{"id":7548,"date":"2025-12-17T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7548"},"modified":"2025-12-17T01:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T01:00:05","slug":"10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Christmas Songs for English Learners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#10_Great_Christmas_Songs_You_Might_Not_Know\" >10 Great Christmas Songs You Might Not Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Norah_Jones_%E2%80%93_Christmas_Calling_Jolly_Jones_2021\" >Norah Jones &#8211; Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones) (2021)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Straight_No_Chaser_%E2%80%93_Text_Me_Merry_Christmas_2014\" >Straight No Chaser &#8211; Text Me Merry Christmas (2014)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Colbie_Caillat_%E2%80%93_Christmas_in_the_Sand_2012\" >Colbie Caillat &#8211; Christmas in the Sand (2012)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Lil_Jon_%E2%80%93_All_I_Really_Want_for_Christmas_ft_Kool-Aid_Man_2018\" >Lil Jon &#8211; All I Really Want for Christmas (ft. Kool-Aid Man) (2018)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#_%E2%80%93_And_Anyway_Its_Christmas_2013\" >!!! &#8211; And Anyway It&#8217;s Christmas (2013)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Leona_Lewis_%E2%80%93_One_More_Sleep_2020\" >Leona Lewis &#8211; One More Sleep (2020)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Sharon_Jones_The_Dap-Kings_%E2%80%93_Aint_No_Chimneys_in_the_Projects_2015\" >Sharon Jones &amp; The Dap-Kings &#8211; Ain&#8217;t No Chimneys in the Projects (2015)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Kelly_Clarkson_Brett_Eldredge_%E2%80%93_Under_the_Mistletoe_2020\" >Kelly Clarkson &amp; Brett Eldredge &#8211; Under the Mistletoe (2020)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Cam_%E2%80%93_Believe_2021\" >Cam &#8211; Believe (2021)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Train_%E2%80%93_Shake_Up_Christmas_2010\" >Train &#8211; Shake Up Christmas (2010)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/10-great-christmas-songs-you-might-not-know\/#Merry_Musical_Christmas_%F0%9F%8E%B6\" >Merry, Musical Christmas \ud83c\udfb6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Some Christmas songs have become <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/learn-english-with-these-classic-christmas-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">classics<\/a> that get lots of plays in stores and on the radio. But modern musicians continue to write fresh holiday songs every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, we'll highlight 10 modern Christmas songs that are great for English learners. We've tried to pick songs in a variety of styles and with a variety of moods. Check them out and you might discover a new favorite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Great_Christmas_Songs_You_Might_Not_Know\"><\/span><strong>10 Great Christmas Songs You Might Not Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Norah Jones -<\/strong><strong><em> Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2021)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Norah Jones - Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones) Lyric Video\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-8hkswZVX2M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The lyrics to this song express the happy feelings that come from simply spending the holiday with the people you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>And the friends<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Who feel like family<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Well, they're secret angles holding me<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Straight No Chaser - <\/strong><strong><em>Text Me Merry Christmas<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2014)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Straight No Chaser featuring Kristen Bell - Text Me Merry Christmas (Lyric Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DpxYDEVIe7E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>We can't always be with the people we love during the holiday season. However, even a small message can make us feel connected and cared for. That's what this song is all about \u2014&nbsp;just make sure that your phone is charged!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>You don't have to add much to it<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One smiley face will do<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Baby, text me Merry Christmas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Cause I'm missing kissing you<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Colbie Caillat - <\/strong><strong><em>Christmas in the Sand<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2012)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Colbie Caillat - Christmas In The Sand (Lyric Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_RtSu3woTKM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You might imagine a \"winter wonderland\" of snow for Christmas, but have you ever celebrated December 25th in a warm place? What would Christmas on the beach be like? Listen to this song to get an idea.&nbsp;\ud83c\udfc4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>But I saw Santa in his bathing suit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Trying to catch a wave<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But he tried too soon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>He laughed so hard<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That he could barely breathe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And washed up next to me<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lil Jon - <em>All I Really Want for Christmas (ft. Kool-Aid Man)<\/em> (2018)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lil Jon featuring Kool-Aid Man - All I Really Want For Christmas (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L0r6ocwGnMg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a special collaboration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lil Jon is a rapper and producer known for his energetic club music. Kool-Aid Man, however, isn\u2019t a musician at all; he's a <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/mascot\/wGWrBfhhR52OkxyROFYySg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mascot<\/a> for Kool-Aid, a drink popular with kids.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kool-Aid Man is also famous for shouting his catchphrase (\u201cOh yeah!\u201d) while smashing through walls, which you can see in the video! \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Everybody in here VIP<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Old <strong>Saint Nick<\/strong>, that's the MC<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gotta see him <strong>turnt<\/strong> on some old CDs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Playin' all your favorite songs from A to Z<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>*\"Saint Nick\" is one of Santa Claus' <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-talk-about-santa-claus\/#Names_for_Santa_Claus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">popular nicknames<\/a>, and the slang adjective \u201cturnt\" means \u201cwild\u201d or \u201cvery excited.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/Lil-jon-all-i-really-want-for-christmas-lyrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Full lyrics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>!!! - <em>And Anyway It's Christmas<\/em> (2013)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"!!! - And Anyway It&#039;s Christmas\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bWjfVyjl9Wk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The singer of this song is thinking back to a special girl he met at a holiday party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>I don't wait for signs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But sometimes you just know<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When someone like<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Someone like you<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Is beneath <strong>mistletoe<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Mistletoe\" is a popular word in Christmas songs. It\u2019s a kind of plant that produces berries in the winter. Some western cultures have a special tradition with mistletoe: When two people stand underneath it together, they must kiss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leona Lewis - <\/strong><strong><em>One More Sleep<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2020)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leona Lewis - One More Sleep (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sXIQK8lcOOc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Twelve Days of Christmas <\/em>is a famous holiday song that counts the number of unique presents the singer receives from their true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>One More Sleep<\/em> also has a countdown, but this time it's the number of days until the singer can see her partner on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Now I don't think I can remember<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A cold and lonelier December<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And I find myself staring at the window<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wondering when you're gonna get back home<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block engoo-box\"><div class=\"engoo-box-title\">Do you have a favorite Christmas song?<\/div><div class=\"engoo-box-content block-align-none\">Book a lesson on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engoo<\/a><\/strong> and talk about it! <br>Engoo tutors are based in countries around the world and are ready to help you 24\/7.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sharon Jones &amp; The Dap-Kings - <em>Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects<\/em> (2015)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ain&#039;t No Chimneys in the Projects\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j7nGYQrq-zk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa Claus is famous for leaving presents for boys and girls by entering their homes through the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-talk-about-santa-claus\/#Chimney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chimneys<\/a> on their roofs. But if your home doesn't have a chimney, how do you get your presents?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>When I was a child I used to wonder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>How Santa put my toys under the tree<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I said, \"Momma, can you tell me how this can be?\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When there ain't no chimneys in the projects?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This song's title contains a double negative, which you can read about in <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/are-double-negatives-wrong-in-english-grammar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/Sharon-jones-and-the-dap-kings-aint-no-chimneys-in-the-projects-lyrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Full lyrics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kelly Clarkson &amp; Brett Eldredge - <em>Under the Mistletoe <\/em>(2020)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kelly Clarkson and Brett Eldredge - Under The Mistletoe [Official Lyric Video]\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KnbqzkC3i9k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This song is all about the desire to be with a romantic partner during the Christmas season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Is it too late<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Too late<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To<\/em><strong><em> open up<\/em><\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I'm <\/em><strong><em>dying<\/em><\/strong><em> to say<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oh, how I love you<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use \"open up\" to talk about unwrapping a Christmas present, but this <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phrasal verb<\/a> can also refer to revealing one's true feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the singer isn't actually dying! Read our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/the-best-blog-post-ever-how-to-use-hyperbole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hyperbole<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cam - <em>Believe<\/em> (2021)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Believe\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zBftsCSsaV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an inspirational holiday song about holding onto positive thoughts even in difficult times. The song's simple arrangement makes it easier to understand the lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>So I will open up my heart like a kid on Christmas Eve<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When the dreams are as real as the lights up on the tree<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And what you choose to look for is what you're gonna see<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So if only for tonight, I will believe<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/Cam-believe-lyrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Full lyrics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Train - <em>Shake Up Christmas<\/em> (2010)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Train - Shake Up Christmas (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QUNUQHytdbQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This song has a bright and cheerful feeling, symbolizing the hope of children. 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