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A Christmas Sing-Along for Kids

Fun Christmas Songs to Sing Together

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A Note for Grown-Ups

Every song in this book was picked for one thing: singing together. These are fun Christmas songs for kids and grown-ups alike — Santa, snow, caroling, and Christmas trees — the kind a whole family can sing in the car, in the kitchen, or around the tree.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

  • Print the pages you want, one song at a time, or keep the whole book in a binder by the piano, the rocking chair, or the car seat.
  • Every song page has the words in big, friendly print, and a “Sing it like this” idea (motions, echoes, games).
  • Sing along — each tune is plain and simple, like a music box, so young singers can learn it and lead it.
  • Short on time? Sing one song a day. Children learn by loving repetition — the tenth time through is when it becomes theirs.

ABOUT THE SONGS & THE TUNES

Some songs in this book are public domain or traditional — words and music both — and some are original Grace and Grids songs written for this series. Each song page credits its writers and dates.

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SONG 1

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Traditional American Christmas song (published 1881)

VERSE 1

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon, Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me: Tell me if you can.

VERSE 2

When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep, Down the chimney broad and black, With your pack you’ll creep; All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row; Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know.

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SONG 1 · CONTINUED

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Traditional American Christmas song (published 1881)

VERSE 3

Johnny wants a pair of skates, Susy wants a dolly; Nellie wants a story book, She thinks dolls are folly; As for me, my little brain Isn’t very bright; Choose for me, old Santa Claus, What you think is right.

SING IT LIKE THIS

A whispering song — sing the first verse soft, like a secret told to Santa, and the last verse with a big smile.

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SONG 2

Here We Come A-Caroling

Traditional English carol (the Wassail Song)

CHORUS

Here we come a-caroling Among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wand’ring So fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, And to you your wassail too; And God bless you and send you A Happy New Year, And God send you a Happy New Year!

VERSE 1

We are not daily beggars That beg from door to door, But we are neighbors’ children Whom you have seen before.

VERSE 2

Good master and good mistress, While you’re sitting by the fire, Pray think of us poor children Who are wandering in the mire.

SING IT LIKE THIS

A door-to-door song — sing the chorus at every stop, and swing your arms in time like you are walking through the snow.

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SONG 3

Christmas Is Coming

Traditional English nursery rhyme

VERSE 1

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do; If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you!

VERSE 2

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do; If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you!

SING IT LIKE THIS

This one is a round — start it again with a second singer when the first singer reaches line two, and chase each other to the end.

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SONG 4

Snowflakes Falling Down

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

Snowflakes falling down, down, down, Dancing all around the town; Catch one on your tongue and smile — Winter’s here a little while!

VERSE 2

Snowflakes on my hat and nose, Snowflakes sitting on my toes; Soft and white and quiet, too — Snow is falling just for you!

SING IT LIKE THIS

Float your hands down like falling snow, a little lower on every “down, down, down.”

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SONG 5

Twinkle, Little Christmas Lights

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

Twinkle, little Christmas lights, Red and gold and green and white; On the tree and on the street, Making every window bright.

VERSE 2

Twinkle on the porch at night, Twinkle soft and twinkle bright; When I see you shining there, Christmas joy is everywhere.

SING IT LIKE THIS

Open and close your fingers like twinkling lights — fast on “twinkle,” slow and soft on the last line.

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SONG 6

Our Christmas Tree

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

Our Christmas tree stands tall and green, The prettiest tree we’ve ever seen; We hung the stars and bells with care, And put the big star way up there.

VERSE 2

Our Christmas tree smells sweet and piney, Its lights are warm, its tinsel shiny; We sit around it, every one, And sing our songs till day is done.

SING IT LIKE THIS

Stretch up tall like the tree on verse 1, and point to the top on “way up there.”

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SONG 7

Hot Cocoa in My Mug

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

Hot cocoa in my mug, Marshmallow on the top; I hold it with both hands And drink it drop by drop.

VERSE 2

Hot cocoa after snow, With cookies on a plate; I share it with my family — Sharing makes it great!

SING IT LIKE THIS

Pretend to hold a warm mug with both hands, and blow on it gently before every pretend sip.

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SONG 8

The Giving Song

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

I have a gift for you, I wrapped it by myself; It isn’t big or fancy — It sat upon my shelf.

VERSE 2

Giving is the happy part, Better than the getting; A present from a loving heart Is not for forgetting.

SING IT LIKE THIS

Hold out your hands like you are giving a present on verse 1, and hug your arms on “loving heart.”

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SONG 9

Boots in the Snow

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

Crunch, crunch, boots in the snow, Making little tracks in a row; Step by step and stomp, stomp, stomp — Hear my boots go romp, romp, romp!

VERSE 2

Crunch, crunch, off we go, Down the lane where cold winds blow; Home again for something warm — Winter can’t do us any harm!

SING IT LIKE THIS

March in place and stomp on every “crunch” and “stomp” — louder every time through.

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SONG 10

Family Gathered Round

Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

VERSE 1

Family gathered round the fire, Every chair is taken; Grandma tells her stories While the bread is baking.

VERSE 2

Family gathered round, Singing soft and low; Love is in the laughter And the firelight’s glow.

SING IT LIKE THIS

A quiet last song — sing it sitting close together, softer and softer, till the very last word.

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SONGS IN THIS BOOK — WORDS & MUSIC CREDITS

1. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas — Traditional American Christmas song (published 1881)

2. Here We Come A-Caroling — Traditional English carol (the Wassail Song)

3. Christmas Is Coming — Traditional English nursery rhyme

4. Snowflakes Falling Down — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

5. Twinkle, Little Christmas Lights — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

6. Our Christmas Tree — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

7. Hot Cocoa in My Mug — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

8. The Giving Song — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

9. Boots in the Snow — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

10. Family Gathered Round — Words & Music: Grace and Grids (original, 2026)

All songs in this book are public domain or traditional in both words and music, or original Grace and Grids works (each song page says which). For personal use only.