Winter Wonderland

"Winter Wonderland" is a song written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and lyricist Richard Bernhard Smith. Due to its seasonal theme, it is often regarded as a Christmas song in the Northern Hemisphere. Since its original recording by Richard Himber, it has been covered by over 200 different artists. The song's lyrics were about a couple's romance during the winter season. A later version of "Winter Wonderland" included a "new children's lyric" that transformed it "from a romantic winter interlude to a seasonal song about playing in the snow." The snowman mentioned in the song's bridge was changed from a minister to a circus clown, and the promises the couple made in the final verse were replaced with lyrics about frolicking. Singers like Johnny Mathis connected both versions of the song, giving "Winter Wonderland" an additional verse and an additional chorus.

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Nicole Scherzinger couldn't look happier as she and fiancé Thom Evans hold hands before hitting the rides at Winter Wonderland

Gareth Gates enjoys a family trip to Winter Wonderland with his rarely-seen daughter Missy and new girlfriend Allana Taylor

Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff and fiancé Ben Cohen dote on their daughter Mila, 7, as they take her for a fun day out at Winter Wonderland

Frank Lampard is every inch the doting dad as he treats rarely seen children Patricia, four, and Freddie, two, to a fun-filled outing at Winter Wonderland

James Corden clutches a complimentary ride ticket as he queues for a rollercoaster with his family during a fun-filled evening at Winter Wonderland

Liam Payne cuts a casual figure in a white Ritz Paris jumper as he takes his stylish girlfriend Kate Cassidy on fun-filled night at Winter Wonderland

Tom Cruise, 61, 'went on a secret date to London's Winter Wonderland' with Russian socialite Elsina Khayrova, 36, amid 'romance'

Leighton Meester looks ravishing in a plunging red dress as she leads stars at Prime Video's Winter Wonderland

Nadine Coyle twins with daughter Anaíya, 9, in a beret and UGG boots as she reunites with ex-fiancé Jason Bell for family night at Winter Wonderland

Coleen Rooney and husband Wayne put on rare PDA as footballer massages her shoulders as they take son Klay, 10, to Winter Wonderland

Maya Jama holds hands with boyfriend Stormzy on a fairground ride after he won her a teddy bear during romantic date night at Winter Wonderland

Perrie Edwards dotes on son Axel, two, during sweet festive outing to Winter Wonderland

Perrie Edwards is every inch the proud mum as she films son Axel, two, riding a carousel during a fun festive outing at Winter Wonderland

Inside Billie Shepherd's incredible Winter Wonderland themed 1st birthday party for Margot

Myleene Klass wraps up warm for a festive day out with fiancé Simon Motson and son Apollo, four, at Winter Wonderland

EXCLUSIVE Ferne McCann looks cosy in a knit cardigan and beanie hat as she takes daughters Sunday, 6, and Finty, 4 months, to Winter Wonderland

EXCLUSIVE: Jade Thirlwall indulges in chips and descends into giggles while on a ride with her pals as she enjoys a trip to Winter Wonderland

Lydia Bright twins with her daughter Loretta in a black quilted coat and pink woollen hat as they enjoy a day out at Winter Wonderland

Victoria Beckham recycles her favourite winter coat as she wraps up in a padded jacket at Winter Wonderland for second year in a row

Casual Victoria Beckham gets into the festive spirit and sweetly snaps pictures of daughter Harper, 12, on rides at Winter Wonderland