The phrase is also the title of a popular Hallmark Channel movie franchise starring Lacey Chabert:
"Haul out the holly" is a famous lyric from the popular Christmas song written by Jerry Herman for the 1966 Broadway musical Mame . The phrase has since become synonymous with holiday preparation and has inspired various media and events. Lyric Origins and Meaning Haul out the Holly
In the context of the song, the phrase refers to the tradition of bringing out Christmas decorations (specifically holly) to lift spirits during difficult times. The opening verse typically includes: The phrase is also the title of a
: Emily (Chabert) unexpectedly spends the holidays alone at her parents' house and is forced by the local Homeowners Association (HOA) to participate in intense neighborhood Christmas festivities. The opening verse typically includes: : Emily (Chabert)
"Haul out the holly; Put up the tree before my spirit falls again".
: The third installment, which shifts the focus to the neighborhood's competitive Halloween celebrations. Other Notable Uses
"Fill up the stocking; I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now". Haul Out the Holly Film Series
