Pretty packages are flashing down the sidewalk Bells are ringing as the people go their way Christmas time around the world For every boy and girl There will come a time they'll Wonder how it started In just one night the world was changed forever Just one life given willingly And I remember - That December how it started In just one night Little children with a list of all their wishes Busy shoppers with a list of what they need Every year we start anew with so many things to do We forget sometimes just why it is we do them In just one night the world was changed forever Just one life given willingly And I remember - That December how it started In just one night In just one night