“White Winter Hymnal” is a popular song performed by the vocal group Pentatonix. Originally by Fleet Foxes, the song was reimagined by Pentatonix and included in their 2014 holiday album, That’s Christmas to Me. Known for their a cappella style, Pentatonix uses only their voices to create all the harmonies and rhythms. In their version of the song, they layer intricate vocal parts that make the music feel rich and full, while keeping the melody simple and memorable.
The song itself doesn’t have the typical festive or religious themes associated with holiday music. Instead, “White Winter Hymnal” tells a short, almost mysterious story, using vivid imagery of winter scenes. The lyrics describe people dressed in red scarves, walking in the snow, with a rhythmic flow that adds to the song’s charm. Pentatonix’s version enhances this imagery with their precise harmonies, making it both relaxing and engaging to listen to, even if you’re not familiar with the song’s deeper meaning.
In the music video, Pentatonix performs while walking through a winter forest. The visuals match the song’s lyrics, as the group is dressed in cozy winter outfits. The video complements the song’s feeling of simplicity and calm, bringing viewers into a peaceful winter setting.
Video: White Winter Hymnal by Pentatonix
White Winter Hymnal Lyrics by Pentatonix
I was following the [8x]
I was following the pack
All swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied ’round their throats
To keep their little heads
From fallin’ in the snow
And I turned ’round and there you go
And, Michael, you would fall
And turn the white snow red as strawberries
In the summertime
I was following the pack
All swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied ’round their throats
To keep their little heads
From fallin’ in the snow
And I turned ’round and there you go
And, Michael, you would fall
And turn the white snow red as strawberries
In the summertime
I was following the pack
All swallowed in their coats
With scarves of red tied ’round their throats
To keep their little heads
From fallin’ in the snow
And I turned ’round and there you go
And, Michael, you would fall
And turn the white snow red as strawberries
In the summertime
