Petit Papa Noël facts for kids

Quick facts for kids "Petit Papa Noël"
Single by Tino Rossi
B-side	"Minuit, Chrétiens"
Recorded	1946
Genre	Christmas song
Length	3:07
Label	Disques Pathé, Fifty Five, M6 Interactions
Songwriter(s)	Raymond Vincy Henri Martinet

"Petit Papa Noël" means Little Father Christmas. It's a very famous Christmas song from 1946. The amazing French singer Tino Rossi first recorded it. Raymond Vincy wrote the words, and Henri Martinet created the music. Tino Rossi first sang this song in a movie called Destins. It has sold over 30 million copies around the world, making it one of the best-selling songs ever! Many other singers have also performed this beloved Christmas tune.

The Story of "Petit Papa Noël"

This special song was first heard in 1946. It was part of a French movie called Destins. In the film, Tino Rossi sang the song. He was a very popular singer from France.

The song quickly became a huge hit. It's all about Santa Claus, or "Papa Noël" in French. The lyrics talk about waiting for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve.

How Popular Is This Song?

"Petit Papa Noël" is one of the most popular French songs ever. Over 30 million copies have been sold worldwide. That's a lot of people who love this Christmas tune!

The song has appeared on music charts many times. Even years after it was first released, it kept coming back. For example, in 1991, Tino Rossi's version reached number 6 on the French music charts.

Other Artists Who Sang It

Many different artists have recorded their own versions of "Petit Papa Noël". This shows how much people love the song. Here are a few examples:

• In 1996, The Smurfs released their version. It reached number 21 on the French charts.
• In 2005, Pinocchio & Marilou's version was popular. It reached number 7 in France and number 17 in Belgium.
• In 2006, Bébé Lilly's version hit number 5 in France.
• In 2008, Josh Groban also sang the song. His version reached number 12 in France.

This song continues to be a Christmas favorite for many families.