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If you've been following my "Nansense" Blog, you should be aware that my all-time, favorite Christmas Song is "Here Comes Santa Claus!"
Gene Autry, "The Christmas Cowboy", wrote the song in 1947. He was inspired to write the lyrics after riding his horse in the annual Santa Claus Lane Parade. All the children lining the parade route were yelling and pointing, "Here comes Santa Claus". They were looking past Autry, the celebrity, watching for Santa Claus!
Here are the lyrics;  (Gene sang....Santie Claus.) It's truly a beautiful prayer for Christmas.

               "Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus.
                 Right down Santa Claus Lane.
                 Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer,
                 Pulling on the reins.
                 Bells are ringing, children singing
                 All is merry and bright.
                 So hang your stockings and say your prayers,
                'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

                Here come 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, cover up 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 God's Children
                That makes everything right.
                So fill your hearts with Christmas Joy,
                'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

                 Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus
                 Right down Santa Claus Lane.
                 He'll come around when chimes ring out
                 That it's Christmas Morn again.
                 Peace and Earth will come to all
                 If we just follow The Light.
                 So let's give thanks to the Lord above,
                 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
               
Autry was born, Orvon Grover "Gene"Autry. He appeared in 93 films, made numerous radio and TV appearances and recorded dozens of songs. One of his other Christmas Hits was "Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer." "Rudolph" was recorded and released in 1949. But, now here's a fun bit of Trivia, it was still #1 on January 1st. So, Autry had the first number one record of the 50's.
"Rudolph" was followed by another hit, "Frosty, the Snowman."