Thistlehair the Christmas Bear
The city’s full of manger scenes
And stores lit up in red and green
But down the road just out of town
There’s more magic to be found
The countryside is all a-glow
With holly trees and mistletoe
And in them woods there lives a bear
Known to all as Thistlehair
Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear
Spreadin’ the good news everywhere
About Christmas time and what it means
To all the children of the world
Every little boy and girl out there
Loves Thistlehair
He comes around this time of year
Spreading lots of Christmas cheer
The kids all love this shiny coat
And the smell of honey on his nose
He tells them all about the star
And everything that it stands for
The birthday we all celebrate
Is still our favorite holiday
Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear
Spreadin’ the good news everywhere
About Christmas time and what it means
To all the children of the world
Every little boy and girl out there
Loves Thistlehair
Wherever you find old Thistlebear
There’ll be music in the air
He dances ’round the Christmas tree
Every single New Year’s Eve
Then he and all his furry friends
Gather ’round the fire again
And sing about those Angels’ wings
Gifts of love that Christmas brings
Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear
Spreadin’ the good news everywhere
About Christmas time and what it means
To all the children of the world
Every little boy and girl out there
Loves Thistlehair
Thistlehair the Christmas bear
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Thistlehair the Christmas bear
Listen to the song
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About the carol Thistlehair the Christmas Bear
“Thistlehair the Christmas Bear” is a Christmas song recorded by the country music group Alabama. The song is part of Alabama’s collection of holiday music and follows the storytelling tradition often found in country songs. It presents a fictional character and uses a gentle narrative style to create a Christmas-themed story.
The song tells the story of Thistlehair, a Christmas bear whose adventures are connected with the holiday season. Through its character and storyline, the song captures themes of kindness, friendship and the magic often associated with Christmas stories. Its imaginative approach makes it especially appealing as a family-oriented holiday song.
Alabama’s country style gives the recording a warm and traditional feeling. Its connection to Christmas comes from its storytelling, seasonal setting and themes of generosity and wonder. “Thistlehair the Christmas Bear” represents the playful side of holiday music, where fictional characters and simple stories help create the magic of the season.
