Feliz Navidad
For when you’re not sure if you want to sing a carol in English or in Spanish…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Surely that ringing in their ears is coming from all the bells in the last post.
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Ding Dong Merrily on High
This song makes it very clear: if you want to celebrate something right, you need bells… lot’s of bells.
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Deck the Halls
Based on a 16th Centurt winter carol to celebrate the new year, and then later given the English lyrics we
Campana Sobre Campana
Bells upon bells. Lot’s of bells in Bethlehem. Although I’m sure the baby Jesus didn’t mind, Mary must have had
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Ay Del Chiquirritin
A fun little Spanish Christmas carol about the “little guy” in the manger scene.
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Auld Lang Syne
Based on a poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and adapted to a traditional melody, this song pops up at
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Christmas is a’Coming!
Well, at least for those music teachers and choir directors who are preparing for winter concerts. I’ve got a ton
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Wild Mountain Thyme
“Wild Mountain Thyme” (AKA “Purple Heather” or “Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?“) is a folk song written by Francis McPeake. The
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Wild Colonial Boy
A young Robin Hood-esque Irishman who heads to Australia to steal from the rich to feed the poor, only to
Whiskey in the Jar
Drawn pistols, sword fights, stolen treasure, betrayal, revenge… It’s no wonder this song has repeatedly popped up in the charts
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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
No description necessary if you’ve ever seen an Irish person in a good mood. I also believe this is the
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The Wild Rover
This traditional Irish drinking song tells of the return of a gallivanting young man who returns home to settle down
The Fields of Athenry
A somber ballad by Pete St. John about a man named Michael who was sent off on a prison ship for
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The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond
Finally, a Scottish song! I ran across this version while binging on The Corries and fell in love with it.
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