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Deck the Halls
Traditional Lyrics
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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 Yuletide carol
See the blazing Yule before us
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Follow me in merry measure
While I tell of Yuletide treasure
Fast away the old year passes
Fa la la la la, la la la la
Hail the new, ye 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
Fa la la la la, la la la la
The song "Deck the Halls" is a Christmas carol that is sung during the holiday season. The first verse encourages decorating one's home with holly boughs and rejoicing in the spirit of the season. The second verse tells people to dress themselves in festive clothing and to sing the ancient Yuletide carol. The third verse talks about the blazing Yule, which is a symbol of warmth and light during the darkest months of the year. The chorus encourages all to sing together in a joyous and merry fashion; to forget the worries of the world and lift one another up in celebration of the season. The final verse reflects on the passing of the old year and the anticipation of new beginnings, urging all to hail the new year with joy and enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Let's decorate the halls with some evergreen branches to add some festive vibes
‘Tis the season to be jolly
It is the time of the year when we need to be happy and enjoy life to the fullest
Don we now our gay apparel
Let's wear some colorful clothes to celebrate the occasion
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Let's sing some old carols to keep the tradition alive
See the blazing Yule before us
Just look at the bright and hot fire that we have lit for the occasion
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Let's play some music and sing along to make the environment more lively
Follow me in merry measure
Come along with me and let's enjoy this moment wholeheartedly
While I tell of Yuletide treasure
As we celebrate, let me share some stories of the good times we have had in the past
Fast away the old year passes
Time flies, and the old year has come to an end so fast
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Let's welcome the new year with open arms
Sing we joyous, all together
Let's sing together and spread joy all around
Heedless of the wind and weather
Let's not bother about the weather and enjoy this moment to the fullest
Fa la la la la, la la la la
This is our way of expressing our joy, let's just make some noise and enjoy the festive season
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.