You Leader - Old Christmases Lyrics

Oh, I can still remember the frost on Grandma's pain
The laughter of my cousins as we played our little games
The crackle of the fire, the scent of pine so sweet
The sound of shuffling cards and the warmth of family

The table set with care, a feast we'd all adore
The joy of giving gifts beneath the creaky floor
Oh, those Christmases of long ago, where love was all we'd ever know
The magic's not just in the past, this season's moments, let's make them last

Oh, the years have flown so quickly, now the scene has changed
It's me who sets the table and fills the picture frame
The children light the candles, their faces all aglow
Their wonder and their laughter just like mine years ago

The carols fill the air, the tree stands tall and bright
New memories are forming on this holy starry night
Oh, those Christmases of long ago still guide the way the candles glow
But tonight's the time to hold so tight the love we give, the smile so bright

So here's to all the past and now, to hearts that learn to show us how
To treasure all the ones we're near and pass along the love sincere
Oh, though the past will always stay in every laugh, in every sway
But the presence where the magic lies in the shining stars of my children's eyes

Oh, those Christmases of long ago still warm my heart beneath the snow
But let's embrace what's here tonight, for love is timeless, love's our light