I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus was written by Tommie Connor and first became a hit in 1952 with a recording by 13-year-old Jimmy Boyd. The playful twist, of course, is that the “Santa” being kissed under the mistletoe is really Dad in disguise — a cheeky idea that made it an instant seasonal favorite.
This is the instrumental version: the same bright, toe-tapping melody with the vocals stripped away. It's perfect as backing music for a school Christmas concert, a nativity play or a classroom singalong, letting singers carry the tune themselves, and it makes a handy karaoke track for family sing-alongs at home.
Prefer to hear our Love to Sing choir sing every line? Try the vocal version of I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, or browse more Christmas instrumental songs for your next performance.
