little girls and little boys dream of worlds full of toys this time of the year when christmas is near oh evergreens are snowy white sleigh bells ring through the night this time of the year when christmas is near and somewhere near a steeple people kneel and pray and choirs sing carols of christmas day yes santa claus is on his way with loads of joy on his sleigh this time of the year when christmas is near santa claus is on his way with loads of joy on his sleigh this time of the year when christmas is near