"Frosty the Snowman" is one of the most popular kids' Christmas carols of all time. It's a story of a beloved snowman that comes to life through the magic of a top hat placed upon his head. To adults, Frosty is just a fairytale, but children believe that he is real. In fact, it's the Christmas spirit and magic of the holidays that keep Frosty alive in the hearts of children.
History of "Frosty the Snowman" Christmas Carol
According to Christmas-Lyrics.org, "Frosty the Snowman" was written by Steve "Jack" Rollins and Steve Nelson, and recorded by Gene Autry in 1950. Just like "Jingle Bells" and over songs about winter, "Frosty the Snowman" is considered to be a Christmas carol despite that fact that it doesn't mention Christmas at all in the lyrics.
"Frosty the Snowman" was very popular among children as soon as it was released, especially following the success of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", which was written and release the previous year in 1949.
The song was later adapted into Christmas television specials for children, including the original Ranking/Bass production of Frosty the Snowman which aired in 1969, and Frosty Returns, which aired in 1995.
The original Frosty the Snowman, which aired in 1969, tells the story of a girl named Karen who brings Frosty to life with the magic hat of a misguided magician. As Frosty notices the temperature rising, Karen and Frosty set out on an adventure towards the North Pole where Frosty can live safely without the fear of melting away.
The movie had a more Christmas feel by incorporating Santa into the story. When Frosty and Karen get trapped in a Greenhouse, Frosty melts into a puddle. But with the help of Santa and the magic of Christmas snow, he brings Frosty back to life and takes Holly home. Santa also stops the magician from stealing back Frosty's hat. The story is narrated by Jimmy Durante.
"Frosty the Snowman" has a catchy tune and an uplifting spirit ,making it perfect for the holiday season.
"Frosty the Snowman" Lyrics
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say,
He was made of snow but the children
Know how he came to life one day.
The entire lyrics to "Frosty the Snowman" can be provided by Christmas-Lyrics.org
"Frosty the Snowman" is one of the favorite songs of the holiday season because it tells the story of a jolly snowman who comes to life. It inspires the imagination of children, who believe that Frosty came to life, even though the adults may not. It suggests that with the magic of Christmas, anything can happen as long there is faith in it.
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