{"id":918,"date":"2025-01-20T15:19:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=918"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:19:54","slug":"darci-lynne-oscar-light-up-the-holidays-their-viral-a-cappella-take-on-i-saw-mommy-kissing-santa-claus-redefines-christmas-cheer-blending-nostalgia-with-a-fresh-twist-that-has-fa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=918","title":{"rendered":"Darci Lynne &#038; Oscar Light Up the Holidays! 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It\u2019s no surprise the video has gone viral, captivating fans everywhere with its heartwarming and playful vibes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rZgwJBC2\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Check out the enchanting performance below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"ec2PJrKC\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"JiYl4ILk\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Oscar wanted to sing this for you all! | Darci Lynne\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l3qTM9YQd-4?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>What to know about \u2018I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Originally written by Tommie Connor in 1952, the song became a holiday staple after 13-year-old Jimmy Boyd recorded it that same year. Over time, it has been covered by countless artists, including The Jackson 5, Amy Winehouse, and John Mellencamp, each adding their own spin to the timeless tune.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darci Lynne just brought holiday cheer to a whole new level with her latest performance. During her a cappella rendition of \u2018I Saw Mommy Kissing&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=918\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Darci Lynne &#038; Oscar Light Up the Holidays! 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