**"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"** by **Gayla Peevey** is a whimsical and charming Christmas novelty song released in 1953. The song features Peevey’s playful and enthusiastic vocals as she expresses her unusual Christmas wish—a hippopotamus instead of the typical toys or gifts. Written by John Rox, the song's lighthearted lyrics and upbeat melody quickly captured the hearts of listeners, becoming a festive favorite. Gayla Peevey, just 10 years old at the time, brings an innocent yet humo

214K views · 4.7K reactions | What's your favorite Christmas song, and why is it "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas?" 鍊  Here's the PMJ version of this classic, starring Lauren Tyler Scott! We still have two weeks of shows in the US before we head overseas to tour Europe / UK / Australia / New Zealand! See the list of cities & get tix at www.pmjtour.com | Postmodern Jukebox | Facebook

4.1K views · 78 reactions | Mad Madge- I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas. A cover of the 1953 song by Gayla Peevey. Taken from my EP 'Memories Of Christmas' Available to stream or download on all platforms. | Jason Oliver | Facebook

It's tiiiiiiiiime! ❄️ This song has climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 every year since 2019! Allow Mariah Carey to put you in the holiday spirit with her chart-topping classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" ❤️🎄🎶 #BBMAs | Billboard Music Awards