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Another that I recall with much fondness is Here Comes Santa Claus.

At the annual Christmas show that I went to as a kid at the end all of the children would be gathered onto the stage. In order to get Santa to come visit us at the event we had to sing this song. So we would start out singing a verse, and then the director would tell us that we weren't loud enough, and that Santa couldn't hear us to know to come. So we would sing it again, louder. Still not enough! So louder yet again, now fairly screaming it out. Not enough! Then we bellowed it out at the top of our lungs, craning our heads back, more shouting then singing, jus making the walls almost shake...and then the song leader would get a sudden quizzical look on his face, frantically motion for us to be quiet, and then say, "What's that?!!" And outside you could hear jingle bells tinkling. In another moment, the outside door would burst open and in walked Santa Claus.

As far as I know, it's still being done today.

What a great memory!

Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin' on the reins
Bells are ringin', children singin'
All is merry and bright
Hang your stockings and say your prayers
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He's got a bag that's filled with toys
For boys and girls again
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He doesn't care if you're rich or poor
He loves you just the same
Santa Claus knows we're all Gods children
That makes everything right
So fill your hearts with Christmas cheer
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus lane
He'll come around when the chimes ring out
That it's Christmas morn again
Peace on earth will come to all
It we just follow the light
So lets give thanks to the lord above
That Santa Claus comes tonight!