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Christmas Calendar 2017 Dec. 1: Salt Spring Concert Band concert: Winter Song & Dance. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3: Fulford Hall Christmas Craft Fair. Dec. 1-3: Beaver Point Hall Christmas Craft Fair. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23: Christmas Market in the Park. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2: Winterfest at Salt Spring Centre. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2: Santa Fly-in. 1 p.m. at the floatplane dock. Then photos with Santa at SS Library plus kids’ crafts to 3 p.m. Dec. 2-3: 2nd Annual Youth Winter Craft Fair. Core Inn. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2: Chili Cook-off at Centennial Park. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Then the village officially lights up for Christmas. Dec. 3: Photos with Santa for kids and/or pets. BCSPCA fundraiser. Mouat’s Mall dock. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8: Salty Pear Christmas Bazaar. 12 to 4 p.m., plus Thursdays through Saturdays to Dec. 23. Dec. 8: Jon and Roy’s Holiday Special. Annual holiday show at Fulford Hall. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Lions Club Christmas Bazaar. Lions Hall. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dec. 9: Lions Santa Ship at Coast Guard Dock. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Salt Spring Singers Concert. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10: Salt Spring Singers Concert. ArtSpring. 2 p.m. Dec. 14: Ganges Shop Local Social. Ganges Village. 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14: Glowtini Contest. At the Legion. 7 p.m. Dec. 16: Seasonal Stories and Songs. SS United Church. 2 p.m. Dec. 16: Handel’s Messiah. Bach on the Rock concert. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17: Messiah Sing Along. Fulford Hall 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 18: Merry Monday in Fulford. Just before 6 to 7:35 p.m. Dec. 20-23: Christmas with Scrooge. Newman Family Production. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m nightly, plus a 2 p.m. show on Dec. 23. Dec. 25: Celebrate Christmas at Fulford Hall. Free. Food, music, presents, games for all ages. From 11 a.m. on. Dec. 25: Community Christmas Dinner at Meaden Hall. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Auld Lang Syne................ 5 Away in a Manger.......... 13 Christmas In Killarney... 13 Deck the Halls............... 19 Do You Hear What I Hear?........................... 6 Frosty the Snowman....... 17 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen..................... 7 Hark the Herald Angels Sing............................. 15 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.................... 23 Here Comes Santa Claus............................ 23 Holly Jolly Christmas..... 19 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear............ 21 Joy to the World............. 11 Let It Snow.................... 20 Little Drummer Boy........ 9 Mary’s Boy Child........... 18
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O Christmas Tree........... 14 O Come, All Ye Faithful.12 O Holy Night................ 10 O Little Town of Bethlehem...................... 8 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town....................... 16 Silent Night...................... 9 Silver Bells...................... 18 The Christmas Song....... 18 The First Noel................ 16 The Twelve Days of Christmas.................... 22 We Three Kings of Orient Are..................... 5 We Wish You a Merry Christmas.......... 21 While Shepherds Watched....................... 10 White Christmas............ 20 Winter Wonderland......... 9
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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, Worshipping Him, God on high.
Chorus Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume Breaths a life of gathering gloom. Sorrowing, sighing, Bleeding dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. Chorus Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice. Alleluia, alleluia! Sounds through the earth and Skies. Chorus
Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days of Auld Lang Syne? For Auld Lang Syne, my dear For Auld Lang Syne.
May your holidays be filled with joy and good cheer, and the New Year bring you peace and happiness.
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet For Auld Lang Syne. And here’s a hand, my trusty friend And gives a hand o’ thine We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For Auld Lang Syne.
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Do You Hear What I Hear? Said the night wind to the little lamb, “Do you see what I see? Way up in the sky, little lamb, Do you see what I see? A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite.”
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, “Do you know what I know? In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know? A Child, a Child shivers in the cold-Let us bring Him silver and gold, Let us bring Him silver and gold.”
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear? Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear? A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the the sea, With a voice as big as the the sea.”
Said the king to the people everywhere, “Listen to what I say! Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say! The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light.”
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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 power When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy! From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tiding 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 power and might.” Refrain Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love & brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas Doth bring redeeming grace. Refrain
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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.
How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him, still The dear Christ enters in.
For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels Keep Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.
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 to-day. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!
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Silent Night
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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.
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the lane, snow is glistening; A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird; here to stay is a new bird. We sing a love song as we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, And 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.
Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavely hosts sing alleluia; Christ the Saviour, is born! Christ the Saviour, is born! Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Later on, we’ll conspire, as we dream by the fire, To face unafraid, the plans that we made, 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 Mr. Snowman Until the other kiddies knock him down. When it snows, ain’t it thrillin’, tho your nose gets a chillin’ To frolic and play the eskimo way, walking in a winter wonderland.
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 the 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.
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While Shepherds Watched While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. “Fear not!” said he; (for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind), “Glad tidings of great joy I bring, 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:
Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng of angels, praising God, Who thus addresses their joyful song:
“The heavenly babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathingbands, And in a manger laid.”
“All glory be to God on high, And on the earth be peace: Good will henceforth from heaven to man, Begin and never cease!”
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! Oh, hear the Angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night, O holy night, O night divine! O night, O holy night, O night Divine! Led by the light of Faith serenely Beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle We stand. O’er the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen 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, 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 he shall break, For the Slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression Shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful Chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His Holy name. Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever Praise we, His power and glory ever more Proclaim! His power and glory ever more Proclaim!
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Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven 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 Savior 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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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;
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O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Son of the Father, God of God, Light of Light, Lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb: God, Begotten, not created; Refrain Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God In the highest; Refrain See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither Bend our joyful footsteps; 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 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be glory given; word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; Refrain
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Away in a Manger
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Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 Baby Awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He Makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look Down from the sky, And stay by my side until 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.
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Christmas In Killarney The holly green, the ivy green The prettiest picture you’ve ever seen Is Christmas in Killarney With all of the folks at home. It’s nice, you know, to kiss your beau While cuddling under the mistletoe And Santa Claus you know, of course Is one of the boys from home. The door is always open The neighbors pay a call And Father John before he’s gone Will bless the house and all. How grand it feels to click your heels And join in the fun of the jigs and reels I’m handing you no blarney The likes you’ve never known Is Christmas in Killarney With all of the folks at home.
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O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How faithful are thy branches! O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How faithful are thy branches! O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Green not alone in summertime, But in the winter’s frost and rime; O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How faithful are they branches.
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‘Tis not alone in summer’s sheen, Its boughs are broad, it’s leaves are green; It blooms for us when wild winds blow, And earth is white with feath’ry snow; A voice tells all its boughs amoung Of sheperds watch, and angel’s song Of holy babe in manger low, The story of so long ago.
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King!
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. Risen with healing in his wings, Light and life to all he brings, Hail, the Son of Righteousness! Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Refrain
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel! 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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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, he’s checking it twice, He’s 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 knows when you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake! So...You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Little tin horns, little toy drums. Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums. Santa Claus is coming to town. Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo,
Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too. Santa Claus is coming to town. The kids in Girl and Boy Land will have a jubilee. They’re gonna build a toyland town all around the Christmas tree. Oh....You better watch out, You better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is comin’, Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ to town.
The First Noel The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in Fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, Tending their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that Was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
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
This star drew nigh to the Northwest, o’er Bethlehem it Took it rest, and there it did They looked up and saw a star Both stop and stay right over Shining in the east beyond them The place where Jesus Lay. Far, and to the earth it gave Refrain Great light, and so it continued Then entered in those Both day and Night. Refrain 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 heavenly Lord; that hath made heaven And earth Of naught, And with His blood mankind Hath bought. Refrain
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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 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. Oh, 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
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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! So Frosty the Snowman had to hurry On his way; But he waved good-bye, saying, Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again someday. Thumpety thump, thump...
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Silver Bells City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style In the air There’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner You’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of street lights Even stop lights Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush Home with their treasures Hear the snow crunch See the kids bunch This is Santa’s big scene And above all this bustle you’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas Day.
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The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an Open fire, Jack Frost nipping At your nose, yuletide songs 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 Santa’s on his way, he’s loaded Lots of toys and goodies on His sleigh. And every mother’s Child will want to spy to see If reindeer really know how to fly. And so I’m offering this simple phrase for kids from One to ninety-two, although It’s been said many times, Many ways, Merry Christmas to you.
Mary’s Boy Child Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible say, Mary’s boy child, Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A new King born today. And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas Day. While shepherds watch their Flocks by night, they see a Bright new shining star. They hear a choir sing, the Music seems to come from afar. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A new King born today. And man will live forevermore Because of Christmas Day. Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, Come to Bethlehem that night. They find no place to bear the Child, not a single room was In sight. Trumpets sound and Angels sing, a new King Born today. And man will Live forevermore because of Christmas Day.
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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... Don we now our gay apparel, Fa 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... Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la... Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la... While I tell of Yuletide pleasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
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Season’s Greetings It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we hope it brings you much joy! Wishing you and your family a prosperous 2018. ...................
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la... Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la... Sing the joyous song together, Fa la la... Leave us of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
MARKUS WENZEL
BBA (Hons), CFP, Financial Consultant Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
250-653-9788
markus.wenzel@investorsgroup.com
www.paulzolob.com
Holly Jolly Christmas Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, But have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly Christmas, And when you walk down the street, Say “hello” to friends you know And everyone you meet. Oh ho, the mistletoe, hung where you can see; Somebody waits for you; kiss her once for me. Have a holly jolly Christmas, And in case you didn’t hear, Oh by golly, have a holly, Jolly Christmas this year!
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Home for the Holidays Here’s hoping the days of your holiday season are merry and bright! Thank you to all my customers for making 2017 a fun and memorable year for me. Serving Salt Spring Island & the Southern Gulf Islands
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White Christmas
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.
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.
It doesn’t show signs of stopping, and I brought some corn for popping; the lights Are turned way down low, Let it snow, let it snow, let it 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
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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.
When we finally kiss goodnight, How I 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-bye-ing, But as long as you love me so, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
An Island Christmas 2017 O 21
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will 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 heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o’er its Babel-sounds The blessed angels sing.
O 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!
Yet with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the heavenly strain have Rolled two thousand years of wrong; And man, at war with man, Hears not the tidings which they bring; O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing!
For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of Old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold, When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the Angels sing.
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!
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 some out here. Refrain
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year! We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; Now, bring us a figgy pudding; We wish you a Merry Christmas Now, bring us a figgy pudding; And a Happy New Year! Now, bring us a figgy pudding and a Cup of good cheer! Refrain
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GULF ISLANDS DRIFTWOOD
On the first day of Christmas, my True love gave To me: A partridge in a Pear tree. On the second Day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the third day of Christmas, My true love gave to me: Three french hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree. On the fourth day of Christmas, My true love gave 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 gave 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 waiting, 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 waiting, 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 waiting, 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 waiting, 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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Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane; Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Are pulling on the reins. Bells are ringing, children singing, All is merry and bright. Hang your stocking And say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes Tonight.
Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus Lane; He’s got a bag that’s filled with Toys for boys and girls again. Hear the sleigh bells jingle, jangle, What a beautiful sight. Jump in bed, cover up your Head,‘cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your hearts be light. From now on our troubles Will be out of sight. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, make the Yuletide gay, From now on our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days,
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Peace and Joy
Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are Dear to us, will be 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.
To all my Valued Customers Thank you for your loyalty over the past 25 years. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. ~ Linda & staff
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