While ‘There’s Always Tomorrow‘ plucks at the heartstrings, and ‘The Christmas Waltz‘ sways in sad three-quarter time, it is this song that always melts my heart – strangely, as it’s one of the most uplifting holiday classic songs that’s ever been written. A highlight of the animated ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’ – one of the stalwart chestnuts from my childhood’s television diet – this tells the story of when the Winter Warlock is transformed into a friendly creature through the generosity of Kris Kringle.
More powerfully, it teaches the lesson of doing things in small steps to succeed at greater goals.
I’m not sure why this always renders me a tear-stained, blubbering basket-case, but without fail it moves me considerably – that silly human spirit on unabashed display at the most wonderful time of the year.
