Song 485 ( Jethro Tull - Christmas Song )

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Merry Christmas Eve! The city was so kind as to deliver me a two foot snow berm free of charge in time for Christmas that I just got done throwing over the six foot pile of snow at the end of my driveway.
Anyway, to my song pick:
This song is a bit of a downer for Christmas, however, it is still an excellent song for the occasion. The first couple of lines are actually taken from a traditional song that is called, I believe, Once in Royal David City. After this first couple of lines the song takes a serious tone concerning those less fortunate this Holiday Season. I love the dynamics in this song in how the song builds up to the end. Of course the line: "Hey Santa, pass us that bottle will you?" is a wonderful way to end the song.
Merry Christmas!

Here is the original studio version on YouTube.
Here is the 2003 studio version on YouTube.
Here is a live performance on YouTube.

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