Aly & AJ (once known as 78violet) are an American pop duo consisting of si… Read Full Bio ↴Aly & AJ (once known as 78violet) are an American pop duo consisting of sisters Alyson Renae "Aly" Michalka and Amanda Joy "AJ" Michalka. They were born in Torrance, California. They are both actresses, singer-songwriters, guitarists and pianists.

The duo's debut album Into The Rush was released in 2005 and charted at #36 in the US. Holiday album Acoustic Hearts Of Winter followed in 2006 before their second studio album Insomniatic in 2007. In July 2009, the duo announced that they had officially changed their name to 78violet and would be introducing a more mature sound to their music. They released the single and self-produced the music video for Hothouse in 2013.

On December 9, 2015, they announced that they are again Aly & AJ. The EP Ten Years -
EP was released on November 17, 2017. Their follow-up Sanctuary -
EP was released on May 10, 2019.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Aly & AJ Lyrics

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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

We all know that Santa's coming
We all know that Santa's coming
We all know that Santa's coming
And soon he'll be 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
(lalala, lalala, lalala, lalala, lalala, lalala, lalala, laa)

Overall Meaning

The song "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Aly & AJ is a classic Christmas carol that spreads the message of a warm and wonderful Christmas to everyone. The lyrics of the song are simple and easy to sing along to. The song starts with the singers expressing their wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the intention of the song to spread joy and happiness.

The song also speaks of the arrival of Santa Claus, something that all children eagerly await. It speaks to the excitement that children experience during the holiday season. The final lines of the song are an invitation to everyone to join in singing the carol together. The "lalala" repetition that follows emphasizes the mood of the song, which is one of joy, friendship, and peace.

The message of the song is clear: it connects people with each other, encourages them to celebrate the holiday season together and to spread the message of hope and happiness to one another. It celebrates the arrival of a new year and a new beginning, hoping that the days ahead would be filled with love, laughter, and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a Merry Christmas
We hope that you have a joyful and happy Christmas season.

And a Happy New Year
And we hope that you have a happy and prosperous New Year.

Good tidings we bring
We want to share good news with you.

To you and your kin
This good news is for you and your family.

Good tidings for Christmas
The good news is related to the Christmas season.

And a Happy New Year
And we hope that you have a happy and prosperous New Year.

We all know that Santa's coming
We are aware that Santa Claus will be arriving soon.

And soon he'll be here
And he will arrive very soon.

Good tidings we bring
We want to share good news with you.

To you and your kin
This good news is for you and your family.

Good tidings for Christmas
The good news is related to the Christmas season.