright, breezy pop style gives the song a relaxed and playful holiday character. Its connection to Christmas comes from turning familiar seasonal traditions into a warm-weather celebration. “Christmas in the Sand” offers a refreshing alternative to the usual winter setting, showing that Christmas can still feel festive even when the celebration happens under sunshine instead of snow.
