Katherine Jenkins (born 29 June 1980) is a highly acclaimed Welsh mezzo-sop… Read Full Bio ↴Katherine Jenkins (born 29 June 1980) is a highly acclaimed Welsh mezzo-soprano, a classical-popular crossover singer who has gained an international reputation from her live and recorded performances across a spectrum of operatic arias, popular songs, musical comedy and hymns. In 2004, at the age of 23, she signed the largest record deal in United Kingdom classical recording history, with an undisclosed seven-figure deal.

Jenkins was born in Neath, Wales, where she and her sister Laura were raised by their parents Selwyn John (1924–1995) and Susan. She has twin half-sisters from her father's first marriage, neither of whom she has met.

Six out of seven of Jenkins's studio albums reached number one in the classical charts between 2004 and 2008, selling a total of more than 4 million copies. After her first album, Premiere, made her the fastest-selling mezzo-soprano to date she became the first British classical crossover artist to have two number one albums in the same year. She is also the first female artist to win two consecutive Classical BRIT Awards: her second album, Second Nature, reached number 16 in the UK pop charts and was Album of the Year in the 2005 BRIT Awards.

On Sunday 25th November 2007, Katherine Jenkins' new album 'Rejoice' entered the 'Official UK Album Chart' at number 3. Katherine beat off stiff competition from the likes of Girls Aloud, Led Zeppelin, Spice Girls, Take That and Celine Dion.

Deck the Halls
Katherine Jenkins Lyrics

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Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
'Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

See the blazing Yule before us.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Follow me in merry measure.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Fast away the old year passes.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Sing we joyous, all together.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Heedless of the wind and weather.
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Overall Meaning

The song "Deck the Halls" is a popular Christmas carol that originated in England in the 16th century. The lyrics describe the tradition of decorating homes with boughs of holly during the holiday season, and the joyous spirit that the holiday brings. The first verse is an invitation to decorate the halls with holly, a traditional symbol of Christmas, and to celebrate the season with singing and merriment. The second verse describes the warmth of the Yule fire, inviting the listeners to strike up a joyful tune with a harp, and to embrace the treasures of the holiday season with merry measure. Finally, the last verse reminds us to leave behind the old year and embrace the new one with joy and togetherness, heedless of the wind and weather.

Line by Line Meaning

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with holly branches

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Singing the chorus happily and loudly

'Tis the season to be jolly
It's the time of the year to be cheerful

Don we now our gay apparel
Let's dress up in our festive clothes

Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Let's sing the old Christmas song cheerfully

See the blazing Yule before us.
Look at the bright and warm Yule fire in front of us

Strike the harp and join the chorus.
Play the harp and sing along with us

Follow me in merry measure.
Come and dance with me cheerfully

While I tell of Yule-tide treasure.
I will share the story of Yule-tide riches

Fast away the old year passes.
The old year passes quickly

Hail the new year, lads and lasses
Let's welcome the new year, boys and girls