Christmas Day

Michael W. Smith, Mandisa

About Christmas Day

"Christmas Day" is a Christmas song by Michael W. Smith featuring Mandisa, from Smith's third Christmas album, It's a Wonderful Christmas (2007). In 2014 Smith remade this song for his fourth Christmas album The Spirit of Christmas (2014), this time featuring Jennifer Nettles.


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Snow covered rooftops
Lights on the trees
The sound of singing
I hear down every street

Families have gathered
From miles away
Oh, Merry Christmas
It's Christmas day

You see that old tree
Down Cotton Lane
Those lights keep shining
It's always the same

We hear the church bells
Ring out to say
Oh, Merry Christmas
It's Christmas day
Oh, Merry Christmas
It's Christmas day

Swing the lights and hang the stockings
Decorate with green and red
Made the cookies for old Santa
Made a runway for his sled

Singing carols on a sleigh ride
Gather 'round the manger scene
Open presents, read the letter
And together we will sing

Oh, Merry Christmas
Joy to the world
For every nation
For every boy and girl

Let's light a candle
For peace we pray
Oh, Merry Christmas
It's Christmas day
It's Christmas day
It's Christmas day

Let's light a candle
For peace we pray
Oh, Merry Christmas
It's Christmas day
Oh, Merry Christmas
It's Christmas day

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Michael W. Smith

Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American contemporary Christian musician, who has charted primarily in the contemporary Christian and occasionally in the mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in this World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Smith is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and has earned 40 Dove Awards. Over the course of his career, he sold more than 13 million albums and recorded 29 No. 1 Hit songs, fourteen gold albums, and five platinum albums. Smith is an American Music Award recipient; he was also named one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People". more »

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11 facts about this song

Christmas Day" Song Origin
The song "Christmas Day" was initially recorded and released by Christian artist Michael W. Smith in 1998 from his holiday album "Christmastime".
Collaboration
In 2013, Jennifer Nettles, Mandisa and Michael W. Smith collaborated to record a new version of the song.
Album Feature
The re-recorded track was featured on Smith's Christmas album, "The Spirit of Christmas," released in 2014, which was his fourth Christmas album.
Song Synopsis
True to its title, "Christmas Day" is a holiday-themed song that celebrates the Christmas season and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Popular Artists
Jennifer Nettles is a famed country singer known for being part of the band Sugarland, while Mandisa is a gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist who gained popularity after competing on the fifth season of American Idol.
Album Recognition
"The Spirit of Christmas", which includes this collaboration, is one of the highest-charting Christmas albums recorded by Michael W. Smith. It reached number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and was the number one holiday album of 2014.
Diversity of Artists
This version of "Christmas Day" is unique for its blend of different musical styles and genres, showcasing the distinct talents and voices of Jennifer Nettles, Mandisa, and Michael W. Smith.
Impact on Christmas Music
The track has become a staple of Christian Christmas music playlists since its release.
Celebrity Collaborations
"The Spirit of Christmas" album where "Christmas Day" is included also features collaborations with other big-name artists including Carrie Underwood, Bono, Lady A, and more.
Inspirational Song
Consistent with the genre of all three artists, the song "Christmas Day" spreads a message of hope and faith, underscoring the spiritual importance of the Christmas holiday for Christian listeners.
Chart Performance
Despite the holiday-themed nature of the song, "Christmas Day" received substantial radio airplay and performed well on Christian music charts, demonstrating its overall popularity with listeners.

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