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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH
GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
I SAW MOMMY KISSING SANTA CLAUS
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - SPOOF
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - ORIGINS
T'WAS THE BIKE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WHAT BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS
AWAY IN A MANGER
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Away in a manger no crib for his bed.
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay.
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes.
But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.
I love thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky.
And stay by my side 'till morning is nigh.
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay.
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care.
And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
Away in a manger no crib for his bed.
The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay.
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
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O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;
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O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.
True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal,
Lo, He shuns not the Virgin's womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created;
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Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest;
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See how the shepherds, summoned to His cradle,
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;
We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;
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Lo! star led chieftains, Magi, Christ adoring,
Offer Him incense, gold, and myrrh;
We to the Christ Child bring our hearts' oblations.
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Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger,
We would embrace Thee, with love and awe;
Who would not love Thee, loving us so dearly?
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Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR
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Intro
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old.
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold.
Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,
From Heav'ns all gracious King.
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.
Still thro' the cloven skies they come,
With peaceful wings unfurled.
And still their heav'nly music floats
O'er all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hov'ring wing.
And ever o'er it's bable sound
The blessed angels sing.
For lo, the days are hast'ning on,
By prophet bards fortold.
When with the ever-circling years
Comes round the age of gold.
When peace shall over all the earth
It's ancient splendors fling.
And the whole world give back the song
Which now the angels sing.
T'WAS THE BIKE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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P R Van Buskirk
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through our house
Not a creature was sleeping, not even my spouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with screws.
(If you can't find the nails, what else do you use:)
The children were restless, awake in their beds,
While visions of spanking them, danced in our heads.
I worked in my bathrobe, My husband, in jeans,
Had gone down to the den with directions and dreams
To assemble a bike that came in small pieces
With deflated tires and fenders with creases.
Soon down in the den there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my task to see what was the matter.
Away to my husband I flew like a flash;
He was shuffling through cardboard; his actions were rash.
The bike on the rug, by this now flustered Dad
Soon gave me a hint as to why he was mad.
He needed a kickstand. It had to be near.
I shuffled some papers--he saw it appear!
We twisted the screws; we were lively and quick,
And we soon knew assembly would be quite a trick.
Fast as eagles in flight the pieces were found,
And he whistled and shouted for parts all around:
"Now socket! Now pedal! Now tires! Now brakes!
On handles! On kickstand! On horn!....oh...but wait!"
In the top of the toolbox, he fumbled around;
"I need two more screws!" he said with a frown.
And like all good parents determined to please
When they meet with an obstacle late Christmas Eve,
We shouted and yelled some complaints to each other.
There was never more frustrated father and mother!
And then, in a panic, we heard on the stairs
The prancing and hopping of feet..."bout two pairs!
I opened the door and was turning around,
When kids burst from the hall with a leap and a bound.
They were dressed all in flannel, from their necks to their knees,
And their nightgowns were soiled with sugar and cheese!
Excuses poured forth from each pair of lips;
They stood in defiance with hands on their hips.
Their eyes were wide open, and each little child
Jumped when I yelled with a voice hardly mild.
They were frightened but cute, though much bigger than elves,
And we laughed when we saw them, in spite of ourselves
A wink of the eye and a pat on the head
Soon let them both know hey had nothing to dread.
They saw not a thing but went straight to their beds
And we finished the bike and put bows on the sleds,
Then wheeling the bike by the tree (out of site),
My hubby announced we should call it a night.
He sprang to his bed, to the clock gave a whistle,
As time had flown by like a large Titan missle.
But I heard him exclaim as he turned out the light,
"Merry Christmas, my dear, but next year NO BIKE!"
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
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You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
Comet and cupid and Donner and Blixen
But do you recall the most
The famous reindeer of all
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
You would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
Play in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in history!
Then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in hist
You'll go down in hist
You'll go down in history!
OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
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Oh come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him,
Born the King of angels,
O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore him,
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
O sing, all ye Citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God,
Glory in the highest
O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore him,
Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore him,
Christ the Lord
O come let us adore him,
Christ the Lord
PRETTY PAPER
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Crowded streets, busy feet hustle by him
Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh,
There he sits all alone on the sidewalk,
Hoping that you won't pass him by.
Should you stop, better not, much too busy.
You're in a hurry, my how time does fly.
In the distance the ringing of laughter,
And in the midst of the laughter, he cries,
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue,
Wrap your presents to your darling from you.
Pretty pencils to write "I love you".
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue.
All together now, lets sing it again
Crowded streets, busy feet hustle by him
Downtown shoppers, Christmas is nigh,
There he sits all alone on the sidewalk,
Hoping that you won't pass him by,
Should you stop, better not, much too busy.
You're in a hurry, my how time does fly.
In the distance the ringing of laughter,
And in the midst of the laughter, he cries,
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue,
Wrap your presents to your darling from you.
Pretty pencils to write "I love you".
Pretty paper, pretty ribbons of blue
SILENT NIGHT
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Silent night Holy night
All is calm, All is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, Holy night.
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from heaven a far.
Heav'nly hosts sing al-lelu-ia.
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Silent night, Holy night.
Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
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Rockin' around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Every couple trys to stop
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
And we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing "Let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
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You will get a sentimental feeling when you hear
Voices singing "Let's be jolly
Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In the new old fashioned way
The new old The new old The new old fashioned way
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks,
Dressed in holiday style
In the air There's a feeling of Christmas.
Children laughing, People passing,
Meeting smile after smile.
And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights, Even stop lights,
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures.
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch.
This is Santa's big scene.
And above all this bustle, You'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day
Soon it will be Christmas day
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH
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All I want for Chrithmas is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth!
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Chrithmas."
It seems so long since I could say,
"Thister Thuthie thitting on a thithtle!"
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be,
if I could only whithtle
All I want for Chrithmas is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth!
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Chrithmas."
It seems so long since I could say,
"Thister Thuthie thitting on a thithtle!"
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be,
if I could only whithtle
All I want for Chrithmas is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth!
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Chrithmas."
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Chrithmas."
UP ON THE HOUSETOP
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Intro
Up on the housetop reindeer pause
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down thru the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones
Christmas joys
Who wouldn’t go!
Who wouldn’t go!
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down thru the chimney with
Good Saint Nick
First comes the stocking Of little Nell
Oh, dear Santa Fill it well
Give her a dolly That laughs and cries
One that will open And shut her eyes
Who wouldn’t go!
Who wouldn’t go!
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down thru the chimney with
Good Saint Nick
Next comes the stocking Of little Will
Oh, just see what A glorious fill
Here is a hammer And lots of tacks
Also a ball And a whip that cracks
Who wouldn’t go!
Who wouldn’t go!
Up on the housetop
Click, click, click
Down thru the chimney with
Good Saint Nick
Merrrry
Christmas
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
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A French Carol
Angels we have heard on high,
Singing sweetly o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strain.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be?
Which inspire your heav'nly song.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the new-born King.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
See him in a manger laid
Whom the angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While we raise our hearts in love.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
Glorrrrr..........ia
In excelsis Deo.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
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We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
Good tidings to you,
And all of your kin,
Good tidings for Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer.
Good tidings to you,
And all of your kin,
Good tidings for Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
We won't go until we get some,
We won't go until we get some,
We won't go until we get some,
So bring it out here.
Good tidings to you,
And all of your kin,
Good tidings for Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
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Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the Snowman
Is a fairytale they say
He was made of snow
But the children know
How he came to life one day
There must have been some magic
In that old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around
Frosty the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say
He could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me
Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said let's run
And we'll have some fun
Now before I melt away
Down to the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all around the square
Saying catch me if you can
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler stop
Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye
Saying don't you cry
I'll be back again some day
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
WHITE CHRISTMAS
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know,
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write.
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
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I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know,
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write.
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
HARK THE HERALD ANGELS
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Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies
With th' angelic, hosts proclain,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
Hark the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new born King"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings:
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the sons of earth;
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King"
WINTER WONDERLAND
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song as we go along
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say are you married
We'll say, "No, Man,
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say are you married
We'll say, "No, Man.
But you can do the job when you're in town"
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
The plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
To face unafraid
The plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland
UNCLE SANTA
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R Van Gorder
My childhood's great ambition
Was frustrated because
I couldn't get Aunt Mary
To marry Santa Claus.
With Santa for an uncle,
I reckoned to become
The envy of all other kids
Throughout all Christendom.
A story-telling maiden aunt
And dearly loved was she--
A perfect mate for Santa,
But she she thought differently!
She said, "He simply will not do.
His beard would make a mess
When he ate soup; and I will not
Endure such sloppiness;
And furthermore, if you don't stop
This wearisome pursuit,
I'll booby-trap the chimney--
I"ll fix that darned old coot!"
So Santa's not my uncle
In fact, as I recall,
He's never shown himself to be
Much kin to me at all,
But for the youngsters of today
I have some sound advice:
This coming crop of aunties
Think beards are very nice
So one of you might snag him
For an uncle, if you try,
And I sincerely hope that you
Have better luck than I!
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
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Intro
Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
are pulling on the reins.
Bells are ringing, children singing;
All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
for the boys and girls again.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
What a beautiful sight.
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Santa Claus comes tonight.
SLEIGH RIDE
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Leroy Anderson
Intro
Just hear those sleigh bells
jingling, ring ting tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather for a
sleigh ride together with you.
Outside the snow is falling and
friends are calling you-who!
Come on, it's lovely weather for a
sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up let's go,
Let's look at the snow,
We're riding through a
wonderland of snow.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up it's grand,
just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a
song of a wintery fairy land.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
and comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together like
two birds of a feather would be.
Let's take that road before us
and sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather to
sleigh ride together with you.
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There's a birthday party
at the home of farmer Gray,
It will be a perfect ending to a perfect day,
We'll be singing the songs we love to sing,
Without a single stop,
At the fireplace while we watch
the chestnuts pop.
Pop Pop Pop
There's a happy feeling nothing
in this world can buy,
When they pass around the coffee
and the pumpkin pie,
It'll nearly be like a picture friend
like Courier and Ives,
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Just hear those sleigh bells
jingling, ring ting tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather for a
sleigh ride together with you.
Outside the snow is falling and
friends are calling you-who!
Come on, it's lovely weather for a
sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up let's go,
Let's look at the snow,
We're riding through a
wonderland of snow.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up it's grand,
just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a
song of a wintery fairy land.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
and comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together like
two birds of a feather would be.
Let's take that road before us
and sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather for
lovely weather for
lovely weather for
lovely weather for
lovely weather for
sleigh ride together with you.
THERE'S A SONG IN THE AIR
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Holland - Harrington
Intro
There's a song in the air
There's a star in the sky
There's a mother's deep prayer
And a Baby's low cry
And the star rains it's fire
While the beautiful sing
For the manger of Bethlehem
Cradles a King
There's a tumult of joy
O'er the wonderful birth
For the Virgin's sweet boy
Is the Lord of the earth.
Aye! the star rains it's fire
While the beautiful sing
For the manger of Bethlemen
Cradles a King
In the light of that star
Lie the ages impearled
And that song from afar
Has swept over the world
Every hearth is aflame
And beautiful sing
In the homes of the nations
That Jesus is King
We rejoice in the light
And we echo the song
That comes down thur the night
From the heavenly throng
Aye! we shout to the
Lovely evangel they bring
And we greet in His cradle
Your Savior and King
THE BIRTHDAY OF A KING
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In the little village of Bethlehem,
there lay a Child one day.
And the sky was bright with a Holy light
O'er the place where Jesus lay
Alleluia!
O how the angels sang
Alleluia! How it rang!
And the sky was bright with a holy light.
'Twas the birthday of a King
'Twas a humble birthplace, but oh,
how much God gave to us that day.
From the manger bed what a path has led,
what a perfect holy way.
Alleluia!
O how the angels sang
Alleluia! How it rang!
And the sky was bright wil a holy light.
'Twas the birthday of a King
WHAT BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS
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What better time than Christmas
to have all the friends and neighbors over
for a rousing good time.
Oscar Kat brought his banjo and Mr T, his guitar.
Everyone has egged them on,
so they are going to have a contest to see which is the best.
The Reverend Mr Goodbody is here to judge
the contest between Oscar Kat and Mr T
Billie Ray and Junie just can't resist dancing and
Grandma is here to cheer.
And Rufus doesn't care!
ELVES
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Did you ever see a pixie
Or a jolly little elf?
They're Santa's little helpers;
He told me so himself.
Their suits are green as holly
With small peaked caps of red;
Their boots are tied with jingle bells
At least I've heard it said.
Now these happy little pixies
Think their work is just like play
When they're busy making toys
To give on Christmas Day.
They dress each doll with loving care
And comb and brush her curls,
Put polka dots on drums and sleds
For all good boys and girls.
They paint red stripes on candy canes
And make cookies by the score;
Then they gather sprigs of mistletoe
To hang outside the door.
When at last it's Christmas Eve
And the ground is white with snow,
Santa's house is a merry place
As in and out they go.
They feed and groom the reindeer
And fill up Santa's sleigh;
They tuck him in real snugly
To speed him on his way.
When you awake on Christmas morn
And you can hardly wait to see
All the toys that Santa's left you
Underneath the tree,
Would you like to see a pixie?
Then remember what I say
They'll be peeking in your window
On this happy Christmas Day.
I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
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I heard the bells on Christmas day.
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
I thought how as the day had come.
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along, the unbroken song,
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head.
"There is no peace on earth," I said.
"For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men."
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep.
"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep.
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."
BLUE CHRISTMAS
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Intro
I'll have a blue Christmas without you;
I'll be so blue thinking about you.
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree,
Won't mean a thing, Dear, if
You're not here with me.
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain;
And when that blue, blue heartache starts hurting,
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
Again.....
I'll have a blue Christmas without you;
I'll be so blue thinking about you.
Decorations of red
On a green Christmas tree,
Won't mean a thing, Dear, if
You're not here with me.
I'll have a blue Christmas, that's certain;
And when that blue, blue heartache starts hurting,
You'll be doing all right
With your Christmas of white,
But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas.
OH HOLY NIGHT
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O holy night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Saviors birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt it’s worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees! Oh hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night - when Christ was born
O night divine, O night - when Christ was born
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So, led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here came the wise men from the Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend
He knows our need, to our weakness no stranger
Behold your King, before Him lowly bend
Behold your King, your King, before Him lowly bend
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His Gospel is Peace
Chains shall He break for the slave Is our brother
And in his name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus we raise.
Let all within us praise His holy Name
Christ is the Lord, then ever, ever praise we
His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim
His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim
MARY, DID YOU KNOW?
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Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene.
(c) 1991 Word Music
Intro
Mary did you know that your baby boy
would one day walk on water?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
would save our sons and daughters?
Mary, did you know that your baby boy
has come to make you new?
This Child that you delivered
will soon deliver you.
Mary did you know that your baby boy
will give sight to the blind man?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
would calm a storm with his hand?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
has walked where angels trod
And when you kiss your baby
you've kissed the face of God?
Mary did you know the blind will see,
the deaf will hear,
The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
the praises of The Lamb?
Did you know that your baby boy
is the Lord of all creation?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
will one day rule the nations?
Mary did you know that your baby boy
was Heaven's perfect lamb
And the sleeping Child you're holding
is the great I-Am?
THE CHRISTMAS SONG
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Intro
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some
Mistletoe help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa’s on his way
He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And ev’ry mother’s Child is gonna spy
To see if Reindeer really know how to fly
And so, I’m offering this Simple phrase
To kids from One to ninety-two
Altho’ it’s been said many times, many ways
"Merry Christmas to you"
They know that Santa’s on his way
He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And ev’ry mother’s Child is gonna spy
To see if Reindeer really know how to fly
And so, I’m offering this Simple phrase
To kids from One to ninety-two
Altho’ it’s been said many times, many ways
"Merry Christmas"
"Merry Christmas"
"Merry Christmas to you"
JINGLE BELLS
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Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh
Over the fields we, go laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight
OHHHHHHH
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot;
He got into a drifted bank and we, we got upsot
OHHHHHHH
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Now the ground is white, go at it while you're young
Take the girls tonight, and sing this sleighing song;
Just get a bob-tailed nag, two-forty for his speed
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! you'll take the lead
OHHHHHHH!
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
CHRISTMAS IN KILLARNEY
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Intro
The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice, you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, of course, you know
Is one of the boys from home
The door is always open
The neighbors pay a call
And Father John before he's gone
Will bless the house and all
How grand it feels to click your heels
And join in the fun of the jigs and reels
I'm handing you no blarney
The likes you've never known
It's Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
For all the Irish in the audience
And those who would like to be Irish,
Let's sing it again.
The holly green, the ivy green
The prettiest picture you've ever seen
Is Christmas in Killarney
With all of the folks at home
It's nice, you know, to kiss your beau
While cuddling under the mistletoe
And Santa Claus, of course, you know
Is one of the boys from home
The door is always open
The neighbors pay a call
And Father John before he's gone
Will bless the house and all
How grand it feels to click your heels
And join in the fun of the jigs and reels
I'm handing you no blarney
The likes you've never known
It's Christmas
MELE KALIKIMAKA
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Intro
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say,
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day,
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway,
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright,
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night,
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say "Merry Christmas to you."
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say,
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day,
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway,
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright,
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night,
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say, "Merry Christmas,
To say, "Merry Christmas,
A Very Merry Christmas to you."
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - ORIGINS
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From 1558 until 1829, Roman Catholics in England were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Someone during that
era wrote this carol as a catechism song for young Catholics. It has two levels of meaning: the surface meaning plus a
hidden meaning known only to members of their church. Each element in the carol has a code word for a religious reality
which the children could remember.
The partridge in a pear tree was Jesus Christ.
Two turtle doves were the Old and New Testaments.
Three French hens stood for faith, hope and love.
The four calling birds were the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John.
The five golden rings recalled the Torah or Law, the first five books of the Old Testament.
The six geese a-laying stood for the six days of creation.
Seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit: Prophesy, Serving, Teaching,
Exhortation Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.
The eight maids a-milking were the eight beatitudes.
Nine ladies dancing were the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness,
Faithfulness Gentleness, and Self Control.
The ten lords a-leaping were the ten commandments.
The eleven pipers piping stood for the eleven faithfu disciples.
The twelve drummers drumming symbolized the twelve point of belief in the Apostles' Creed.
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - SPOOF
Huntingtion Hall
December 25th, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
How delighted I was to receive that dear little partridge in the pear tree. Whenever I look at him I shall remember you, but he does look rather lonely and cold. Maybe he would be better off with a muffler! Oh, thank you so much for such a thoughtful gift.
Yours Lovingly,
...................... Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
December 26th, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
The two turtledoves arrived safely and are cooing in the pear tree with the partridge.
My head gardener is building a new dove cote, as the old one is not quite suitable for them.
The partridge still looks lonely, though I cannot think why!
Yours Thankfully,
...................... Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
December 27th, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
How enchanting the three French hens are! Do they really come from France? The turtledoves are quite happy in their dove cote, and I think I will put the French hens with them.
My dear little partridge looks even more unhappy and I cannot think what to do.
Greatfully yours,
...................... Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
December 28th, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
How did you know I would like four calling birds. They simply delight me with their singing, although they can be rather noisy. They are quite friendly with my darling partridge, so I cannot imagine why he looks so sad. The French hens and the turtledoves are cooing in the dove cote. I wonder if I can introduce them to the calling birds?
Yours,
...................... Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
December 29th, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
Oh, I cannot express my thanks for those lovely golden rings. I cannot possibly think how you knew the sizes. They fit perfectly! They will match my new satin dress that I will wear tonight to Lady Wentworth's ball. This evening I will wear my sapphire chain to match the rings. I simply cannot stop looking at them. You are so thoughtful. My little partridge is shivering with cold. I think I'll make him a woolen suit. Thank you many times over.
Yours forever,
...................... Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
December 30th, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
Thank you for your unusual gift of six laying geese. My big problem is where to put them. They are, at the moment, ruining my new croquet lawn and hissing. Can you tell me what to do with their eggs? No one seems to want to buy them. I dare not keep them, for six geese are quite enough. The partridge is now warm in his new black and yellow suit.
Sincerely yours,
...................... Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
December 31st, 1836
Dear Lord Gilbert,
We had to put the seven swans in my lily pond. They are a bit cramped there, and my lily pond is now an absolute wreck. Also I do not know what to feed them. I think my partridge is afraid of them, and that just will not do.
...................... Lady Katherine Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
January 1st, 1837
Lord Gilbert,
Eight cows give so much milk that soon we shall have to put the swans to swim in it. The cows made such a noise last night that I could hardly sleep. I also now have to pay eight milking maids. My partridge has a cold from drinking so much milk.
...................... Lady Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
January 2nd, 1837
Lord Gilbert,
Nine ladies dancing are quite outrageous. They make me quite ill.
...................... Lady K Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
January 3rd, 1837
Lord G. Faraday,
Your gift of ten lords a leaping is quite unwelcome. They are making me mad.
...................... Lady K Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
January 4st, 1837
Lord Faraday,
One of the eleven pipers seems to be out of tune. What with their scraping, the cows mooing, pails clanking, honking, hissing and cooing, I have a slight headache. My partridge does not like it at all.
...................... Hon. Lady Huntington
Huntingtion Hall
5th January 1837
Dear Lord Faraday,
Lady Huntington has retired to her London home with the partridge. She is suffering from a nervous breakdown.
She requested me to return these gifts to you:
Twelve Drummers
Eleven Pipers
Ten Leaping Lords
Nine Dancing Ladies
Eight milking maids and their cows
Seven swans
Six laying geese
Four Calling birds
Three French hens
Two turtledoves and a pear tree
She wishes to keep the partridge and rings
Margaret A E Bowes
Secretary to Lady Huntington
IT WAS ALMOST CHRISTMAS TIME
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It was almost Christmas Time,
And There I stood in another line,
Trying to buy that last gift or two,
Not really in the Christmas mood.
Standing right in front of me,
Was a little boy waiting anxiously,
Pacing round like little boys do,
And in his hands he held a pair of shoes,
And his clothes were worn and old
He was dirty from head to toe,
But when it came the time to pay,
I couldn't believe what I heard him say,
Sir I want to buy these shoes,
For my Momma please,
It's Christmas eve and these shoes are just her size,
Could you hurry Sir, Daddy says there's not much time,
You see, she's been sick for quite a while,
And I know these shoes will make her smile,
And I want her to look beautiful,
If Momma meets Jesus tonight.
He counted pennies for what seamed like years,
The cashier said, Son there's not enough here,
He searched his pockets franticly,
Then he turned and he looked at me.
He said, Momma made Christmas good at our house,
Most years she just did without,
Tell me sir, What am I going to do?
Somehow I've got to buy her these Christmas shoes.
So, I laid the money down,
I just had to help him out,
And I'll never forget the look on his face,
When He said, Momma's gonna look so great.
Sir I want to buy these shoes,
For my Momma Please,
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size,
Could you hurry Sir, Daddy says there's not much time.
You see, she's been sick for quite a while,
And I know these shoes will make her smile,
And I want her to look beautiful,
If Momma meets Jesus tonight.
I knew I caught a glimpse of heavens Love,
As he thanked me and ran out,
I knew that God had sent that little boy,
To remind me what Christmas is all about.
Sir I want to buy these shoes,
For my Momma Please,
It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size,
Could you hurry Sir, Daddy says there's not much time.
You see, she's been sick for quite a while,
And I know these shoes will make her smile,
And I want her to look beautiful,
If Momma meets Jesus tonight.
Happy Holidays from Spike & Jamie |
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