This song was released on record for the first time in 1952, performed by 13-year old singer Jimmy Boyd.

After this first successful recording, artists like Jackson 5, John Mellencamp and Amy Winehouse has also performed- or recorded the song.

This arrangement is intended to be performed instrumental, but can also be performed with a vocal soloist. If you use a singer, it is possible to do it through the whole piece.

If so, please omit part 1 and 3 the first four measuresin...