“Deck the Halls” contraction

‘TIS

Think of the festive phrase that starts many classic Christmas carols, often paired with "the season" in song.

The phrase "Deck the Halls" is the opening line of a classic Christmas carol, where the next word is the contraction "‘Tis"—short for "it is." The clue hints at this well-known lyric, so the answer is simply the abbreviated form used in the song. It’s a straightforward reference to holiday music, with no hidden wordplay.