We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Hallé Orchestra And Choir 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
And a happy New Year
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
We all want some figgy pudding
And a cup of good cheer
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
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year
And happy New Year
The song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a popular Christmas carol that has spread worldwide since its creation in the 16th century. The song is a traditional English Christmas carol, with the lyrics often being remade to fit different occasions during the festive season. The song celebrates the joy of Christmas and New Year, wishing for blessings, happiness, and togetherness for everyone.
The song's opening lines "We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, And a Happy New Year" lay out the basic greeting of the song. It's a joyous expression of warm wishes, inviting the listeners to celebrate along with the carolers. Good tidings are brought for the listeners and their kin and wishes for a happy new year. The second verse highlights an aspect of Christmas tradition where the carolers sing about wanting to be offered some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer, which is a traditional English dessert filled with fruits and spices. In the third verse, the opening lines and the closing lines are the same as the first verse, reemphasizing the song's main message.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We express our deep desires for the joyous celebration of the birth of Christ and the arrival of the new year, with all the blessings that they bring.
And a happy New Year
We hope that the coming year will be full of happiness and prosperity for you and your loved ones.
Good tidings we bring
We bring you the good news of the birth of Christ and the hope it brings to the world.
To you and your kin
We extend our greetings to you and your family, wishing you all the happiness and prosperity you deserve.
Good tidings for Christmas
We wish you a joyous and merry Christmas, filled with love, laughter, and good memories.
We all want some figgy pudding
We hope that the celebration will be complete with delicious food, especially the sweet and fruity figgy pudding.
And a cup of good cheer
We wish that the celebration will be filled with joy, laughter, and positive energy, creating a happy atmosphere for everyone.
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Written by: Traditional Music
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