The premise is a simple one, with the first verse of the song detailing Snoopy being chosen for his assignment, and the second focusing on Snoopy chasing down the figure. This structure allows for the long standing conflict between Snoopy and The Red Baron to be established in an effective manner within the confines in the song, while occasional lines (like "the bells from the village below") hint at a lighter tone to come.
Sung by The Royal Guardsmen, the group is a pivotal part of why the song is so memorable. Chris Nunley, the primary vocals in the band, can sell moments of tension within the tale while also making moments of levity equally effective. Those moments of levity come in the final verse of the song, which has Snoopy cornered by The Red Baron, "certain that this was the end", when he's met with a surprise; The Red Baron bellows "Merry Christmas my friend" and the two put aside their differences in the name of the holiday.
It's such a sweet conclusion that helps reaffirm the sort of cheerful spirit that can inhabit a person at Christmas. That sort of feeling can unite even the most bitter of rivals, in this case Snoopy and The Red Baron. And even though the two are certain "to meet on some other day" in less comfortable circumstances, Snoopy's Christmas is a shining example of not just quality Christmas music but also the sort of compassion the holiday season can bring out in all of us.
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