Have a Holly Jolly Christmas was written by Johnny Marks in 1962. It was originally recorded by The Quinto Sisters and gained popularity when Burl Ives re-recorded it for the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The song has become one of the most popular Christmas songs in the United States.
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Have a holly, jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year,
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I don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer.
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Have a holly, jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street,
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Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.
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Hey, ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see,
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Somebody's waiting there, kiss her once for me.
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Have a holly, jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear,
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Oh, by golly, have a holly, jolly Christmas this year.