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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 He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then 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. Later on, we'll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we've 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 mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down. When it snows, ain't it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown: O, 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 lily flow'r, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To be our dear Saviour: Refrain The holly bears a berry, As red as any blood, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To do poor sinners good: Refrain The holly bears a prickle, As sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, On Christmas Day in the morn: Refrain The holly bears a bark, As bitter as the gall, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, For to redeem us all: Refrain The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown: Refrain

Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes; Venite, venite in Bethlehem; Natum videte regem angelorum: Venite, adoremus, Venite, adoremus, Venite, adoremus, dominum! Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Gestant puellae viscera; Deum verum, genitum non factum. Venite, adoremus, Venite, adoremus, Venite, adoremus, dominum! (Cantet nunc io chorus angelorum, Cantet nunc aula caelestium,) Gloria in excelsis Deo! Venite, adoremus, Venite, adoremus, Venite, adoremus, dominum!

The Twelve Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me. 1. An emu up a gum tree. 2. Two pink galahs. 3. Three jabirus. 4. Four kookaburras. 5. Five kangaroos 6. Six platypuses 7. Seven koalas climbing. 8. Eight possums playing. 9. Nine wombats working. 10. Ten lizards leaping. 11. Eleven numbats nagging. 12. Twelve parrots prattling.

How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far. Shall we find the stable room lit by a star? Can we see the little child, is he within? If we lift the wooden latch may we go in? May we stroke the creatures there, ox, ass, or sheep? May we peep like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch his tiny hand, will he awake? Will he know we've come so far just for his sake? Great kings have precious gifts, and we have naught, little smiles and little tears are all we brought. For all weary children Mary must weep, then here, on his bed of straw sleep, children, sleep. God is his mother's arms, babes in the byre, they sleep as the sleep who find their heart's desire.

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 Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly 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

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 newborn King today, And man will live forevermore, Because of Christmas day. Trumpets sound and angels sing, Listen to what they say, That man will live forevermore, Because of Christmas day. Hark, now hear the angels sing, A newborn King today, And man will live forevermore, Because of Christmas day. While shepherds watched their flocks by night, They saw a bright new shining star, They heard a choir sing a song, The music seemed to come from afar, Now, Joseph and his wife, Mary, Come to Bethlehem that night, They found no place to bear her child, Not a single room was in sight. By and by, they find a little nook, In a stable all forlorn, And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little Boy was born!

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy The Virgin Mary had a baby boy The Virgin Mary had a baby boy And they say that his name is Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, Oh yes, believer, oh, yes, believer He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, The angels sang when the baby was born The angels sang when the baby was born The angels sang when the baby was born And they sang that his name is Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, Oh yes, believer, oh, yes, believer He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, The shepherds came where the baby was born The shepherds came where the baby was born The shepherds came where the baby was born And they say that his name is Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, Oh yes, believer, oh, yes, believer He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, The wise men saw when the baby born The wise men saw where the baby born The wise men went where the baby born And they said that his name is Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, Oh yes, believer, oh, yes, believer He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, They saw the star over Bethlehem They saw the star over Bethlehem The trailed that star over Bethlehem To the crib of the child named Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, Oh yes, believer, oh, yes, believer He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, They found a manger in Bethlehem They found a manger in Bethlehem And in that manger in Bethlehem They worshipped the child named Jesus He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom, Oh yes, believer, oh, yes, believer He come from the Glory, He come from the Glorious Kingdom,

Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth The peace that was meant to be. With God as our father Brothers all are we. Let me walk with my brother In perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me Let this be the moment now. With every step i take Let this be my solemn vow. To take each moment And live each moment With peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me.

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.

Probably my last post on this thread. A merry Christmas and Happy new year to all who have taken part or looked in. Angela Hark the herald angels sing 'Glory to the newborn 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 newborn King!' Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing 'Glory to the newborn King!' Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings 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 Hark! The herald angels sing 'Glory to the newborn King!'

Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wandering, so fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, and to you our wassail, too. And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year We are not daily beggars that beg from door to door; But we are neighbours' children whom you have seen before. Refrain God bless the master of this house, likewise the mistress, too; And all the little children that round the table go. Refrain

Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice Tender to me the promise of His word In God my Saviour shall my heart rejoice Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His name! Make known His might, the deeds His arm has done His mercy sure, from age to age the same His holy name-the Lord, the mighty One Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight The hungry fed, the humble lifted high Tell out, my soul, the glories of His word! Firm is His promise, and His mercy sure Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To children's children and forever more!

The Holy City Last night I lay a-sleeping, there came a dream so fair, I stood in old Jerusalem beside the temple there. I heard the children singing and ever as they sang, Me thought the voice of angels from heaven in answer rang. Me thought the voice of angels from heaven in answer rang. Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Lift up your gates and sing, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna to your King! And then me thought my dream was changed, the streets no longer rang, Hushed were the glad Hosannas the little children sang. The sun grew dark with mystery, the morn was cold and chill, As the shadow of a cross arose upon a lonely hill. As the shadow of a cross arose upon a lonely hill. Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Lift up your gates and sing, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna to your King! And once again the scene was changed; new earth there seemed to be; I saw the Holy City beside the tideless sea; The light of God was on its streets, the gates were open wide, And all who would might enter and no one was denied. No need of moon or stars by night, or sun to shine by day; It was the new Jerusalem that would not pass away. It was the new Jerusalem that would not pass away. Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Lift up your gates and sing, Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna to your King! Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna to your King!

Unto us a boy is born! King of all creation, Came he to a world forlorn The Lord of every nation Cradled in a stall was he With sleepy cows and asses But the very beasts could see That he all men surpasses Omega and Alpha he! Let the organ thunder While the choir with peals of glee Doth rend the air asunder

Shepherd, leave thy sheep, and hasten to Bethlehem to see the Baby Though the night is deep, come hasten to Bethlehem to see the Baby Leave them on the hill Bid them fear no ill Come and see the wondrous Child of whom the angels sing Shepherd, leave thy sheep, and haste to the manger lowly to behold Him Leave them as they sleep, for legions are watching night to surely fold them Come to Bethlehem God will guard thy lambs While thine eyes behold the Child as he lies sleeping Shepherd, leave thy sheep; secure in his care, no harm shall there befall them Shepherd, leave thy sheep; thy flock will await thee safely 'til ye call them Shepherd, leave thy sheep Angels watch shall keep O'er thy little ones, that ye may seek the newborn King

1. What star is this, with beams so bright, More lovely than the noonday light? 'Tis sent to announce a newborn King, Glad tidings of our God to bring. 2. 'Tis now fulfilled what God decreed, 'From Jacob shall a star proceed'; And lo! the Eastern sages stand To read in heaven the Lord's command. 3. The guiding star above is bright; Within them shines a purer light, Which leads them on with power benign To seek the Giver of the sign. 4. True love can brook no dull delay; Nor toil nor dangers stop their way Home, kindred, father land and all They leave at their Creator's call. 5. O Jesus, while the star of grace Impels us on to seek Your face, Let not our slothful hearts refuse The guidance of Your light to use. 6. To God the Father, God the Son, And Holy Spirit, Three in One, May every tongue and nation raise An endless song of thankful praise.

1. Do you know the song that the angels sang On that night in the long ago, When the heavens above with their music rang Till it echoed in the earth below? Refrain All glory in the highest, Peace on earth, goodwill to men, Glory in the highest, Peace, goodwill to men; Glory in the highest, Glory in the highest, Peace on earth, goodwill to men. 2. Do you know the song that the shepherds heard As they watched o’er their flocks by night, When the skies bent down, and their hearts were stirred By the voices of the angels bright? Refrain 3. Do you know the story that the wise men learned As they journeyed from the east afar, O’er a pathway plain, for there nightly burned In their sight a glorious guiding star? Refrain

Happy Christmas ... :-) 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; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all that hear in heaven God's holy word. Give to our Father glory in the Highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. All Hail! Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, O Jesus! for evermore be Thy name adored. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Hark the herald angels sing 'Glory to the newborn 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 newborn King!' Christ by highest heav'n adored Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come Offspring of a Virgin's womb Veiled in flesh the Godhead see Hail the incarnate Deity Pleased as man with man to dwell Jesus, our Emmanuel Hark! The herald angels sing 'Glory to the newborn King!' Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris'n with healing in His wings 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 Hark! The herald angels sing 'Glory to the newborn King!'