I grew up in a small house Just me and my mom The poorest kid in the school But got whatever I want She worked all day and all night To make the holiday Shalalalalala, shine So Christmas is my favorite time of the year It seems like everyone's got a little more cheer Maybe it's the lights that brighten the atmosphere 'Cause Christmastime is finally here Yeah, yeah, yeah My favorite time of the year I like the trees and the snow And I don't mind the gifts I can't lie I like the music Even though I'm Jewish These days are sharp for my mom I get a jolly to Falalalalala low So Christmas is my favorite time of the year It seems like everyone's got a little more cheer Maybe it's the lights that brighten the atmosphere 'Cause Christmastime is finally here Yeah, yeah, yeah My favorite time of the year ♪ My favorite time of the year Huh, now I don't care who you are or where you're from But you can't deny That when you see your town all decorated in lights Now that's a good time! So Christmas is my favorite time of the year It seems like everyone's got a little more cheer Maybe it's the lights that brighten the atmosphere 'Cause Christmastime is finally here Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ My favorite time of the year Yeah, yeah, yeah My favorite time of the year