- The musical piece is titled "Christmas Around the World" and is composed for two-part voices with accompaniment and optional percussion.
- It was written by Gene Grier and Ruth Elaine Schirarm.
- The tempo marking is "With spirit (♩ = ca. 130)", indicating a lively and spirited performance at approximately 130 beats per minute.
- The piece is in the key of G major, as indicated by the one sharp (F#) in the key signature.
- The time signature is 4/4, meaning there are four quarter-note beats per measure.
- The vocal parts are labeled PART I and PART II, both singing the same lyrics: "Christmas around the world; holiday ringers are".
- The accompaniment includes chord symbols such as G, D/F#, Em, D, Asus, A, D, Em/D, Dmaj7, F#m, and others to guide the pianist or other instrumentalists.
- The performance time is listed as 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
- The copyright information indicates it was published in 2001 by Shawnee Press, Inc., in Delaware Water Gap, PA.
- Additional formats available include a 3-part mixed version and a demo performance/accompaniment CD.
- A warning about copyright infringement is included at the bottom, stating that photocopying is illegal and can lead to lost sales and higher prices.
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