It used to look like Getting out the Christmas tree Surrounded by my family Decorate til every branch was full Twinkle lights sparkling The neighborhood is caroling Like an old time Christmas movie Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Dreaming of the winter snow The kind you see inside a globe Oh it's such a sweet reminder The essence of Christmas Is living inside my memories Like ornaments hanging on a tree Moments I'm missing The most are the ones I'll never beat With everyone I love around the tree It used to feel like Getting close around the fire Guessing presents so excited All the magic made my young heart sing Winter coats and Yuletide Sipping cocoa until we're tired Fighting sleep to hear the sleigh bells ring Candlelight in every window pane Tis the season to learn to love again The essence of Christmas Is living inside my memories Like ornaments hanging on a tree Moments I'm missing The most are the ones I'll never beat With everyone I love around the tree Oh holy night We're safe and sound in bed All is calm and bright inside my head And life might change The celebrations come and go But I still I still know that The essence of Christmas Is living inside my memories Like ornaments hanging on a tree Moments I cherish The most are the ones I'll never beat With everyone I love around the tree With everyone I love around the tree With everyone I love around the tree