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Backstory:

Hard to come up with an original angle, but I kept envisioning that moment -- happening more and more -- when the grown kids of families are setting up their own life, moving to another city, etc. So seemed appropriate for the family to have one big feast and to actually talk about that and wish the best as the "children" start their own lives and being their own Christmas traditions.

Lyrics:

                                                  
V1
It wasn’t very long ago
when Christmas came our way.
there were just a few of us
to celebrate this day.

And every year as time goes by,
Our family feast has grown.
Now you who sat upon our knee,
have children of your own.

CH
Let’s make this A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
With joy throughout the years.
Like cheerful songs and granddad’s toasts 
that left us all in tears.
Or handing out the first gift to the youngest in our midst,
And waiting by the mistletoe for a tender Christmas kiss.

 V2 
In this everchanging world
it’s so wonderful you’re here 
For no one knows for certain
where we all will be next year.

But these memories will never fade
As we go our separate ways
they’ll keep us all within our hearts
for countless Christmas days.

CH
Let’s make this A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER. 
With joy throughout the years.
Like cheerful songs and granddad’s toasts that left us all in tears.
Then let’s take down the angel, 
and wrap her carefully
She now belongs to all of you
For your own Christmas tree 


Outro
Let’s make this A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER. 
Take these traditions as your own
So you can hold your Yuletide feasts,
For years and years to come.

Tag
For years and year to come.

© 2025 Douglas Stanglin & Janet Devers