Overture - Fiorello! - Original Broadway Cast

In the month of December on the 25th day,
We observe a Holy Celebration,
And with joyful hearts deck the halls in glad array,
And we sing in praise and adoration,
Sing Hosanna Hallelujah.
On the Eve of the Christmas, when we gather 'round the pine,
And we tell that story sweet and tender,
And we raise our glasses of the mull winter wine,
With a toast to the season and its splendor,
Sing Hosanna Hallelujah.
On the morning of Christmas when we joyfully rise,
And wake the children from their slumber,
'Tis a glad sight to see, old St. Nicholas in their eyes,
And we're grateful for blessings without number,
Sing Hosanna Hallelujah.
The joy our children share, spreads Christmas everywhere,
'Tis a glad sight to see old St. Nicholas in their eyes,
And we're grateful for blessings without number,
Sing Hosanna Hallelujah.
When the yule log is burning and the feast is on its way,
Then it's come bring the family together,
And with joyful spirits let's go down into the sleigh,
And we'll glide through snowy winter weather,
Sing Hosanna Hallelujah.
In the month of December on the 25th day,
We observe the Holy Celebration
Giving thanks for the Christmas in the same old-fashioned way,
And we sing in praise and adoration,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Giving thanks this day, in the same old-fashioned way,
Sing Hosanna Hallelujah.