When I was about six years old, our church put on a Christmas musical. I can only remember my part of the program: dancing to Suzy Snowflake. This song has easy lyrics and is fun to listen to. Suzy Snowflake was written in 1951 and made famous by Rosemary Clooney and written by Sid Tepper and Roy Bennett, who composed over 300 songs from 1945 -1970, most notably for Elvis Presley. Here is a funky 1978 YouTube version.
So many classic Christmas songs are remade by artists in their rendition, and successfully, but we rarely hear Suzy Snowflake.
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Dressed in a snow-white gown
Tap, tap, tappin’ at your windowpane
To tell you she’s in town
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Soon you will hear her say
Come out ev’ryone and play with me
I haven’t long to stay
If you want to make a snowman
I’ll help you make one, one, two, three
If you want to take a sleigh ride
Whee! The ride’s on me
Here comes Suzy Snowflake
Look at her tumblin’ down
Bringing joy to ev’ry girl and boy
Suzy’s come to town
I was reminiscing about this song because I came across this picture of me and my little brother. My mother had to make the costume, and I watched with much anticipation. At six years old, the pink and white polka dots, the fur trim, the hat…the smiles on our faces. I was so excited to be Suzy Snowflake. I wasn’t the only snowflake that night as there were probably about 8-10 of us, tap, tap, tapping with our boots on the slick hardwood church floor. You have to look hard to see my boots. I loved the shiny patent leather boots!
If you want to make a snowman,
I’ll help you make one, one, two, three!
So catchy! Look up the song on YouTube and listen. It will make your day.
I think my brother, a bear, danced to Toyland, made famous by Doris Day. These songs are so old! I am happy that my mother and dad took this picture. Christmas is the memories. The favorite ornament, the favorite tradition, the foods, and being with family make it such a magical time.
What is your favorite Christmas childhood memory?