This is my favorite Christmas Carol from my childhood. Gang, in the late 60's my parents would put this album by Andy Williams on a giant counsel and my little heart would fill with joy.
"Happy Holiday" was introduced by Bing Crosby and Marjorie Reynolds (dubbed by Martha Mears) in the 1942 film Holiday Inn in a scene when the Inn opens for the first time. While it is commonly regarded as a Christmas song, in the film it is performed on New Year's Eve, and expresses a wish for the listener to enjoy "happy holidays" throughout the entire year.
Jo Stafford was the first to release it on a Christmas album, on her album of the same name in 1955.
The Kay Thompson song "The Holiday Season" is sometimes paired with "Happy Holiday" as a medley. This was first popularized by Andy Williams.
ENJOY. I pray your heart is filled with joy today. Hugs, Lynn
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