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A World War 2 Christmas

Christmas songs written in the midst of WW2

Marissa Pietrowicz
Dec 12, 2016
William Jessup University
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A World War 2 Christmas

White Christmas (1942)

This beloved holiday classic was written by the talented, American song-writer Irving Berlin. It was first publically performed by Bing Crosby on Christmas day during an NBC radio show. The song reminisces Christmases of the past and the longing for the holiday to be the way that it once was. This song lead to a film of the same name in 1954, starring Bing Crosby himself, and, according to Guinness World Records, Bing Crosby's version is the best-selling single of all time - a title still held over 50 years later - and still remains one of the most popular renditions of the song to this day.

I'M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS

JUST LIKE THE ONES I USED TO KNOW

WHERE THE TREETOPS GLISTEN AND CHILDREN LISTEN

TO HEAR SLEIGH BELLS IN THE SNOW

I'll Be Home for Christmas (1943)

This melancholy tune was specifically written in honor of soldiers stationed overseas who wanted nothing more than to be home for the joyous holiday. The song is meant to sound like that of a letter written to a loved one and speaks of the longing to be home. The 'letter' ends with a promise that they will be home for Christmas if only in their hearts and minds. It was originated by Bing Crosby once again.

CHRISTMAS EVE WILL FIND ME

WHERE THE LOVE LIGHT GLEAMS

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

IF ONLY IN MY DREAMS

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1944)

This holiday classic was written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine. It was originated by the Hollywood legend Judy Garland in the 1944 movie musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Her character, Esther, sings this song to her youngest sister, Tootie, in light of Tootie realizing that this will be their last Christmas before moving to New York. The song speaks of a bittersweet holiday and reminds us to remain merry even in the midst of the difficulties but offers hope for the future. The song is one of the most played melodies during the holiday season and has received several lyrical changes over the years in an attempt to make it happier.

SOME DAY SOON WE ALL WILL BE TOGETHER

IF THE FATES ALLOW

UNTIL THEN, WE'LL HAVE TO MUDDLE THROUGH SOMEHOW

SO HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS NOW

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