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(translated as "With Christmas she will be alone") is a poignant Christmas song by the Dutch pop and schlager group Hanny en de Rekels , originally featured on their 1989 holiday album, Kerstmis met Hanny En De Rekels .

The song is part of a larger collection of Dutch holiday classics. Other notable tracks on the same 1989 album include: (Silent Night) Vrolijk Kerstfeest (Merry Christmas) Ave Maria Warmte, liefde, tederheid (Warmth, love, tenderness)

The track "Met Kerstmis zal ze alleen zijn" deviates from the high-energy "jingle bell" style of many holiday songs, focusing instead on the melancholic reality of loneliness during a time of year typically reserved for family. : Schlager/Vocal Pop. hanny_en_de_rekels_met_kerstmis_zal_ze_alleen_zijn

: Hanny’s debut with the group, the single "Mario," was an immediate hit, reaching number three on the Dutch Top 40.

For those interested in exploring the group's broader discography beyond Christmas music, the compilation album provides a comprehensive look at their most successful singles, including "Mario" and "Jij laat me leven". Hanny en de Rekels - Vinyl, CDs, & More - Discogs (translated as "With Christmas she will be alone")

: The arrangement typically features the accordion and light orchestral backing common in the 1980s Dutch pop style, creating a "gezellig" (cozy) but sorrowful atmosphere. Tracklist and Availability

The song is a quintessential example of the "Levenslied" genre—a Dutch style of music centered on "songs about life" that often explore themes of sentimentality, heartbreak, and everyday struggles. : Schlager/Vocal Pop

Hanny en de Rekels were a staple of the Dutch music scene throughout the 1970s and 1980s. The group’s history is closely tied to the evolution of Dutch pop: