Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. ~ Isaiah 7:14
Christmas Song Lyrics Compiled by Charles P. Scott
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Lyrics
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer.
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.
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;
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year.
About This Song
The traditional Christmas carols generally evoke a deep religious aura. However, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," along with some other carols, broke the established order, offering more of a humorous twist. The identity of the author and composer of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" remains a mystery to date. However, its origins are widely believed to be in the sixteenth century, where it was dedicated to carolers who performed for the entertainment of the rich and powerful.
The carol has quite a colorful history, reflecting on the witty carolers of the Victorian era and their inclination towards a traditional "Christmas dessert." It is also connected to the regeneration of the tradition known as "caroling," a practice that was banned in the churches during the Middle Ages. The Protestant Oliver Cromwell had played a key in this, banning all Christmas carols between the period of 1647-1660. The church-going public collaborated in a desperate attempt to save the traditional songs - going from door to door and performing them in the Victorian era.
