That’s Christmas to Me
The fireplace is burning bright, shining all on me
I see the presents underneath the good old Christmas tree
And I wait all night ’til Santa comes to wake me from my dreams
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
I see the children play outside, like angels in the snow
While mom and daddy share a kiss under the mistletoe
And we’ll cherish all these simple things wherever we may be
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
I’ve got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I’ve got the candles glowing in the dark (oh)
I’m hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
I listen for the thud of reindeer walking on the roof
As I fall asleep to lullabies, the morning’s coming soon
The only gift I’ll ever need is the joy of family
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
I’ve got this Christmas song in my heart (song in my heart)
I’ve got the candles glowing in the dark (oh)
I’m hanging all the stockings by the Christmas tree
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
Oh, the joy that fills our hearts and makes us see
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
I’ve got this Christmas song in my heart
I’ve got the candles glowing in the dark
And then for years to come we’ll always know one thing
That’s the love that Christmas can bring
Oh, why? ‘Cause that’s Christmas to me
Listen to the song
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About the carol That’s Christmas to Me
“That’s Christmas to Me” is a Christmas song recorded by the a cappella group Pentatonix and released in 2014 as the title track of their holiday album. The song was written by Pentatonix member Scott Hoying and producer Ben Bram. It became one of the group’s most successful original Christmas songs, helping establish Pentatonix as a major name in modern holiday music.
The song focuses on the personal meaning of Christmas rather than specific traditions or gifts. It describes simple moments of warmth, family, memories and togetherness that make the holiday special. The lyrics suggest that Christmas is not defined by decorations or material things but by the feelings and relationships that people share.
Pentatonix’s layered vocal arrangement gives the song a warm and emotional atmosphere without the use of traditional instruments. Its connection to Christmas comes from its focus on the experiences and emotions that many people associate with the season. “That’s Christmas to Me” has become a modern holiday favorite because it presents Christmas as a feeling created through love, comfort and shared memories.
