Where Christmas Begins by Cordelia Cross Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Thanksgiving dinner’s cooling down,

Family drifting all around,

Flyers spread across the table,

“Circle what you want,” they say.

We pack the pumpkins, fold the throws,

Goodbye to autumn as it goes.

Someone grabs the ladder and

We’re climbing to the loft today.

[Pre-Chorus]

Cardboard boxes coming down,

Little sparks start spinning ’round,

And even though it’s just one night,

It feels like something waking up inside.

[Chorus]

’Cause when we start the Christmas music,

Everything just shifts a bit.

Kids with glitter on their fingers,

Crafts half-finished where they sit.

Dodging airbeds in the way,

Garlands tangled, laughter loud,

This is family, this is magic,

This is what the season’s all about.

[Verse 2]

Lights get tested, half don’t work,

Someone laughs right into fits.

Hot cocoa warming up the kitchen,

Holiday chaos at its best.

Ornaments from years gone by,

Stories hanging in our hands.

We add our own for future nights,

A growing tree of where we stand.

[Pre-Chorus]

Branches open, lights go on,

Humming every Christmas song,

And when the star is finally placed,

The whole room holds its breath and waits.

[Chorus]

’Cause when we start the Christmas music,

Everything just shifts a bit.

Kids with glitter on their fingers,

Crafts half-finished where they sit.

Dodging airbeds in the way,

Garlands tangled, laughter loud,

This is family, this is magic,

This is what the season’s all about.

[Bridge]

Leftover turkey on our plates,

Board games out until it’s late,

Talking plans for morning sales,

Just happy that we’re all here safe.

[Final Chorus]

And with the living room all glowing,

Tree lights flicker soft and slow,

We stand close and breathe it in,

Watching years of memories show.

Dodging airbeds, sharing cocoa,

Humming carols soft and proud,

This is family, this is magic,

This is what the season’s all about.