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“Navidad” by José Luis Perales is a warm reminder that Christmas is not just a calendar date but a feeling that lights up wherever kindness is found. The lyrics paint vivid snapshots: a child laughing, friends sharing a fire, hands working peacefully, a single star guiding the night sky. Perales repeats the refrain “Navidad… en la nieve y la arena, en la tierra y el mar,” showing that this festive spirit travels far beyond snowy postcard scenes, stretching from desert sands to ocean waves.
The song tells us that every act of love keeps Christmas alive. When someone forgives a past hurt, lifts up a fallen friend, ends a conflict, or tends a fragile flower, the holiday’s glow sparks again. In short, if there is joy to protect, hope to chase, or compassion to give, habrá Navidad—Christmas will always be here.
José Luis Perales is a beloved singer-songwriter from Spain, known for tender romantic ballads and a warm, intimate voice. Rising in the 1970s, he became a staple of Spanish pop for generations.
Signature songs include ¿Y cómo es él? and Un velero llamado libertad, and he also wrote hits for other artists, like Por qué te vas for Jeanette. Perales has penned songs for stars such as Raphael, Rocío Jurado, Isabel Pantoja, and Miguel Bosé.
After a long career and a farewell tour, his music endures for its poetry, melody, and clarity, making him a great choice for learners exploring Spanish through music.