Well, the above picture shows my main haul from Santa, and my main present from Christmas. In the center is "The Organists' Manual" -- a gift from my mother and sister I asked for, so I can start formal organ practicing instead of the pickup I have done over the years. But the rest of … Continue reading Boxing Day — stocking up for next Christmas
Masters in This Hall
Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell. Masters in this hall, hear ye news today. Brought from over the sea and ever I you pray. Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell sing we clear! Holpen are all folk on Earth, born is God's Son so dear! Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell sing we loud! God today hath poor folk raised and cast a-down the proud. Then to Bethlehem town … Continue reading Masters in This Hall
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (or My Dancing Day)
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day; I would my true love did so chance To see the legend of my play, To call my true love to my dance; Chorus Sing, oh! my love, oh! my love, my love, my love, This have I done for my true love. Then was I born of a … Continue reading Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (or My Dancing Day)
The Christmas Song
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on 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 … Continue reading The Christmas Song
Rise up, Shepherd, and Follow
There’s a star in the East on Christmas morn, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. It will lead to the place where the Savior's born, Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Leave your sheep and leave your lambs Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Leave you ewes and leave your rams Rise up, shepherd, and follow. Follow, follow, … Continue reading Rise up, Shepherd, and Follow
Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Jolly old St. Nicholas, Lean your ear this way! Don't you tell a single soul, What Im going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you'll bring to me: Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, When I'm fast asleep, Down the chimney broad … Continue reading Jolly Old St. Nicholas
Up on the Housetop
Up on the housetop reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Claus Down through the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn't go? Ho, ho ho! Who wouldn't go? Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick First … Continue reading Up on the Housetop
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Oh you better watch out You better not cry You better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He's making a list, Checking it twice; Gonna find out who's naughty or nice. Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you're sleeping He knows when you're awake He … Continue reading Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You know Dasher and Dancer And Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid And Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows All of the other reindeer Used to laugh … Continue reading Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Let it Snow!
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! 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! It doesn't show signs of stopping And I've brought some … Continue reading Let it Snow!
