Billy's Christmas Wish

Some Christmas songs make us smile. Some make us sing along.
And then there are a few that quietly reach into the heart and remind us what the season is really about.

“Billy’s Christmas Wish” is one of those rare songs.

Originally told by Red Sovine, this spoken-word Christmas story isn’t about presents under a tree — it’s about compassion, innocence, and a little boy whose final Christmas wish was for others to be happy.

This song tells the story of Billy… a poor, tired child who sits on Santa’s lap and asks for nothing for himself — only hoping that other children might have a better Christmas than he ever had.

It’s a beautiful story.

And it’s a heartbreaking one.

I chose to share this song because it reminds us that Christmas isn’t found in shopping lists or decorations, but in kindness, love, and how we treat the least among us.

If this song touches your heart, I hope you’ll carry Billy’s message with you — not just at Christmas, but all year long.

Thank you for listening.

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— Jerry Nix Music