Winter Wonderland was written in 1934 by Felix Bernard (composer) and Richard B. Smith (lyricist). Smith was inspired by the snowy landscape of his hometown, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, to write the lyrics to the song, which quickly became a winter hit despite not specifically mentioning Christmas. Over the years, Winter Wonderland has been recorded by numerous artists, becoming one of the most popular and recognizable winter/holiday songs around th ... See more [+] e world.