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clapping hands in time.]

Santa! Santa! Hail to Santa Claus!

Here’s glad applause

For Santa Claus!

Our hearts he draws

To him because—

Just because he’s Santa Claus, our dear old Santa Claus!

Santa.

Some say each child should have a Christmas stocking,

And so do I!

Chorus.

And so do I!

Santa.

While others seem to find the notion shocking,

And frown and sigh.

Chorus.

And frown and sigh.

Santa.

But I—I love to hear my sleigh-bells ringing

Good will to all!

Chorus.

Good will to all!

Santa.

To spend my time in joy and laughter bringing

To great and small!

Chorus.

To great and small!

[Clapping hands as before.]

Santa! Santa! Hail to Santa Claus!

[Etc.]

Santa. [Briskly.]

Come, children—in my sleigh we’ll take our flight!

[Bowing to all.]

Now, merry Christmas—and to all good night!

All.

Good night!

[Santa and the children go off L. and the sleigh-bells jingle away into the distance.]

Queen. Quick! Let’s to work, my subjects dear!

And share the joy of spreading Christmas cheer!