2020 Holiday Songbook

Holiday

Songbook 2020

Songs of the Season

Holiday

Songbook 2020

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Start New Caroling Traditions..............................3 Pre-school to Age 5 Holiday Coloring Contest.....4 Jingle Bells........................................................6 The First Noel.....................................................7 Ages 6 to 9 Holiday Coloring Contest.................8 Deck The Halls.................................................10 Here Comes Santa Claus.................................11 Ages 10 to 13 Holiday Coloring Contest...........12 Joy To The World...............................................14 We Wish You A Merry Christmas........................15 We Three Kings.................................................16 What Child Is This............................................17 2

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Silent Night......................................................18 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen..........................19 O Christmas Tree..............................................21 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear........................22 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing...........................23 The Twelve Days Of Christmas...........................24 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.........................26 Away In A Manger.............................................27 Hanukkah, Hanukkah.......................................28 Oh Hanukkah...................................................29 I Have A Little Dreidel.......................................30 Auld Lang Syne................................................31

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Start New Caroling Traditions Caroling is a symbol of community that once was a wildly popular holiday tradition but has largely fallen by the wayside.

According to the Pew Research Center, about 16 percent of Americans reported caroling in 2017. However, this once-beloved tradition can be brought back with vigor.

History of caroling Caroling evolved from the practice of wassailing. The word “wassail” is derived from the Old Norse phrase “ves heill,” which translates to “be well and in good health.”

As early as the 13th century, people in England would travel between houses to go wassailing and wish their neighbors well during the winter months. In some places, the word “wassail” referred to a hot and thick spiced beverage given to travelers to help them stay warm. It is the precursor to modern-day mulled wines, cider and eggnog.

Caroling largely remained separate from Christmas until Saint Francis of Assisi incorporated similar well wishes and songs into his Christmas services. Music was embraced as part of liturgical services during the holiday season.

Caroling today Many caroling sessions now take place inside of churches or schools as part of choral performances. However, with social distancing limitations in place, it may be the ideal time to once again implement door-todoor caroling. This can help bring cheer to people who may be missing loved ones who

can’t travel, and may even buoy the spirits of those who have been spending more time alone in their homes.

These tips can make caroling more successful.

• Find someone with some musical knowledge to guide the group. While everyone needn’t be the next star singer, it helps if one person can help keep the group in time and in tune.

• Choose familiar songs. Select a body of music that is familiar to all. Songs such as “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “Deck the Halls,” and “The 12 Days of Christmas” are easily recognizable. The more familiar the song, the easier it is for carolers to follow the tune. Have roughly 10 songs and rotate as needed when visiting homes.

• Map out your course. Caroling can take place over several days as carolers visit various parts of their communities. A caroling session may last about an hour or two.

• Dress for weather. Layer clothing and agree on some festive trimmings that unite the caroling group. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

• Advertise your intentions. Let others know that carolers will be stopping by on particular dates so they can come out on their front porches or doorsteps. Follow social distancing guidelines if necessary and urge spectators to avoid congregating too closely in one place.

Caroling is a great way to enjoy the holiday season responsibly.

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CHRISTMAS Holiday Coloring Contest

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone #_____________________________________________ Age __________ City/Town: ___________________________________________________________________ The Daily Star is sponsoring a Winter Holiday Coloring Contest to be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at The Daily Star offices. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Bring or mail your completed coloring page to The Daily Star, 102 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. The winners will be announced in The Daily Star on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. All winners will be contacted after they are selected via the telephone number provided.

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CHRISTMAS Holiday Coloring Contest

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone #_____________________________________________ Age __________ City/Town: ___________________________________________________________________ The Daily Star is sponsoring a Winter Holiday Coloring Contest to be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at The Daily Star offices. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Bring or mail your completed coloring page to The Daily Star, 102 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. The winners will be announced in The Daily Star on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. All winners will be contacted after they are selected via the telephone number provided.

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CHRISTMAS Holiday Coloring Contest

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Phone #_____________________________________________ Age __________ City/Town: ___________________________________________________________________ The Daily Star is sponsoring a Winter Holiday Coloring Contest to be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at The Daily Star offices. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Bring or mail your completed coloring page to The Daily Star, 102 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820. Prizes will be awarded in each age group. The winners will be announced in The Daily Star on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. All winners will be contacted after they are selected via the telephone number provided.

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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Silent Night

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In 2018, the popular Christmas carol “Silent Night” celebrated the 200th anniversary of its first performance. The lyrics to “Silent Night” were written by Austrian Roman Catholic priest Joseph Mohr in 1816. Over the years, the melody has been credited to the likes of legendary composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. However, a manuscript handwritten by Mohr and discovered in 1995 revealed that the Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber composed the music to this beloved song.

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It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

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One of the most instantly recognizable holiday songs also boasts one of the most unique histories of any Christmas carol. The exact origins and author of “The 12 Days of Christmas” are unknown, but according to the Catholic News Agency, the song was written for Catholic children in England sometime after 1558. Between 1558 and 1829, Catholics in England were forbidden to practice their faith openly. The song “The 12 Days of Christmas” was used to teach Catholic children living under such restrictions about their faith.

As a result, the song is filled with hidden meaning, even if modern celebrants largely sing it to express their festive moods and not necessarily their respective faiths.

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Should old acquaintance be forgot, And old lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!

And surely I’ll buy mine!

And we’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

We two have run about the slopes, And picked the daisies fine; But we’ve wandered many a weary foot, Since auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

We two have paddled in the stream, From morning sun till dine; But seas between us broad have roared Since auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!

And give me a hand o’ thine!

And we’ll take a right good-will draught, For auld lang syne.

For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

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Though they might not realize it, New Year’s Eve celebrants are honoring a world-renowned Scottish poet and lyricist each time they sing along to “Auld Lang Syne” as the clock strikes 12 midnight and the calendar turns from one year to the next. Robert Burns wrote “Auld Lang Syne” in 1788 and translations regarding what the phrase means vary. Burns wrote the poem in the Scots language, which is a little known language spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in Ireland. But the phrase is now widely translated as “times long past,” which may explain why it has become the unofficial anthem of New Year’s Eve. December, 2020 |

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