Holiday Song Book 2022

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas; everywhere you go, Take a look at the five and ten, it's glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas; toys in every store But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door

A pair of hop-a-long 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; everywhere you go, There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well It's 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

Little Drummer Boy

Come, they told me, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum

Our newborn King to see, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum Our finest gifts we’ll bring, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum

To lay before the King, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum Rum-pa-pum-pum, rum-pa-pum-pum.

So to honor Him, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, When we come.

Baby Jesus, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum

I am a poor boy, too, Pa-rum...

I have no gift to bring, Pa-rum... That’s fit to give a King, Pa-rum... Rum-pa-pum-pum, rum-pa-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...

I played my drum for Him, Pa-rum...

I played my best for Him, Pa-rum... Rum-pa-pum-pum, rum-pa-pum-pum. Then He smiled at me, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, Me and my drum.

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 gave 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 gave 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 gave 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 gave to me 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 gave 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 gave 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, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave 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.

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 was 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 put it on his head He began to dance around.

Oh, 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.

Away In A Manger

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 bore sweet Jesus Christ, to be our sweet Saviour.

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 berry, as red as any blood, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, to do poor sinners good.

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 prickle, as sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, on Christmas day in the morn.

Oh the rising of the sun, and the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.

Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town

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 bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, 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.

The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we're still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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 “Yoo-hoo” 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 in a wonderland of snow Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it’s grand , Just holding your hand We’re gliding along with the song , Of a wintry 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 the road before us , And sing a chorus or two Come on, it’s lovely weather , For a sleigh ride together with you There’s a birthday party at the home of farmer Gray It’ll be the perfect ending of 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 the world can buy When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie It’ll nearly be like a picture print by Currier and Ives These wonderful things are the things , We remember all through our lives

Jingle Bells

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

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 and call him names; They never let poor Rudolph join 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 how the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nose reindeer, you’ll go down in history.

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock. Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring. Snowin’ and blowin’ up bushels of fun. Now the jingle hop has begun.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock. Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time. Dancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air.

What a bright time, it’s the right time to rock the night away. Jingle bell time is a swell time to go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh.

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet. Jingle around the clock. Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet. That’s the jingle bell rock.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock. Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time. Dancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air.

What a bright time, it’s the right time to rock the night away. Jingle bell time is a swell time to go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh.

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet. Jingle around the clock. Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet.

That’s the jingle bell. That’s the jingle bell. That’s the jingle bell rock.

I’m Dreaming of a 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 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 want a hippopotamus for Christmas

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. Only a hippopotamus will do. I don’t want a doll, no dinky Tinkertoy.

I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

I don’t think Santa Claus will mind, do you? He won’t have to use our dirty chimney flue Just bring him through the front door that’s the easy thing to do.

I can see me now on Christmas morning, creeping down the stairs. Oh, what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes to see my hippo hero standing there.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. Only a hippopotamus will do. No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses. I only like hippopotamuseses. And hippopotamuses like me too.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. A hippopotamus is all I want. Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but the teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. The kind I saw this summer at the zoo. There’s lots of room for him in our two car garage. I’d feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage.

I can see me now on Christmas morning, creeping down the stairs. Oh, what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes To see my hippo hero standing there.

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas. Only a hippopotamus will do. No crocodiles, or rhinoceroseses, I only like hippopotamuses. And hippopotamuses like me too.

Up On The House Top

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

Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho, ho! 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

Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Upon on the housetop, click, click, click Down thru the chimney with good Saint Nick

Look in the stocking of little Will Oh, just see what a glorious fill! Here is a hammer and lots of tacks Whistle and ball and a whip that cracks Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?

Up on the housetop, click, click, click Down thru the chimney with good Saint Nick

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree at the Christmas party hop. Mistletoe hung where you can see, every couple tries 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 dancin’ merrily, in the new old-fashioned way.

Gift-wrapping tips

Much of the focus of each holiday season is on gift-giving, but all those gifts will eventually need to be wrapped. Stacks of presents just waiting to be covered with paper and ribbon can overwhelm gift givers, prompting them to put off wrapping gifts until the last minute. Hesitant wrappers with a pile of gifts to wrap can use these tricks to make the process go smoothly.

Find inspiration

Instead of looking at wrapping as yet another chore, try to envision how the recipient will feel peeling open the paper and finding the gift inside. Wrapping can be the prelude to the gift itself, and intensify the anticipation. The wrapping paper or style also may

draw on aspects of the gift itself. For example, a knit scarf can be placed in a crocheted stocking.

Handle oddly-shaped items

Wrapping rectangular boxes can be a snap, but what about something that’s round or full of angles? Think about placing oddly-shaped items inside another item to make the shape more uniform. Shoe boxes, coffee cans and even paper towel rolls can hold items. Then place the wrapping on these containers.

Cover prices

To enable easy exchanges or returns, do not cut off the price tags of gifts. Instead, place a festive sticker over the dollar amount, but leave the scan bar

Gift-wrapping tips and tricks

visible. This way the gift recipient can return the gift with ease if necessary.

Keep supplies at the ready Devote a bin or bins to wrapping supplies and tools. Having scissors, paper, tape, ribbon, and more in a designated spot will cut down on having to hunt and peck when it comes time to wrap. Martha Stewart suggests getting a rotary cutter to cut long straight or decorative edges on wrapping paper. Rotary cutters may be easier to use than scissors, especially when paired with a ruler.

Wrap on a firm surface Devote a table or counter to wrapping gifts. This will keep

the paper taut and neat and make it easier to cut and position. You risk tearing the paper or puncturing it when working on carpeting or bedding.

Color- or pattern-code gifts It’s easy to visualize who gets what gift when each recipient has his or her own special wrapping paper. This is also a handy idea when wrapping gifts from Santa, as it will differentiate the Santa gifts from the ones being given by Mom and Dad.

With a few helpful pointers, wrapping gifts can be easy. And for those who prefer to skip the wrapping themselves, many malls and retailers offer complimentary wrapping for a small donation to charity.

Bake Up A Sweet Holiday

attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes, or until well combined.

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, making 4. sure to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Mix in the dry ingredients in two additions, alternating with 5. the sour cream. Make sure to mix in each addition until just combined, and be careful not to overmix the batter.

Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the 6. cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are set 7. and spring back when touched lightly. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

To make the vanilla buttercream frosting: In the bowl of a 8. stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, 1Ú2 cup at a time, mixing in each addition until well combined. Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and gel food 9.

(if using), and continue mixing until fully combined. Once

Sweet Holiday Treat

What

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rocky recchiuti Brownies

ingredients:

5 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsley chopped, 10 tbsp. unsalted butter cut into 1-inch slices 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped 40 mini marshmallows

prep:

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line the bottom of an 8-inch 1. square baking pan with parchment paper and liberally coat the paper and the pan sides with flavorless vegetable oil.

Put 3 ounces of the chocolate and the butter in a medium 2. stainless-steel bowl and set over a pot of simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate

and butter melt and are fully combined and the mixture is smooth. Lift the bowl from the pot. Set aside.Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl. In another bowl, combine the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk together by hand until blended. Whisk in the sugar. Whisk the egg mixture into the chocolate. Add the flour and 3. the remaining 21Ú2 ounces chocolate to the batter and, using a rubber spatula, mix well. Then mix in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly 4. with a small offset spatula. Scatter the marshmallow pieces evenly over the surface and push them halfway into the batter. The tops should remain uncovered.Bake on the middle shelf of the oven until the marshmallows are browned and a skewer inserted into the center of the brownie sheet comes out with some batter clinging to it, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.

Bake: 45 minutes m akes: 16 Brownies

would the holidays be without delicious foods to share with loved ones? In fact, crafting elaborate meals and baking goodies is par for the course once the weather begins to cool and decorations turn up on businesses and homes.

people have tried-and-true recipes they rely on each year, but there’s always the possibility to give new tasty tidbits a try. There are so many tantalizing desserts to tickle the tongue, but this recipe for “Rocky Recchiuti Brownies” from “Chocolate Obsession” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) by Michael Recchiuti and Fran Gage yields rich and chewy brownies that no holiday celebrant will be able to resist.

How to create a durable gingerbread house

Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread.

Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses. Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th century Germany. The fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” helped solidify the popularity of gingerbread, which became part of Christmas traditions.

Even though gingerbread houses can be fun to make, there’s no denying it can be exacting work and especially for those who strive for perfection. Prepackaged kits attempt to take some of the guesswork out of the equation, but those who are crafting from scratch can employ these tips as they build their gingerbread houses.

Go for form and not flavor. Few

gingerbread houses ever get eaten, so focus on finding a dough that will bake up rock hard as opposed to one that tastes good.

Get the right icing texture. Pastry artist Catherine Beddall says royal icing is the preferred “glue” to adhere gingerbread pieces. Beddall says icing should be thick like peanut butter and not runny.

Mind the dough. Do not roll out the gingerbread dough too thin or it may become brittle after being cooked. Always cut out shapes before the gingerbread is baked. Let the baked pieces sit overnight to cool completely before using them to build.

Patience is key. Allow the icing to dry for at least a couple of hours after adhering each piece and before moving and handling the house, says Beddall. Work in stages so that individual items can be decorated and allowed to dry. Then the walls can be put together, followed by the roof pieces.

Kids likely will need help. Children may not have the patience or steadiness to handle complete gingerbread construction. They can decorate the separate pieces of the house while the components are laying flat, which is easier for kids. Adults can do the main assembly later on.

Utilize a template. Freehanding may not be easy. Cut out templates using cardboard or posterboard for various gingerbread pieces.One of the most important tips is to have fun. Don’t take gingerbread house making too seriously as a novice. Rather, enjoy the experience and the centuries-old tradition.

The Night Before Christmas

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

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in the hope that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

Then, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer, a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick.

More rapid than eagles his reindeer all came as he shouted, “Oh Dasher” and each reindeer’s name. And so up to the housetop the reindeer soon flew with the sleigh full of toys and Saint Nicholas, too.

Down the chimney he came with a leap and a bound; he was dressed all in fur, and his belly was round. He spoke not a word but went straight to this work, and filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his finger aside of his nose, then giving a nod up the chimney he rose. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

Merry Christmas Crossword

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12. By singing loud for all to hear 13. Candy, Candy Canes, Candy Corn and

1. In “Christmas Vacation”, Russ goes looking for the outside Christmas decorations and says he cannot on them.

1. In “Christmas Vacation”, Russ goes looking for the outside Christmas decorations and says he cannot on them.

1. In “Christmas Vacation”, Russ goes looking for the outside Christmas decorations and says he cannot on them.

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Get Christmas crafty with homemade ornaments

Handmade gifts, trinkets and treats help make the holiday season special. Although cookies and other baked goods are some of the most popular homemade creations this time of year, giftgivers young and old can put their talents to use with various craft projects. Ornaments and decorations are one such idea. Here are some clever and, not-too-time-consuming craft projects to try this holiday season.

Minisleighs:Create miniature replicas of Santa’s famous sleigh. Paint several popsicle sticks to form the main body of the sleigh and glue them together. Put one at the top perpendicular to the others to serve as the steering rudder. Two silver-painted

popsicle sticks placed on their thin sides act as the blades of a sled.

Popcorngarland: Garland made of popcorn is a classic handmade holiday project. For a new twist, toss the popcorn with food coloring and allow it to dry before stringing for some bright color on the tree.

Photoornaments: Print out several different photos that you love. Purchase round or square thin wood pieces from a craft store and attach the photos with Mod Podge’. When dry, drill a hole through the top and thread with twine.

Adventcalendar: Make an Advent calendar to count down to Christmas by covering a foam board with fabric. Use paper tags

or small ornaments and write a number on each for each day of the month. Hang these all from the board. As each day passes, move the tag or ornament to the tree.

Woodensnowflakes: Have children collect small twigs from outdoors, as well as holly leaves and some sprigs of evergreen. Arrange similarly sized twigs in the shape of snowflakes and glue together, or tie with twine. Embellish with stickers, glitter, dried berries, and more.

Doughornaments: Anyone can have fun molding their own ornaments, letting them dry and then painting them. Use cookie cutters to get perfect holiday shapes. Craft stores sell various types of modeling clays and lightweight modeling materials. Or, make your own salt dough. Reindeerbottletopper: Put to use any wine corks you have lying around. Attach googly eyes and a small fuzzy nose to the front of a cork. Insert twisted, brown pipe

cleaners to make the antlers up top. Add ribbons, small snippets of faux fur or any other extras you desire.

Sweetsentiments: Use old Scrabble letter tiles to form a favorite holiday phrase, like “Joy to the World.” Glue the tiles together and hang from the tree on a piece of ribbon.