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Family Christmas

from What Do You Celebrate? by Red Yarn

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"Family Christmas" is a heartwarming track inspired by the large family holiday gatherings of Red Yarn's childhood. It honors the full spectrum of emotions that come with the holidays, inviting listeners to reflect on their own traditions.

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It's a family Christmas
All the family's here
It's a family Christmas
With all my near and dears
Another family Christmas
Another cup of cheer
It's a family Christmas
And all the family's here

It's a family Christmas
The kids are playing outside
My aunt is telling old stories
My dad just laughed till he cried
My mom is making a recipe
From her momma's side
It's a family Christmas
It's love personified

Today I'm missing my grandma
And all the songs she sang
Old fingers on the piano
Playing through the pain
And we're toasting my grandpa
The way he said the prayer
It's a family Christmas
And they're all right here

It's a family Christmas
Another family Christmas

It's a family Christmas
Presents under the tree
I hid one for my cousin
And spotted one for me
It doesn't matter what's in there
It's the love that counts
Cuz it's a family Christmas
There's love in every ounce

My uncle couldn't make it
And I don't know why
I tried to ask my momma
But it just made her cry
He'd always sing my favorite
"Great Balls of Fire"
It's a family Christmas
I hear his voice in the choir

It's a family Christmas
All the family's here
It's a family Christmas
With all my near and dears
Another family Christmas
Another cup of cheer
It's a family Christmas
And all the family's here

For my family it's Christmas
But what about for yours?
Is there a day that feels different
When all the feelings stir?
A holiday tradition
Full of joy & mirth?
For my family it's Christmas
What about for yours?

What's your family's Christmas?
What's your family's Christmas?
What's your family's Christmas?
Whatever your traditions
I wish your family the best

credits

from What Do You Celebrate?, released November 25, 2022
Produced by Dean Jones at No Parking Studio.
Engineered by Dean Jones & Adam Selzer.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
Written by Andy Furgeson.

Music by...
Andy Furgeson - acoustic guitar, vocals
Dean Jones - drums, keyboards, bass, percussion, vocals
Jessie Eller-Isaacs - Vocals
Barbara Anderson - Vocals
Lewis Eller-Furgeson - Vocals
Mira Eller-Furgeson - Vocals

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Red Yarn Portland, Oregon

Red Yarn is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs & puppetry into engaging shows for all ages. With his energetic performances and lush folk-rock recordings, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

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