The Holly and the Ivy

The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown.Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.The holly bears a blossom as white as any flower,And Mary … Continue reading The Holly and the Ivy →

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 →