the bells of Christmas ring again
there’s magic in the air
renewing bonds and bringing joy
and calling us to care
we come together sharing hearts
for everyone to see
inside we’re all the same you know
just one big family

in a town called Bethlehem
a baby boy was born
a promise kept by God above
salvation’s seeds were sown
angels sang from heaven high
the magi journeyed far
guided to the manger’s side
by a twinkling little star

the songs of Christmas play again
there’s magic in the air
renewing bonds and bringing joy
and calling us to care
we come together sharing hearts
caroling in the streets
inside we’re all the same you know
just one big family

the world can be a scary place
don’t let it get you down
there’s more to life than toys and games
see beauty all around
kindness is the greatest gift
a smile can make a day
grace lies in a helping hand
and love will find a way

the bells of Christmas ring again
there’s magic in the air
renewing bonds and bringing joy
and calling us to care
we come together sharing hearts
for everyone to see
inside we’re all the same you know
just one big family

Portland, Oregon ‘12