Good King Wenceslaus 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, Gathering winter fuel. “Hither , page, and stand by me, If thou know’st it, telling, … Continue reading Good King Wenceslaus
Category: Music
Alfred Burt #2 — All on a Christmas Morning
Oh, who are these that throng the way To Bethlehem, to Bethlehem, And onward press in glad array, All on a Christmas morning? Good Christian men and maids they are From countries near and lands afar, Allured by yonder beck'ning star, all on a Christmas Morning. What do they hasten thence to see In Bethlehem, … Continue reading Alfred Burt #2 — All on a Christmas Morning
Un Flambeau,Jeanette, Isabelle
FrenchUn flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle --Un flambeau! Courons au berceau!C'est Jésus, bonnes gens du hameau.Le Christ est né; Marie appelle!Ah! Ah! Ah! Que la Mère est belle,Ah! Ah! Ah! Que l'Enfant est beau!Qui vient la, frappant de la porte?Qui vient la, en frappant comme ça?Ouvrez-donc, j'ai pose sur un platDes bons gateaux, qu'ici j'apporteToc! Toc! Toc! … Continue reading Un Flambeau,Jeanette, Isabelle
Carol of the Drum
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 … Continue reading Carol of the Drum
Carol of the Bells
Hark, how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say "Throw cares away" Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old, Meek and the bold. Ding dong ding dong, That is their song, With joyful ring, All caroling. One seems to hear, words of good cheer, from everywhere, filling the air. O, … Continue reading Carol of the Bells
Fum Fum Fum
On December five and twenty Fum, Fum, Fum On December five and twenty Fum, Fum, Fum. Oh, a child was born this night, so rosy white, so rosy white. Son of Mary Virgin Holy, in a stable mean and lowly, Fum, Fum, Fum On December five and twenty Fum, Fum, Fum On December five and … Continue reading Fum Fum Fum
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth goodwill to men. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along th’unbroken song Of peace on earth, goodwill to men. And in … Continue reading I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Lemon Drop Kid — Silver Bells
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoekfgmbe-o Many songs thought of as Christmas "classics" come out of movies that don't necessarily shout "Christmas". The Lemon Drop Kid is one such movie. Bob Hope is the Lemon Drop Kid, who runs afoul of a mobster and has to raise $10,000 by a Christmas eve "deadline" or face the consequences. He cons all … Continue reading Lemon Drop Kid — Silver Bells
A Month of Carols: Caroling Caroling
Caroling, Caroling by Alfred Burt Caroling, caroling, now we go; Christmas bells are ringing! Caroling, caroling through the snow; Christmas bells are ringing! Joyous voices sweet and clear, sing the sad of heart to cheer. Ding, dong, ding, dong, Christmas bells are ringing! Caroling caroling, through the town; Christmas bells are ringing! Caroling, caroling, up … Continue reading A Month of Carols: Caroling Caroling
Accepting Compliments
Today I sang special music in church again -- both services -- and received the usual shower of applause and compliments afterwards. To each compliment I gave a warm smile and a thank you, and to the applause I gave a bow of acknowledgement before moving aside to let the order of the service resume. … Continue reading Accepting Compliments