“Winter Wonderland” was written in 1934 by lyricist Richard B. Smith and composer Felix Bernard. First recorded by Richard Himber and later made famous by Guy Lombardo, Perry Como, and Doris Day, it has become one of the most beloved holiday standards. The song was written while Smith was in a tuberculosis sanitarium, inspired by snowy scenes in his hometown of Honesdale, Pennsylvania. 🎶 QA: Was “Winter Wonderland” originally written as a Christmas song? ✅ Answer (in description): No – it was written simply as a winter love song. Only later did it become a holiday standard. Subscribe: @iamjasonpaul More music: jasonpaul.net
Jason Paul performs “Winter Wonderland” with voice and acoustic guitar. Written by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith in 1934. Song: Winter Wonderland Written by: Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith (1934) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & acoustic guitar Explore more songs and recordings: https://www.jasonpaul.net Subscribe to Jason Music Portal: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonMusicPortal © 2026 Jason Music Portal