Carols
Some notes :
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I found five different versions of Oh Christmas Tree.
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The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth is a new song, I added only the lyrics of Peace on Earth.
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The last seven songs are not “traditional”, but they are still wonderful.
Enjoy them,
Eva Magkou - LaJiness
01. O Christmas Tree
02. O Christmas Tree
03. O Christmas Tree
04. O Christmas Tree
05. O Christmas Tree
06. Silent Night
07. Jingle Bells
08. The Little Drummer Boy
09 The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth
10. The Twelve Days of Christmas
11. White Christmas
12. We Wish you a Merry Christmas
13. Here Comes Santa Claus
14. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
15. O Come All Ye Faithful
16. Frosty the Snowman
17. Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer
18. All I Want for Christmas
19. Deck the Halls
20. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
21. Ring Christmas Bells
22. Do They Know it’s Christmas?
23. Put a Little Love in your Heart
24. Jingle Bell Rock
25. Silver Bells
26. Let it Snow
27. Feliz Navidad
28. We are the world
29. Donde esta Santa Claus?
30. Last Christmas
1. Oh Christmas Tree
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Your leaves are never changing.
They are all green when summer’s here, They are all green when winter’s near,
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, Your leaves are never changing
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your branches!
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your branches!
They're green when summer days are bright: They're green when winter snow is white.
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely are your branches.
2. Oh Christmas Tree
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree! How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!
Not only in the summertime, But even in winter is thy prime.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How are thy leaves so verdant!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
For every year the Christmas tree, Brings to us all both joy and glee.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Much pleasure doth thou bring me!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!
Each bough doth hold its tiny light, That makes each toy to sparkle bright.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Thy candles shine out brightly!
3.Oh Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree, how steadfast are your branches!
Your boughs are green in summer's clime
And through the snows of wintertime.
O Christmas Tree, how steadfast are your branches!
O Christmas Tree, what happiness befalls me
When oft at joyous Christmas-time
Your form inspires my song and rhyme.
O Christmas Tree, what happiness befalls me
O Christmas Tree, your boughs can teach a lesson
That constant faith and hope sublime
Lend strength and comfort through all time.
O Christmas Tree, your boughs can teach a lesson.
4. Oh Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
How faithful are thy branches!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
How faithful are thy branches!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Green not alone in summertime,
But in the winter's frost and rime;
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
How faithful are they branches.
'Tis not alone in summer's sheen,
Its boughs are broad, it's leaves are green;
It blooms for us when wild winds blow,
And earth is white with feath'ry snow;
A voice tells all its boughs among
Of shepherds watch, and angel's song
Of holy babe in manger low,
The story of so long ago.
5. Oh Christmas Tree
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us.
They're green when summer days are bright:
They're green when winter snow is white.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your branches green delight us.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You give us so much pleasure!
How oft at Christmas tide the sight,
O green fir tree, gives us delight!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You give us so much pleasure!
6.Silent Night
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Silent night! holy night! All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace!
Silent night! holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight;
glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Silent night! holy night! Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at they birth.
7. Jingle Bells
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Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh
Through the fields we go laughing all the way.
Bells on bob-tail ring making spirits bright
What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight.
chorus:
Jingle bells, jingle bells , Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh,
O Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way,
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side;
The horse was lean and lank misfortune seemed his lot,
We ran into a drifted bank and there we got upsot.
A day or two ago the story I must tell
I went out on the snow and on my back I fell;
A gent was riding by in a one-horse open sleigh
He laughed at me as I there sprawling laid
But quickly drove away.
Now the ground is white, go it while you're young,
Take the girls along and sing this sleighing song.
Just bet a bob-tailed bay, two-forty as his speed,
Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You'll take the lead.
8. The Little Drummer Boy
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Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the king Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum
When we come.
Little baby Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum?
Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.
9. Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy
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Peace on earth, can it be
Years from now, perhaps we'll see
See the day of glory
See the day, when men of good will
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on earth, can it be
Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can
I pray my wish will come true
For my child and your child too
He'll see the day of glory
See the day when men of good will
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on earth, can it be
Can it be
10. The Twelve Days of Christmas
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On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Two turtle doves...etc.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Three french hens...etc.
On the forth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Four calling birds...etc.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Five golden rings...etc.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Six geese a-laying...etc.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Seven swans a-swimming...etc.
On the eight day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Eight maids a-milking...etc.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Nine ladies dancing...etc.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Ten lords a-leaping...etc.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
'Leven pipers piping...etc.
On the Twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Twelve drummers drumming...etc.
11. White Christmas
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright and may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas with every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright and may all your Christmases be white
12. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas; 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.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer: Refrain
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 some out here: Refrain
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
13. Here Comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the reins.
Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that is filled with toys for the boys and girls again.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, what a beautiful sight.
Jump in bed, cover up your head, 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
14. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He's making a list, he's checking it twice, gonna find out who's naughty or nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake.
He knows when you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!
So...You better watch out, You better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Little tin horns, little toy drums. Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and Kiddie cars too.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
The kids in Girl and boy land will have a jubilee.
They're gonna build a toyland town all around the Christmas tree.
Ohh....You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, I'm telling you why.
Santa Claus is coming to town.
15. O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold him, Born the King of angels;
(CHORUS)
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord.
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God all glory in the highest;
(CHORUS)
See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle,
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;
We too will thither bend our joyful foot steps;
(CHORUS)
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.
16. Frosty The Snowman
Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around
Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be
And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me
Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day
So he said : “Let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away”
Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all around the square saying : “Catch me if you can”
He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler "Stop!"
Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying : “Don't you cry I'll be back again some day”
Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
17. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Rudolph the red nose reindeer, had a very shiney nose,
and if you ever saw it, you would even say it glowed.
All of the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph, join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say:
Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you come and guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then all the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee:
Rudoph the Red Nose Reindeer, you'll go down in history!"
18. All I Want For Christmas...
Everybody stops and stares at me. These two teeth are gone as you can see
I don't know just who to blame for this catastrophe!
But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you Merry Christmas.
It seems so long since I could say, Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!
Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be, if I could only whistle (thhhh)
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth, see my two front teeth.
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you Merry Christmas.
19. Deck the halls
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
20. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day;
To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.
In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessèd Babe was born,
And laid within a manger upon this blessèd morn;
The which His mother Mary did nothing take in scorn.
From God our heavenly Father a blessèd angel came;
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same;
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name.
“Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you afright
This day is born a Savior of a pure Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s power and might.”
The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks a-feeding in tempest, storm and wind,
And went to Bethl’em straightaway this blessèd Babe to find.
But when to Bethlehem they came where our dear Savior lay,
They found Him in a manger where oxen feed on hay;
His mother Mary kneeling unto the Lord did pray.
Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface.
God bless the ruler of this house, and send him long to reign,
And many a merry Christmas may live to see again;
Among your friends and kindred that live both far and near—
That God send you a happy new year, happy new year,
And God send you a happy new year.
21. Ring Christmas Bells
Ring Christmas bells merrily ring, tell all the world Jesus is king.
Loudly proclaim with one accord, the happy tale welcome the Lord.
Ring Christmas bells sound far and near, the birthday of Jesus is here.
Herald the news to old and young, tell it to all in every tongue.
Ring Christmas bells toll loud and long, your message sweet heal and prolong.
Come all you people join in the singing, repeat the story told by the ringing.
Ring, ring, and ring Christmas bells, ring, ring, and ring Christmas bells.
Loudly proclaim with one accord, the happy tale welcome the Lord.
Ring Christmas bells ring Christmas bells, merrily ring tell all the world.
Loudly proclaim with one accord, the happy tale welcome the lord.
Ring Christmas bells sound far and near, the birthday of Jesus is here.
Herald the news to old and young, tell it to all in every tongue.
Ring Christmas bells toll loud and long, your message sweet heal and prolong.
Come all you people join in the singing, repeat the story told by the ringing.
Ring, ring, and ring Christmas bells, ring, ring, and ring Christmas bells.
Loudly proclaim with one accord, the happy tale welcome the lord
Ring Christmas bells ring Christmas bells, merrily ring tell all the world
Jesus is king.
22. Do they know it’s Christmas?
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid.
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade.
.And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy,
Tthrow your arms around the world at Christmas time..
But say a prayer, pray for the other ones.
.At Christmas time it's hard but when you're having fun...
There's a world outside your window and it's a world of dread and fear,
where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears,
and the Christmas bells that are ringing are the clanging chimes of doom.
Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you.
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time..
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life.
Ohh....Where nothing ever grows,, no rain or rivers flow...
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Here's to you... Raise a glass for everyone.
Here's to them... Underneath that burning sun.
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
Feed the world... Feed the world... Feed the world,
Let them know it's Christmas time again.
Feed the world,Let them know it's Christmas time again.
23. Put a little love in your heart
Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand,
put a little love in your heart,
you see it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate,
put a little love in your heart.
And the world will be a better place, and the world will be a better place,
for you and me, you just wait and see.
Another day goes by and still the children cry,
put a little love in your heart,
If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow,
put a little love in your heart.
And the world (and the world) will be a better place,
all the world (all the world) will be a better place,
for you (for you), and me (and me), you just wait (just wait),
and see, wait and see.
Take a good look around, and if you're looking down,
put a little love in your heart,
I hope when you decide, kindness will be your guide,
put a little love in your heart.
And the world (and the world) will be a better place,
And the world (and the world) will be a better place,
for you (for you), and me (and me),
you just wait (just wait), and see.
People, now put a little love in your heart, each and every day.
Put a little love in your heart, there's no other way.
Put a little love in your heart, it's up to you.
Put a little love in your heart, Come on and…
Put a little love in your heart.
24. Jingle bell rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock, jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring.
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun now the jingle hop has begun.
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock jingle bells chime in jingle bell time.
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square in the frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time to rock the night away.
Jingle bell time is a swell time to go gliding in a one-horse sleigh.
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet jingle around the clock.
Mix and a-mingle in the jingle bell beat,
that's the jingle bell,, that's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell rock.
25. Silver Bells
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style,
in the air there's a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile
and on ev'ry street corner you'll hear.
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing soon it will be Christmas day.
Strings of street lights even stop lights,
blink a bright red and green as the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, this is Santa's big scene
And above all this bustle you'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells, it's Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing, soon it will be Christmas day
26. Let it Snow
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping and I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight, how I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight, all the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying and, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
27. Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad, prospero año y felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Here are the two original verses:
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
With lots of presents to make you happy
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
With mistletoe and lots of cheer
With lots of laughter throughout the years
From the bottom of my heart.
28. We are the world
There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And its time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, will soon make a change
We are all a part of Gods great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need
[Chorus]
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
Its true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand
[Chorus]
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall well well well well
Let us realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one
[Chorus: x2]
29. Donde esta Santa Claus?
Mamacita, donde esta Santa Claus?
Donde esta Santa Claus?
And the toys that he will leave.
Mamacita, oh, where is Santa Claus?
I look for him because it's Christmas Eve.
I know that I should be the sleeping,
But maybe he's not far away,
So out of the window I'm peeping,
Hoping to see him in his sleigh.
I hope he won't forget to clack his castanets,
And to his reindeer, say,
"Oh Pancho, Oh! Vixen, Oh! Pedro, Oh! Blitzen,"
Ole! Ole! Ole! San Ta Claus!
Mamacita, donde esta Santa Claus?
Oh! Where is Santa Claus?
It's Christmas Eve.
I know that I should be sleeping,
But maybe he's not far away,
So out of the window I'm peeping,
Hoping to see him in sleigh.
I hope he won't forget to crack his castanets,
And to his reindeer, say,
"Oh Pancho, Oh! Vixen, Oh! Pedro, Oh! Blitzen,"
Ole! Ole! Ole! San Ta Claus!
Mamacita, donde esta Santa Claus?
Oh! Where is Santa Claus?
It's Christmas Eve.
Oh! Where is Santa Claus?
It's Christmas Eve.
Alright, Mamacita. I'll go to sleep now.
30. Last Christmas (not a Christmas song)
Chorus:
Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day, you gave it away.
This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special.
Repeat Chorus
Once bitten, and twice shy, I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye.
Tell me, baby, do you recognize me?
It's been a year, it doesn't surprise me.
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it,
With a note, saying "I love you", I meant it.
Now I know, what a fool I've been.
But if you kissed me now,
I know you'd fool me again.
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes.
I'm hiding from you, and you're so revived.
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on,
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on.
A face on a lover, with a fire in his heart.
A man undercover, but you tore him apart.
Maybe next year, I'll give it to someone special.
Someone...
Who'll give me something in return, hold my heart and watch it burn.
I thought here you would stay... I had you love me for a day.
I thought you were someone special,
So I gave you my heart.
The United States of America has many different traditions and ways that people in celebrate Christmas, because of its multi-cultural nature. Many customs are similar to ones in the UK, France, Italy, Holland, Poland and Mexico.
The traditional meal for Western European families is turkey or ham with cranberry sauce. Families from Eastern European origins favour turkey with trimmings, keilbasi (a Polish sausage), cabbage dishes, and soups; and some Italian families prefer lasagne!
Some Americans use pop-corn threaded on string to help decorate their Christmas Tree!
In some U.S. States there are shops called 'Christmas Shops' that only sell Christmas decorations and toys all the year round!
People in America like to decorate the outsides of their houses with lights and sometimes even statues of Santa Claus, Snowmen and Reindeer.
Towns and cities often decorate the streets with lights to celebrate Christmas.
Perhaps the most famous Christmas street lights in the USA are at the Rockerfeller Center in New York where there is a huge Christmas Tree with a public ice skating rink in front of it over Christmas and the New Year.
In Hawaii, Santa is called Kanakaloka!
Customs such as Mumming take place in some communities. On New Year's Day in Philadelphia there is a Mummer's Day parade which lasts over six hours! Clubs called "New Years Associations" perform in amazing costumes which take months to make. There are four categories (Comics, Fancies, String Bands, and Fancy Brigades) which are judged.
In the Southwest USA, there are some special customs which have some similarities to those in parts of Mexico.
These include 'luminarias' or 'farolitos' which are paper sacks partly filled with sand and then have a candle put in them. They are lit on Christmas Eve and are put the edges of paths. They represent 'lighting the way' for somewhere for Mary and Joseph to stay.
A popular food at Christmas in the Southwest USA are tamales.