The Greatest Gift of All This Night

Snowflakes falling, fire's calling, carols softly in the air Lights are twinkling, spirits thinking, of the gifts we're going to share Ribbons gleaming, boxes dreaming, of the treasures they hold tight But the truest blessing, the heart confessing, is the love that fills the night 'Cause on Christmas Eve, it's not what's underneath the tree It's the laughter lines and happy sighs, the family you see Warm hands holding, stories unfolding, a closeness that can't be bought The greatest gift of all this night, is the love that we are brought Grandma's knitting, stories spitting, of Christmases long ago Grandpa snoozing, dreams infusing, with visions of falling snow Kids are bouncing, hearts are trouncing, with excitement in their eyes The magic's brewing, a feeling gluing, hearts together as they rise 'Cause on Christmas Eve, it's not what's underneath the tree It's the laughter lines and happy sighs, the family you see Warm hands holding, stories unfolding, a closeness that can't be bought The greatest gift of all this night, is the love that we are brought Maybe presents glitter, with a festive, joyful gleam But the warmth that truly matters, is the love that's part of the scene 'Cause on Christmas Eve, it's not what's underneath the tree It's the laughter lines and happy sighs, the family you see Warm hands holding, stories unfolding, a closeness that can't be bought The greatest gift of all this night, is the love that we are brought So hold them close, let feelings disclose, the love that makes us whole For Christmas Eve's true treasure, is the love that fills the soul