November 18, 2015

Carol Book

A Supplement to

May your Holidays be bright, clear and full of the true Spirit of the Season!

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Let us help you celebrate this Christmas Season

Index

Angels We Have Heard on High ............ 7

Little Drummer Boy ...............................23

Away in a Manger................................29

O Christmas Tree .................................. 27

Deck the Halls! .....................................25

O Come, All Ye Faithful ..........................13

Frosty the Snowman.............................22

O Holy Night!.......................................... 4

Go, Tell It on the Mountain ..................... 6

O Little Town of Bethlehem .................... 4

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen ............28

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer ........ 27

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice ............. 9

Silent Night! ............................................ 7

Good King Wenceslas ...........................12

The First Noel .......................................... 5

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing...............15

Twas the Night Before Christmas ..........31

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ....14

Twelve Days of Christmas .....................16

It Came upon the Midnight Clear .........21

We Three Kings of Orient Are ................19

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like

We Wish You a Merry Christmas ..........29

Christmas ................................. 27 Jingle Bells ............................................. 11

What Child is This? ...............................28 While Shepherds Watched

Joy to the World! .................................... 6

Their Flocks ..............................25

Let it Snow ............................................29

White Christmas ....................................13

Let Me Come In ....................................30

Winter Wonderland ..............................20

Warmest Wishes for a

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond'ring love.

O morning stars together, Proclaim the holy birth!

And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is giv'n!

So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heav'n.

No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still The dear Christ enters in.

Where children pure and happy Pray to the blessed Child, Where misery cries out to Thee, Son of the mother mild; Where charity stands watching And faith holds wide the door, The dark night wakes, the glory breaks, And Christmas comes once more.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin, and enter in, Be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels, The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord, Emmanuel!

Christmas day is a day of joy and charity.

May God make you very rich in both. ~ Phillips Brooks

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The First Noel The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Refrain Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

Refrain And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

Refrain

On this holy night, may your heart be illuminated with love, joy and peace.

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This star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.

Refrain

Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, And offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Refrain Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord; That hath made heav'n and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought.

Refrain

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Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Refrain Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and ev'rywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.

Refrain The shepherds feared and trembled When, lo! Above the earth

Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Saviour's birth.

Refrain Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born, And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn.

Refrain When I was a seeker, I sought both night and day; I asked the Lord to help me, And He showed me the way.

Joy to the World!

Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found.

Joy to the earth! The Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, Rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.

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Silent Night!

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!

Son of God, love’s pure light Rad'ant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace.

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night! Holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing: "Alleluia; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born."

Silent night! Holy night!

Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, "Alleluia to our King; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born."

Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.

Refrain Glo - - - - - ria, in excelis Deo! Glo - - - - - ria, in excelis Deo! Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong!

What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heav'nly song?

Refrain

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

Refrain See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.

Refrain

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Good Christian Friends, Rejoice Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now.

Christ is born today!

Christ is born today!

Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this!

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Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save!

Calls you one and calls you all To gain His everlasting hall.

Christ was born to save!

Christ was born to save!

ishing every one in the Hazeltons a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2016.

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He hath opened heaven's door, And we are blest forevermore.

Christ was born for this!

Christ was born for this!

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From the Mayor, Councillors and Staff

Our warm to ou r valu est wishes custo mers ed their a famil nd ies.

May God’s love touch your heart, surround your home and warm your Christmas celebration!

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Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh, O'er 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.

Chorus O jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way, O what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way, O 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

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Misfortune seemed his lot, We ran into a drifted bank, And there we got upsot.

Chorus A day or two ago, The story I must tell I went out on the snow And on my back I fell; A gent was riding by In a one-horse open sleigh, He laughed as there I sprawling lay, But quickly drove away.

Chorus Now the ground is white, Go it while you’re young, Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song.

Just bet a bob-tailed bay, Two-forty as his speed, Hitch him to an open sleigh And crack! You’ll take the lead.

Chorus

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Good King Wenceslas

Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, Deep and crisp and even; Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, Gath'ring winter fuel.

"Hither, page, and stand by me, If you know it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he?

Where and what his dwelling?"

"Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain, Right against the forest fence,

By Saint Agnes' fountain."

"Bring me drink and bring me meat, Bring me pine logs hither, You and I will see him eat, When we bear them thigher."

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Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together, Through the cold wind's wild lament And the bitter weather.

"Sire, the night is darker now, And the wind blows stronger, Fails my heart, I know not how; I can go no longer."

"Mark my footsteps, my good page, Tread now in them boldly, You shall find the winter's rage Freeze thyself less coldly."

In his master's steps he trod, Where the snow lay dented; Heat was in the very sod Which the saint had printed.

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O Come, All Ye Faithful 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!

Refrain: O come, let us adore Him. O come, let us adore Him. O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

God of God, Light of Light eternal.

Lo, He abhors not the virgin’s womb; Very God, Begotten, not created.

Refrain Lo! Star-led chieftains, Magi, Christ adoring, Offer Him frankincense and gold and myrrh.

We to the Christchild Bring our hearts' oblations: Refrain 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?

Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above!

Glory to God, All glory in the highest!

Refrain Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus to Thee be glory giv'n; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing!

Refrain

White Christmas

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.

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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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light, From now on our troubles Will be out of sight.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on our troubles Will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,

Happy golden days of yore, Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.

Through the years We all will be together, If the Fates allow, Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.

O Holy Night!

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born!

O night divine, O night, O night divine!

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 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 is no stranger.

Behold your King, before Him lowly bend!

Behold 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 raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! O, praise His name forever!

His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim!

His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim!

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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 host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

Refrain Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King."

Christ, by highest heav'n adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord!

Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th'incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Refrain

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Sun of Righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n 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.

Refrain Come, Desire of nations come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Rise, the Woman’s conquering Seed, Bruise in us the Serpent’s head.

Adam’s likeness now efface: Stamp Thine image in its place; Second Adam, from above, Reinstate us in Thy love.

Refrain

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Twelve Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas My true love sent to me: A partridge in a pear tree.

On the second day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas

My true love sent to me: Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas My true love sent to me:

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Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds,

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On the twelfth day of Christmas My true love sent to me: Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French Hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.

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We Three Kings of Orient Are We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.

Chorus O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect Light.

Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign.

Chorus

Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God on high.

Chorus Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom.

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

Chorus Glor'ous now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice.

"Alleluia, alleluia!"

Sounds through the earth and skies.

Chorus

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Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland.

Later on we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire, To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking 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, Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown, We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down.

When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling, We’ll frolic and play, The Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland, Walking in a winter wonderland, Walking 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."

T

oday in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.

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It Came upon a Midnight Clear It came upon a midnight clear, That glor'ous song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, From heaven's all gracious King."

The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.

Still through 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 its Babelsounds The blessed angels sing.

Yet with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the heav'nly hymn have rolled Two thousand years of wrong;

And warring humankind bears not The tidings which they bring; O hush the noise and cease your strife And hear the angels sing!

And ye, beneath life's crushing load Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow; Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing.

For lo! The days are hast'ning on, By prophets seen of old, When with the evercircling years Shall come the time foretold, When the new heav'n and earth shall own The Prince of Peace their King, And all the world send back the song Which now the angels sing.

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Frosty the Snowman

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 fairy tale, 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.

O, 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.

Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go Thumpety thump thump, Thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

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!”

For 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.

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Little Drummer Boy

Come they told me, Pa rum pum pum pum, A new born King to see, Pa rum pum pum pum, Our finest gifts we bring, Pa rum pum pum pum, To lay before the king, Pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, So to honor Him, Pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.

Little Baby, Pa rum pum pum pum, I am a poor boy too, Pa rum pum pum pum, I have no gift to bring, Pa rum pum pum pum, That’s fit to give our King,

Pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, Pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum.

Mary nodded, Pa rum pum pum pum, The ox and lamb kept time, Pa rum pum pum pum, I played my drum for Him, Pa rum pum pum pum, I played my best for Him, Pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Then He smiled at me, Pa rum pum pum pum, Me and my drum.

May this year be more promising than the year before! Spread the happiness all around you!

It's Christmas!

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The history of some beloved Christmas songs Many people may love Christmas songs and carols, but not everyone shares the same favourites. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of material when it comes to Christmas songs, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

• Silent Night: One of the most rerecorded songs in history (733 versions since 1978), Silent Night, was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in Austria. Today’s version is a slow lullaby, but it’s believed the original was a dance-like tune in 6/8 time.

• O Holy Night: This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, Minuit, chrétiens (Midnight, Christians).

Many notable performers, including Perry Como, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and Lea Michele, have performed O Holy Night.

• Silver Bells: Now a Christmas classic, Silver Bells originally was written for the Bob Hope film, The Lemon Drop Kid. Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the song Tinkle Bell, but his wife dissuaded him from using the word “tinkle.”

• White Christmas: Irving Berlin believed his song White Christmas would be an instant hit. His prediction was correct, especially after singer Bing Crosby recorded it.

• Jingle Bells: Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, Jingle Bells really was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the oldest holiday songs of American origin. James Lord Pierpont, the song’s author, was inspired by the famous sleigh races of Medford, Massachusetts.

• Do You Hear What I Hear: Noel Regney wrote this song as a call to peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The original context has long been forgotten, and Do You Hear What I Hear is now a staple of holiday celebrations.

• Santa Claus is Coming to Town: James Gillespie wrote this tune while riding a subway and reminiscing about his childhood with his brother. It became a hit after being performed at the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

• The Christmas Song: This classic Christmas song was written in 1944

by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. It’s usually subtitled Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. The song was written during a heat wave as a way to think cool thoughts. It only took 40 minutes to write the music and some of the lyrics. Nat King Cole’s rendition of the song is among the more popular versions.

Christmas songs are enjoyed and performed year after year. Popular songs continue to endure and attract new fans.

Carols 2015 • The Interior News 25

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around, And glory shone around.

“Fear not,” said he (for mighty dread Had seized their troubled minds); “Glad tidings of great joy I bring, To you and all mankind, To you and all mankind."

“To you, in David’s town this day Is born of David’s line, The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign: And this shall be the sign:"

“The heav'nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid, And in a manger laid.”

Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God, who thus Addressed their joyful song, Addressed their joyful song.

“All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace.

Good will to all from highest heav'n Begin and never cease, Begin and never cease!”

Deck the Halls!

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air!

May peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!

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O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging; Not only green when summer’s here, But also when ‘tis cold and drear.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy leaves are so unchanging!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

From base to summit, gay and bright, There’s only splendor for the sight.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Thy candles shine so brightly!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can’st give me; O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can’st give me; How often has the Christmas tree Afforded me the greatest glee!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Much pleasure thou can’st give me.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

Thou bidst us true and faithful be, And trust in God unchangingly.

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

How richly God has decked thee!

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose.

And if you ever saw him, You would even say it glows.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names.

They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games.

Then all the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history!

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; Take a look in the five-and-ten, glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in ev’ry store, But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots is the wish of Barney and Ben; Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk

Is the hope of Janice and Jen; And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing right within your heart.

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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day, To save us all from Satan’s pow'r When we were gone astray: Refrain O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy!

From God our heav'nly Father, A blessed angel came, And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name.

Refrain “Fear not," then said the angel, “Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Saviour Of a pure virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan’s pow'r and might.”

Refrain

The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm and wind, And went to Bethl'hem straightway This blessed Babe to find.

Refrain But when to Bethlehem they came, Where this dear Infant lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His Mother Mary, kneeling Unto the Lord did pray.

Refrain Now to the Lord sing praises All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace.

This holy tide of Christmas Doth bring redeeming grace.

Refrain

What Child is This?

What Child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.

Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the son of Mary!

Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christians, fear, for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, The cross be borne for me, for you.

Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The Babe, the Son of Mary!

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Raise, raise the song on high; The Virgin sing her lullaby.

Joy, joy, for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary!

O B A L

I A T L

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Let it Snow Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss goodnight How I’ll hate going out in the storm!

But if you’ll really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm.

It doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve bought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head; The stars in the bright 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 cradle 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.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas And a happy New Year.

Glad tidings we bring To you and your kin; Glad tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year!

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding

And a cup of good cheer!

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!

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas And a happy New Year.

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Let Me Come In

Two nights before Christmas I sat on my bed, And more than just sugar plums danced in my head.

Our savings depleted; my job quite unstable; My wife wanting clothes and a new kitchen table.

The kids were all fighting about who was first On Santa's long list. My head nearly burst.

"Is Santa a fake?" the ten-year-old cried. "'Cause I'd hate to think that dear Daddy has lied."

"Of course Santa's real," answered mother with glee.

"When Christmas day comes, just look under the tree."

"Oh, Good!" the kids cried. "'Cause St. Nick at the mall Said he'd bring not just some of our list ... but all!"

My head started pounding; my temples were throbbing.

Then I heard the faint sound of my three-year-old sobbing.

"Oh, Daddy, oh, Daddy! How will Santa Claus guess That me and my doll need the same pink silk dress?"

I turned to my wife ... a long pleading look.

She put on their jammies, while I found their book.

I read them a story, then tucked them in bed With posters of Mickey and Simba o'erhead.

While Mama in her nightshirt and I in my skivvies Collapsed on the bed and turned on the TV. The news was all bad, the economy down.

The grimace on my face now distinctly a frown.

I shut the thing off and turned out the light.

With my wife on the left I rolled to the right.

A grunting of sorts was my tender goodnight.

Then I screwed shut my eyes to chase cares from sight.

Two minutes? Two hours? I couldn't be sure.

When I heard a noise that made my blood stir.

I ran to the window, threw open the drape.

Well, I saw a sight that made my mouth gape.

The moon on the breast of the five-day old slush Made the yard as appealing as six-day old mush.

When what to my dull aching eyes should appear But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.

Yes, Santa was there, but him I expected.

The shock came when all of the rest I detected.

The Cratchits, with Scrooge, and young Tiny Tim. King Arthur and Merlin, plus Old Madam Mim. The Whos all from Whoville, the Grinch and ol' Max. Young Dr. Doolittle there with his Yaks.

The Muppets there doing their whole Christmas thing.

While Alvin and Chipmunks started to sing.

And Jack with his beanstalk just starting to grow.

The poor little match girl asleep in the snow.

Frosty was singing and Rudolph was glowing, The drummer boy drumming. And I had trouble knowing ...

Just what I should do? If I had a choice I'd go back to bed, but I heard a voice.

"Let me in," the voice said. What an odd piercing line.

I immediately looked for a wolf and three swine.

Not the voice of a wolf though, I knew from the start.

But a voice that could best be heard in the heart.

T "Let me in," came again, and the crowd seemed to hear N And turned to a manger that lay at the rear.

T My untidy lawn, how embarrassed was I. I That the sod was unfinished, I started to cry.

But not for the lack of good grass nor from shame, But because that sweet voice had called me by name.T The Cratchits, Miss Piggy, the whole motley scene W A All fell to their knees in a manner serene.

H The girl in the snow awoke from her dream And lit her last match as a lamp for her King.

I ventured to walk down the stairs and go out.

W As I walked through the crowd I started to shout I "Oh, help me, please help me. I have bills to pay.

A My job is in trouble and I've lost my way.

T We've too many mouths to feed and to dress.

I’m just a failure, a wash-out, I guess."

T I said what I felt. I said it out loud.

And I looked for support from the odd-looking crowd.G Their faces were filled with contentment, not thought.W B They had not the depth for the comfort I sought.

Nostalgia, some laughs, and some heart-warming W plots, All the magic of childhood ... of this there was lots I In my friends just behind me. But they don't possess M The power of true love; the power to bless.

A My friends faded then ... fairy tales all.

But the Lord of All Hosts was still at my call.

I fell to my knees, folded hands at my chin. “ I heard the voice say, "Please, let me come in."

I awoke in my bed and turned to my wife.

O Her snoring repose took away all my strife.

T The day of all days, Christmas Eve came.

N We sat round the fire and called them by name, "On Dasher, On Dancer, On Prancer and Vixen."

We sang Jingle bells. The kids got their licks in.

A The Grinch carved his Beast. Tiny Tim God-Blessed all.W Then we looked at the painting I'd hung on the wall. S I opened to Luke. We read of His birth.

W We read of His life, and His works here on earth.

We read of our Lord, of our Savior, my friend, Then prayed to the Father and asked that he send All the spirit of Christmas; the Spirit of Love; All the blessings befitting us, down from above.

Christmas day came, and Santa Claus too.

And our own little Whos never cried "boo-hoo."

In fact, though their list had been shortened a tad They whispered together and then asked me, "Dad, Is there someone out there, some girl or some boy, Whom we could help out with a game or a toy?"

I did lose my job, then along came a better.

And we paid all our bills to the dot and the letter.

Our home now abounds not with money, nor fame, But with unfettered love for the Holy of Name.

I remember the stress and the fear that has been, But my soul now rejoices, 'cause I let Him in.

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Twas the Night before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.

And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.

More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

“Now Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!

On, Comet! On, Cupid! On Donner and Blitzen!

To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.

So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes – how they twinkled! His dimples – how merry!

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!”

Thank you for such a successful year & Merry Christmas from all of us.

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