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Posted by javableue on December 10, 2005, at 11:10:43
In reply to Re: So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by Tamar on December 9, 2005, at 18:05:46
>I'm a total nut. I really like Christmas carols (Hark the Herald Angels Sing and so on) but I can't stand all the 'Jingle Bell Rock' stuff.
>I'm very old-fashioned...
Same here. We did a Christmas hymnsing after decorating the church a few weeks ago, and it was just wonderful. Probably one of the few things which keeps me relatively unbitter about the holidays.
My favourite song would be either "What Child is This?" or "O Holy Night," though I prefer the French words to the latter.
jb
Posted by sleepygirl on December 10, 2005, at 19:17:09
In reply to So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 17:37:57
It's Christmastime
There's no need to be afraid
At Christmastime, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at ChristmastimeBut say a prayer
Pray for the other ones
At Christmastime it's hard, but when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging
chimes of doom
Well tonight thank God it's them instead of youAnd there won't be snow in Africa this Christmastime
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life
(Oooh) Where nothing ever grows
No rain nor rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?(Here's to you) raise a glass for everyone
(Here's to them) underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmastime at all?Feed the world
Feed the worldFeed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime againFeed the world
Let them know it's Christmastime again
Posted by wildcard on December 10, 2005, at 19:38:27
In reply to Do they know it's Christmas, posted by sleepygirl on December 10, 2005, at 19:17:09
I have always loved that song but the part where 'Well Tonight Thank God it's them instead of you' just seems wrong imo when I hear it?? I know they didn't mean to sound cold and it may just be me..it's still a very touching song ;~)
Posted by Toph on December 11, 2005, at 8:28:39
In reply to So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 17:37:57
I always loved the Boar's Head Carol. I'm told hit really rocked the charts in the late 15th century.
http://www.christmas-carol-music.org/SATB/BoarsHead.mid
Not to mention the catchy lyrics:
Caput apri defero,
Reddens laudes Domino
Posted by happyflower on December 11, 2005, at 9:04:15
In reply to Re: So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by Toph on December 11, 2005, at 8:28:39
Posted by wildcard on December 11, 2005, at 10:35:31
In reply to What about the X-mas shoes song? sad (nm), posted by happyflower on December 11, 2005, at 9:04:15
Where the little boy wants to buy his mama a pair of shoes? I cry when I hear that one.
Posted by happyflower on December 11, 2005, at 12:26:21
In reply to Re: What about the X-mas shoes song? sad » happyflower, posted by wildcard on December 11, 2005, at 10:35:31
yeah, me too, when it comes on the radio, I swich the stations, I do it also with the song butterfly kisses.
Posted by Tamar on December 11, 2005, at 15:26:27
In reply to Re: So whats your favorite Christmas song? » Tamar, posted by javableue on December 10, 2005, at 11:10:43
> Same here. We did a Christmas hymnsing after decorating the church a few weeks ago, and it was just wonderful. Probably one of the few things which keeps me relatively unbitter about the holidays.That sounds great. I'd like to go to something like that. There must be something similar coming up at my church...
> My favourite song would be either "What Child is This?" or "O Holy Night," though I prefer the French words to the latter.
I don't think I've sung either of those before, but I looked them up and they're lovely.
My favourite is "O little town of Bethlehem" to the tune St Louis (I think that's the tune people usually sing it to).
Tamar
Posted by sleepygirl on December 11, 2005, at 16:34:38
In reply to So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 17:37:57
Posted by sleepygirl on December 11, 2005, at 17:15:02
In reply to Re: Do they know it's Christmas » sleepygirl, posted by wildcard on December 10, 2005, at 19:38:27
yeah that line does sound a bit harsh, I tend to think of it as a reminder to be grateful. I am pretty happy I'm not living is desperate poverty. I could joke about my school loans here, but I won't ;-)
Nice to see ya wildcard
Posted by wildcard on December 11, 2005, at 18:09:51
In reply to Re: Do they know it's Christmas » wildcard, posted by sleepygirl on December 11, 2005, at 17:15:02
Yeah~Certain Christmas songs make you realize what's important. Wasn't that the 'Hands across America'? or something similar w/ all the celebrities of the 80's? I was so young that I didn't get the full meaning then but it hits now! I may have went w/o food growing up a few days sometimes but nothing like others. I hope you're doing good sleepy!
Posted by TexasChic on December 11, 2005, at 19:40:13
In reply to Re: Do they know it's Christmas » sleepygirl, posted by wildcard on December 11, 2005, at 18:09:51
I can't believe no one has listed this one! Its a classic!
"Bah, humbug!" No, that's too strong
'Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energyTo add to my already mad rush
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season.
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left fromLast year, ski shop,
Encounter, most interesting.
Had his number but never the time
Most of '81 passed along those lines.So deck those halls, trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer,
I just need to catch my breath,
Christmas by myself this year.Calendar picture, frozen landscape,
Chilled this room for twenty-four days,
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with!Flashback to springtime, saw him again,
Would've been good to go for lunch,
Couldn't agree when we were both free,
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch.Didn't, of course, 'til summertime,
Out to the beach to his boat could I join him?
No, this time it was me,
Sunburn in the third degree.Now the calendar's just one page
And, of course, I am excited
Tonight's the night, but I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it.Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.Hardly dashing through the snow
Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have-to-do's
A few cards a few calls
'Cause it's r-s-v-p
No thanks, no party lights
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax
Turned down all of my invites.Last fall I had a night to myself,
Same guy called, halloween party,
Waited all night for him to show,
This time his car wouldn't go,Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late,
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way, unwind
Doing Christmas right this time.A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot?So on with the boots, back out in the snow
To the only all-night grocery,
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year!"I'm spending this one alone," he said.
"Need a break; this year's been crazy."
I said, "Me too, but why are you?
You mean you forgot cranberries too?"Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending! "Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Couldn't miss this one this year!
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Couldn't miss this one this year!-T
Posted by Mal on December 12, 2005, at 18:45:31
In reply to So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 17:37:57
Anybody know that one? Phil, it is on Emmylou's "Light in the Stable" Christmas CD.
Merry & Happy to all,
MAL
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 12, 2005, at 22:49:52
In reply to So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 17:37:57
I just love the way it is. I'm not religious.
But phil sure got me thinking.
Lar
Posted by Dinah on December 12, 2005, at 23:04:09
In reply to Re: So whats your favorite Christmas song? » Tamar, posted by javableue on December 10, 2005, at 11:10:43
Christmas day is in our grasp
So long as we have hands to claspI'm sure it's the timing and the associations, but I always cry at the end when the Grinch listens and hears them singing. So I love that song.
Posted by Deneb on December 15, 2005, at 0:24:11
In reply to Re: So whats your favorite Christmas song? » javableue, posted by Tamar on December 11, 2005, at 15:26:27
It's funny how I can't think of a Christmas song right now.
I do like the Chanukah song "Oh, Chanukah, Oh, Chanukah" and "Havah nagilah"
I remember how much I liked to sing them in the school glee school in grade 4. We also sang lots of Christmas songs.
Deneb
Posted by gardenergirl on December 15, 2005, at 7:10:51
In reply to The Who song from the Grinch, posted by Dinah on December 12, 2005, at 23:04:09
I like that song, too, but I always think they're singing "Wahoo porridge".
I'm weird, I know. :)
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on December 15, 2005, at 7:12:55
In reply to Re: So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by Deneb on December 15, 2005, at 0:24:11
Wow, I'm not sure I can pick just one. Silent Night is always a good one. I also like Little Drummer Boy. When I was six, I got to sing a solo on the second verse at the Christmas recital. Wonder what the heck happened to my voice since then???
And Do You Hear What I Hear is good.
But I suppose I always have a fondness for I'll Be Home for Christmas. It's so bittersweet, and still appropriate.
gg
Posted by annierose on December 15, 2005, at 16:34:15
In reply to Re: The Who song from the Grinch » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on December 15, 2005, at 7:10:51
is also a great Holiday song that I play over and over on my ipod. Faith Hill sings it.
Posted by Poet on December 17, 2005, at 16:41:33
In reply to So whats your favorite Christmas song?, posted by happyflower on December 9, 2005, at 17:37:57
I listened to this one earlier this afternoon. It's kind of bittersweet.
I Believe In Father Christmas
by Greg LakeThey said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the Virgin's birth
I remember one Christmas morning
A winters light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas Tree smell
And their eyes full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a Silent Night
And they told me a fairy story
'Till I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in Father Christmas
And I looked at the sky with excited eyes
'Till I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
And I saw him and through his disguiseI wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave New Year
All anguish pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
Hallelujah Noel be it Heaven or Hell
The Christmas you get you deserve.La la la la la la la la la la....
It's sad, but I like the part that says all anguish pain and sadness leave your heart and let your road be clear.
Poet
Posted by Gabbix2 on December 20, 2005, at 22:15:25
In reply to Re: The Who song from the Grinch » Dinah, posted by gardenergirl on December 15, 2005, at 7:10:51
That song makes me cry *every time* well not cry, but I get that tingly hurting feeling in my nose, and my eyes water (I could have just left that at cry couldn't I?
I however thought they were singing
Wahooo Foray Wahoo Foray..
So you're making an actual word out if it is well.. understantable.
Although Dr. Seuss certainly didn't stick to known language when he wrote : )I think now, I'm going to have to find out what they are actually saying..
Posted by Dinah on December 20, 2005, at 22:20:16
In reply to Re: The Who song from the Grinch » gardenergirl, posted by Gabbix2 on December 20, 2005, at 22:15:25
I've got the words somewhere, believe it or not.
Don't ask me where, but I found a recording of the Who song somewhere, complete with lyrics. I'll have to see if I can locate it this Christmas. Although I suspect not. It's behind the stuff my husband salvaged from his parents home.
I think it's not exactly the same phrase each time. I don't remember perfectly, but maybe Rahoo Doray sometimes and Dahoo Doray others?
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 20, 2005, at 23:14:07
In reply to Re: The Who song from the Grinch » Gabbix2, posted by Dinah on December 20, 2005, at 22:20:16
> I've got the words somewhere, believe it or not.
>
> Don't ask me where, but I found a recording of the Who song somewhere, complete with lyrics. I'll have to see if I can locate it this Christmas. Although I suspect not. It's behind the stuff my husband salvaged from his parents home.
>
> I think it's not exactly the same phrase each time. I don't remember perfectly, but maybe Rahoo Doray sometimes and Dahoo Doray others?Well, hot googly golly! A simple little google glimpse, and the lyrics are located, simpse!
Fah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome Christmas,
Come this way!Fah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome Christmas,
Christmas Day.Welcome, Welcome
Fah who rah-moose
Welcome, Welcome
Dah who dah-moose
Christmas day is in our grasp
So long as we have hands to claspFah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome Christmas
Bring your cheerFah who for-aze!
Dah who dor-aze!
Welcome all Who's
Far and nearWelcome Christmas, fah who rah-moose
Welcome Christmas, dah who dah-moose
Christmas day will always be
Just so long as we have weFah who for-aze
Dah who dor-aze
Welcome Christmas
Bring your light
(Bridge (about 65 sec))Welcome Christmas
Fah who rah-moose!
Welcome Christmas
Dah who dah-moose!Welcome Christmas
While we stand
Heart to heart
And hand in handFah who for-aze
Dah who dor-aze
Welcome welcome
Christmas
Christmas
Day
Posted by Dinah on December 20, 2005, at 23:20:01
In reply to Re: The Who song from the Grinch (lyrics) » Dinah, posted by Larry Hoover on December 20, 2005, at 23:14:07
Why thank you!
That certainly beats foraging about behind boxes and boxes of stuff. :) Especially as I wasn't quite sure what I was looking for.
I think I'll print out your post and pass it to my family before we next rewatch the Grinch. Since we all belt out the song, we just as well get the words right.
I love the phrase
"Just so long as we have we."
Appropriate here too I might add.
(((Lar)))
Posted by Larry Hoover on December 21, 2005, at 21:48:38
In reply to Re: The Who song from the Grinch (lyrics) » Larry Hoover, posted by Dinah on December 20, 2005, at 23:20:01
> Why thank you!
You're welcome.
Hugs,
Lar
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