Released: October 23, 2001

Songwriter: Vince Guaraldi Lee Mendelson

Producer: Daryl Simmons Toni Braxton

[Verse 1]
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share

[Bridge]
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty's everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories are really there

[Verse 2]
Christmas time is here
We'll be drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of the year

[Guitar solo]
(Play, boy)

[Bridge]
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty's everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories are there

[Verse 2]
Christmas time is here, ooh
Baby, time is drawing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
And oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
And oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Merry Christmas, baby

Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton (born on October 7, 1967) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, actress, and philanthropist, and has been active since 1989. She is best known for her single “Unbreak My Heart” and her second album Secrets. Braxton was discovered early by William E. Pettaway Jr., who helped her launch her career.

Braxton first started performing with her four sisters in a family band titled “The Braxtons” in the late 1980s, successfully attracting the attention of Antonio “L.A.” Reid and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, who were co-artists Braxton’s songs, including her signature song, Un-Break My Heart.

L.A. Reid and Babyface brought Braxton in as a substitution and had her record a demo of “Love Shoulda Brought You Home”. The song made it onto the soundtrack of the movie Boomerang, giving her early success and recognition. Braxton started recording her solo debut album at LaFace Records on July 13, 1993, quickly gaining popularity as it peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. Braxton’s debut album has won her several awards, including three Grammy Awards. Her debut album also won her two American Music Awards.