We Wish You A Merry Christmas
CeCe Winans Lyrics
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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
We all know that Santas coming
We all know that Santas coming
We all know that Santas coming
And soon will be here
Good tidings to you
And all of you 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
The first verse of this classic Christmas song, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," is a simple and joyful declaration of the well-known holiday greeting. The repetition of the first line emphasizes the sentiment of wishing the listener a Merry Christmas, while the addition of "and a happy new year" extends the message of celebration and good wishes into the future. The second verse is where the song takes on a more personal and sentimental tone, as the singers declare that they are bringing "good tidings" to the listener and their family. This use of "good tidings" is a direct reference to the angels' announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ, which is the true reason for the Christmas celebration.
The third verse of the song, with its reference to Santa Claus, is a nod to the secular traditions of Christmas, including the exchange of gifts and the presence of jolly old Saint Nick. While these traditions are not directly related to the religious aspects of Christmas, they are an integral part of the cultural celebration that accompanies the holiday. This verse also reminds the listener that Christmas is coming soon and adds to the sense of anticipation and excitement that is often felt during this time of year. Overall, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a simple yet powerful expression of the joy and goodwill that accompany the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We are expressing our desire for you to have a joyful and happy Christmas celebration
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We are repeating our wish for you to have a joyful and happy Christmas celebration
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We are once again expressing our wish for you to have a joyful and happy Christmas celebration
And a happy new year
We also hope that you have a happy and prosperous New Year
Good tidings
We are bringing you glad news and joyful message
We bring to you and your kin
We are bringing these glad tidings to both you and your family
Good tidings for christmas
The glad news we bring is related to the Christmas season
And a happy new year
We also hope that you have a happy and prosperous New Year
We all know that Santas coming
It is widely recognized and understood that Santa Claus will be visiting soon
We all know that Santas coming
This message is repeated to emphasize that the arrival of Santa is an anticipated event
We all know that Santas coming
The anticipation of Santa's arrival is almost tangible at this time of year
And soon will be here
The expected arrival of Santa Claus is imminent
Good tidings to you
We are expressing our heartfelt wishes for your happiness
And all of your kin
We extend these wishes to all of your family members
Good tidings for Christmas
The essence of our message is again stated, emphasizing the joy and happiness of the Christmas season
And a happy New Year
We also hope that you have a happy and prosperous New Year
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Our repeated expression of good wishes for a joyful Christmas celebration continues
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We earnestly reiterate our desire for your happiness during the Christmas season
We wish you a Merry Christmas
Our final expression of good wishes for your Christmas season
And a happy New Year
A final extension of our hopes for your happiness and prosperity in the New Year
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.