Here, in alphabetical order, are the partial lyrics to all the songs I could find that contain a mention of Christmas stockings.
I’ve marked the line before and after, and highlighted the word “stocking” for easy reference.
DISCLAIMER: Please be aware of several things.
(1) This list may not be complete. If you know of any songs I have missed, please e-mail me or post a comment and I’ll get your song added to the list.
(2) I haven’t heard of a lot of these songs . . . but I trusted my ever-knowledgeable Internet.
(3) Some of these songs contain profanity or objectionable imagery. I honestly went back and forth about whether or not to include them, but as I do not favor or condone censorship under any circumstances, it seemed hypocritical to then censor my own blog because some reader might be offended. I’ll mark the offending lyrics with a big CR for “creepy” or “crude” so you can know to skip them if you think they will offend . . . but please know they are included. If you’re perusing this site with your kids, just be aware.
(4) There are 38 songs total, so I’ve broken he list into 3 parts: 1-12, 13-24, and 25-38.
<!–[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]–><!–[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]–>I’m Coming Home for Christmas
Little Christmas Stocking With a Hole in the Toe
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
<!–[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]–><!–[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]–>I ONLY WANT YOU FOR CHRISTMAS
Alan Jackson
The snow is falling
It’s Christmas Eve
Presents are wrapped
Under the tree
Is there one for me?
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don’t need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon ’round yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon ’round yourself
I ain’t gonna write no letter
Send north to the pole
Cause what I’m wanting this year
Saint Nick don’t need to know
I only want you for Christmas, baby
I don’t need nothing else
I only want you for Christmas, baby
Tie a ribbon ’round yourself
Oh, tie a ribbon ’round yourself
So put on your Christmas STOCKINGS
I’ll find that mistletoe
Let’s get into the holiday spirits
And honey ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
The Beu Sisters
Snowman angels, ribbons, bows
Dreams of cocoa and mistletoe
Seems like years since I’ve been home
Can’t bare to spend another Christmas alone
Packed my bags, I’m on my way
Heading home for the holidays
Crowded airports, flights delayed
Should’ve hitched a ride on Santa’s sleigh
Can’t wait to see their faces
Told ’em I couldn’t make it
But I’m gonna be there soon
Twinkle lights and caroling
Candy-cane-shaped sugar cookies
I’m coming home for Christmas
I’m coming home for Christmas
Friends and family trim the tree
Don’t put the star on top without me
Cause I’m coming home for Christmas
I’m coming home, it’s Christmastime
Bundled up like an Eskimo
Sitting in the snow
This little town is all the glow
While Jingle Bells is on the radio
Just a block away from memory lane
Snowflakes frosting windows
Neighbors waving happy holidays
While I slip and slide
Up the icy walkway
Can’t wait to see their faces
Ring the bell my heart is racing
Don’t even know their
Gonna see me soon
Standing in the doorway
The door swings open, Merry Christmas
They cover me with hugs and kisses
The little ones say a Christmas wish
Came true and mine did too
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I’m finally home for Christmas
Friends and family trim the tree
Let’s put the star on and hang the STOCKINGS
I’m finally home for Christmas
Can’t believe I’m home for Christmastime
I’m finally home for Christmastime
Jessica Simpson
I see the lights are shining, against the winter sky
Above the rooftops, reindeer are flying
Bells are ringing through the night, I look outside
There’s a sleigh ride, a choir begins to sing
Stars gleaming, kids are dreaming
Of what the day will bring
In the fallen snow under the mistletoe
I need you here with me when I hold you close
Baby, take my hand in wonderland
Cause it’s Merry Christmas time again
It’s Christmastime again
A wreath on every front door, lights hung for all to see
Warm cider by the fire, STOCKINGS for you and me
Kids a gift for Santa, milk and cookies by the tree
I’m wondering what will he bring, this year on Christmas eve
Well there’s nothing like being home for Christmas
It’s a wonderful time of year
And there’s just one thing that’s noticed missing
Baby I’d feel that something’s missing
If you’re not here
Traditional
Jolly old St. Nicholas, lean your ear this way!
Don’t you tell a single soul, what I’m going to say;
Christmas Eve is coming soon; now, you dear old man,
Whisper what you’ll bring to me; tell me if you can
When the clock is striking twelve, when I’m fast asleep,
Down the chimney broad and black, with your pack you’ll creep;
All the STOCKINGS you will find hanging in a row;
Mine will be the shortest one, you’ll be sure to know
Johnny wants a pair of skates, Susie wants a dolly;
Nellie wants a story book; she thinks dolls are folly;
As for me, my little brain isn’t very bright;
Choose for me, old Santa Claus, what you think is right
LITTLE CHRISTMAS STOCKING WITH A HOLE IN THE TOE
Unknown
In the house upon the hill
Hanging on the window sill
Was a little Christmas stocking with a hole in the toe
And when Santa came to call
At the house upon the hill
He saw the Christmas STOCKING hanging in the candle glow.
Santa chuckled to himself
As he walked across the floor
To the little Christmas stocking with a hole in the toe
And he saw a note was pinned
The place where it was torn
He read the note
then turned his head
so teardrops would not show
The note said, “Santa I am just a little boy
And I have everything that could bring me yuletide joy
When you fill my stocking, if it should overflow
I won’t mind if something pushes through the hole in the toe.”
Santa went back to his sled
And he loaded up his pack
Then he went back down the chimney and his heart was oh so glad
And he filled the stocking until no more he could pack
‘Cause the note said, “Please, dear Santa
Could you make the gifts for mom & dad?”
Slade/Oasis/Westlife
Are you hanging up a STOCKING on the wall?
It’s the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red-nosed reindeer?
Does he turn up on his sleigh?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody’s having fun
Look to the future now
It’s only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside?
Does your granny always tell ya that old songs are the best?
Then she’s up and rock ‘n’ rollin’ with the rest
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS
NSync
We’ve been waiting all year for this night
When the snow is glistening on the trees outside
All the STOCKINGS are hung by the fire side
Waiting for Santa to arrive
And all the love will show
Cuz everybody knows it’s Christmas time
And all the kids will see
The gifts under the tree
It’s the best time of year for the family
It’s a wonderful feeling
Feel the love in the room from the floor to the ceiling
It’s that time of year
Christmas time is here and
With a message from above
God sends you His love and
Everything’s OK
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays
CR MERRY FREAKIN’ CHRISTMAS CR
Calibretto 13
Well, I woke up that night to take a pee
Decided to look under the tree
Well, what did I see? Oh it was he, stuffing the STOCKING for me
It was my dad
He said, “Son, you’re going on 19
It’s time to face reality
There is no Santa Claus
Face it if you can,
Cause Santa Claus was really just a man”
Santa Claus was just a man
Santa Claus was just a man
Why was I lied to?
It’s so hard to understand
Santa Claus was just a man
Santa Claus was just a man
Now I’m very mad
‘cause Santa Claus was really just my dad
He sat me down that morning to explain
But all the words he told me were in vain
Because the lie that I was living
Had led me to believe
That Santa Claus was more than just a dream
He was my dad
Santa Claus was just a man
Santa Claus was just a man
South Park/Mr. Garrison
I heard there is no Christmas in the silly Middle East
No trees, no snow, no Santa Claus,
They have different religious beliefs
They believe in Muhammad and not in our holiday
And so every December I got to the Middle East and say
Hey there Mr. Muslim, merry fucking Christmas
Put down that book, the Koran, and here’s some holiday wishes
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s Jesus’ birthday
So get off your heathen Muslim ass and fucking celebrate
There is no holiday season in India I’ve heard
They don’t hang up their STOCKINGS and that is just absurd
They’ve never read a Christmas story
They don’t know what Rudolph is about
And that is why in December I’ll go to India and shout
Hey there Mr. Hinduist, merry fucking Christmas
Drink eggnog and eat some beef and pass it to the missus
In case you haven’t noticed its Jesus’ birthday
So get of your heathen Hindu ass and fucking celebrate
Now I heard that in Japan everyone just lives in sin
They pray to several gods and put needles in their skin
On December 25th all they do is eat a cake
And that is why I go to Japan and walk around and say
Hey there Mr. Shintoist, merry fucking Christmas
God is gonna kick your ass, you infidelic pagan scum
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s festive things to do
So let’s all rejoice for Jesus and merry fucking Christmas to you
On Christmas day
I travel around the world and say
Down with Krishnas, Buddists, and all you atheists too
Merry fucking Christmas to you
Eartha Kitt/Jhene/Madonna/Kylie Minogue/Mindy McCready/B2K/Faith Evans/Carter’s Chord/Vonda Shepard
Santa, baby, fill my STOCKING with a duplex, and checks
Sign your X on the line, Santa, baby
And hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany’s
I really do, believe in you
So let’s see if you, believe in me
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing
A ring . . . and I don’t mean on the phone
Santa baby, please hurry down the chimney tonight
Elvis Presley/Dwight Yoakam/Tricia Yearwood
Well, it’s Christmastime, pretty baby
And the snow is fallin’ on the ground (Christmas, Christmas)
Well, it’s Christmas time, pretty baby
And the snow is on the ground (Christmas, Christmas)
Well, you be a real good little girl
Santa Claus is back in town. (Christmas, Christmas)
Got no sleigh with reindeer, no sack on my back
You’re gonna see me comin’ in a big black Cadillac
Whoa, oh, it’s Christmas time, pretty baby
And the snow is fallin’ on the ground (Christmas, Christmas)
Well, you be a real good little baby
Santa Claus is back in town.
(Christmas, Christmas. Christmas)
Hang up your pretty STOCKINGS, turn off the light
Santa Claus is comin’ down your chimney tonight
Traditional
I just came back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way
I stopped off at the North Pole to spend the holiday
I called on old dear Santa Claus to see what I could see
He took me to his workshop and told his plans to me
Now Santa is a busy man – he has no time to play
He’s got millions of STOCKINGS to fill on Christmas day
You’d better write your letter now and mail it right away
Because he’s getting ready – his reindeers and his sleigh
You better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He’s making a list and checking it twice
He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake
Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry
You better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
The Arrogant Worms
There won’t be any presents this Christmas
No goodies in your STOCKING
The milk and cookies that the children left out
Will be left untouched beside the sink
The reindeer will be staying in their pens this year
The elves haven’t built anything
‘Cause Santa got arrested
Last Christmas Day
Police got calls on 911
About a red-suited man who weighed a ton
There was a clear trail of evidence pointing north
This was the seventh time it happened on December 24th
The Mounties reached the North Pole
They found it was outside their jurisdiction
They called up Interpol, the Finnish police
To facilitate the suspect’s extradition
They knocked on the door of a well-marked shop
With a warrant for the owner’s apprehension
Then Santa got arrested
Christmas Day
Santa was charged with B&E
His council advised he plead guilty
There was footage of the crime running on TV
And photographs of little children sitting on his knee
The judge expressed concern about the risk of recidivism
His sentence was commuted
He got a bond of non-association with the elves
And his reindeer license was suspended
He says he’s giving up all of his former life
And now he wants to be a dental assistant
‘Cause Santa got arrested
Traditional
Up on the housetop, reindeer pause
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones’ Christmas joys
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
First comes the STOCKING of little Nell
Oh, dear Santa fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that will open and shut her eyes
Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
Next comes the stocking of little Will
Oh, just see what a glorious fill
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
A whistle and a ball and a whip that cracks
Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
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January 3, 2009 at 10:54 am
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