We Wish You A Merry Christmas
The Weavers 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

Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year

We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding
We want 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 it out here

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year

Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
To visit our neighbors and sing out like this
Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
And peace and goodwill the whole year around

Pace, frieden, salud, shalom
The words mean the same, whatever your home

Why can't we have Christmas
The whole year around
Why can't we have Christmas
The whole year around

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas




We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Weavers' "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" express the joy and sentiment of the holiday season. The song begins with a cheerful greeting, wishing the listener a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. This traditional greeting is then followed by the main refrain, again wishing the listener a merry Christmas and a happy new year.


The second stanza of the song speaks to the tradition of visiting neighbors during the holiday season, with the lyrics "Once in a year, it is not thought amiss, to visit our neighbors and sing out like this." This tradition of singing and celebrating with neighbors is something that has been done for centuries, and this stanza is a nod to that tradition.


The third and final stanza of the song sees the group requesting some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer, famously stating "we won't go until we get some, so bring it out here." This playful request for food and good company is a reminder of the joy and camaraderie that often comes with the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

We wish you a merry Christmas
We extend our sincere wishes for a joyful and festive Christmas


We wish you a merry Christmas
We repeat our wishes for a joyful and festive Christmas


We wish you a merry Christmas
We echo our wishes for a joyful and festive Christmas


And a happy New Year
We also wish you a joyful and prosperous New Year


Once in a year, it is not thought amiss
It is only fitting to do this once a year, to visit and celebrate with our neighbors


To visit our neighbors and sing out like this
To come together with our neighbors and sing this festive song


We want some figgy pudding
We have a craving for some delicious figgy pudding


And a cup of good cheer
And a cup of joyful spirit to enhance our celebration


We won't go until we get some
We refuse to leave until we satisfy our craving


So bring it out here
Kindly bring it out to us, so that we may enjoy it together


Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
During this festive season, good neighbors are plentiful, and we enjoy each other's company


And peace and goodwill the whole year around
We desire that peace and goodwill should endure throughout the year


Pace, frieden, salud, shalom
Different languages express the same message of peace and goodwill


The words mean the same, whatever your home
Regardless of our language or culture, we all wish for the same things


Why can't we have Christmas
We wonder why we cannot always have the festive spirit of Christmas


The whole year around
Every day, throughout the year




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL SCHWARTZ, TRADITIONAL, PD TRADITIONAL

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1951 Weavers - We Wish You A Merry Christmas
#PeteSeeger #newyear2021 #christmasmusic Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound
And peace and goodwill the whole year around.
Pace, frieden, salud, shalom, #DefendDemocracy #GymJordanResign

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