White Christmas (film) love for one another, as do Phil and Judy. The background of the set is removed to show the snow falling, everyone raises a glass, and toasts, "May your days be merry and bright; and may all your Christmases be white." All songs were written by Irving Berlin. The centerpiece of the film is the title song, first used in "Holiday Inn", which won that film an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1942. In addition, "Count Your Blessings" earned the picture its own Oscar nomination in the same category. The song "Snow" was originally written for "Call Me Madam"
The Christmas Collection (Amy Grant album) is taken from the 1954 jukebox musical film "White Christmas", and even though Grant has stated she has not watched it yet, she recorded the song for its message. The version of "Jingle Bells" is a cover of the fast-paced arrangement written by Marty Paich and originally recorded by Barbra Streisand. The two new original compositions are "I Need a Silent Night", co-written with constant collaborator Chris Eaton ("Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)"); and "Baby, It's Christmas", co-written with husband and fellow singer Vince Gill. The album contains a shortened version of "A Mighty Fortress / Angels We Have Heard