That's What Christmas Is to Me

It's not about the colored lights,
Mistletoe or snowball fights
It's not about the tinsel on the tree
It doesn't matter what you spend
Or how many cards you send
That's not what Christmas is to me
Oh I love it all don't get me wrong
I'll deck the halls and sing the songs
I'll stay up late on Christmas Eve
And I'll buy gifts for everyone
But after all is said and done
Deep in my heart, what I believe

Is that God the Father touched the earth
In a manger with a virgin birth
Right before the eyes of wise men three
Jesus Christ almighty came to be
That's what Christmas is to me

I once believed in Santa Clause
I had seen him, in department stores
I wrote him letters faithfully
And I was always well behaved
'Cause I knew I'd love the gifts he gave
That was how Christmas used to be
But I turned on the news one night
I saw Christmas in a different light
The merchandising and the greed
And it's fine to give to those you love
But make sure you save just enough
To give to those who truly need

(Repeat Chorus)

Now every year about this time
It serves us to remind
The greatest gift of all is love
When I think of those who's fates are sealed
On city streets and battlefields
I know we can not give enough
And I never thought I'd be the one
To say it truly is more fun
To give than to receive
So let's gather round the Christmas feast
And join hands and pray for peace
And pray for those who don't believe...