Winter Special

Ring, Ring, Ring the Bells

Sing, sing, sing out loud.

Sing out loud and clear.

Tell the children everywhere

That Wintertime is here.

Ring, ring, ring the bells.

Ring them loud and clear.

Tell the children everywhere

That Christmas Time is near.

Tap, tap, tap the sticks.

Tap them loud and clear.

Tell the children everywhere

That Solstice night is near.

Beat, beat, beat the drums.

Beat them loud and clear.

Tell the children everywhere

That Hannukah is near.

Sing, sing, sing out loud.

Sing out loud and clear.

Tell the children everywhere

That Wintertime is here.

The Chipmunk Song

Christmas, Christmas time is near,

Time for toys and time for cheer.

We’ve been good but we can’t last,

Hurry Christmas, hurry fast!

Want a plane that loops the loop;

Me, I want a hula-hoop.

We can hardly stand the wait,

Please Christmas don’t be late.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYKdTUsgXH4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7aNjXIeImU

The Bells on the Sleigh

The bells on the sleigh go ding, ding, ding,

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.

The bells on the sleigh go ding, ding, ding,

On a snowy winter’s night.

The reindeer hooves go tap, tap, tap,

Tap, tap, tap,tap, tap, tap.

The reindeer hooves go tap, tap, tap,

On a snowy winter’s night.

Across the snow the dog sled glides, glides, glides

Glides, glides, glides, glides, glides, glides.

Across the snow the dog sled glides, glides, glides

On a snowy winter’s night.

The winner of the race will shout yippee, shout yippee, shout yippee,

Shout yippee, shout yippee, shout yippee, shout yippee, shout yippee, shout yippee.

The winner of the race will shout yippee, shout yippee, shout yippee,

On a snowy winter’s night.

Sleigh Bells

Galloping across the fields

Racing in the moonlight.

Galloping across the plains

Racing in the moonlight.

Hoof-beats pounding on the snow

And all the sleigh bells ringing.

Hoof-beats pounding on the snow

Oh listen to the bells. Hey!

Play bells to rhythm (Galloping across the fields, racing in the moonlight.)

Galloping across the fields

Racing in the moonlight.

Play bells to rhythm (Hoof-beats pounding on the snow And all the sleigh bells ringing.)

Hoof-beats pounding on the snow

Oh listen to the bells. Hey!

Galloping across the fields

Racing in the moonlight.

Hoof-beats pounding on the snow

Oh listen to the bells. Hey!

Old Toy Trains

Old toy trains, little toy tracks,

Little toy drums comin’ from a sack,

Carried by a man dressed in white and red.

Little boy don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

Close your eyes

Listen to the skies.

All is calm, all is well;

Soon you’ll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bell

Bringin’ Old toy trains, little toy tracks,

Little toy drums comin’ from a sack,

Carried by a man dressed in white and red.

Little boy don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

So close your eyes

Listen to the skies.

All is calm, all is well;

Soon you’ll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bell

Bringin’ Old toy trains, little toy tracks,

Little toy drums comin’ from a sack,

Carried by a man dressed in white and red.

Little boy don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

Little boy don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I2KeRtvJ-A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqjAH4tFGZs

It’s Cold

It’ cold, it’s cold,

It’s snowing, it’s blowing,

It’s freezing, I’m sneezing

The nose in the middle of my face is numb,

The fingers at the ends of my hand won’t strum,

And my feet can’t march to the beat of the drum,

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

It’ cold, it’s cold,

It’s snowing, it’s blowing,

It’s freezing, I’m sneezing

My lips go blue and my ears turn pink,

My teeth go a-clatter and a clink, clink,clink,

And my eye lids stick when I blink, blink, blink,

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

The nose in the middle of my face is numb,

The fingers at the ends of my hand won’t strum,

And my feet can’t march to the beat of the drum,

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

My lips go blue and my ears turn pink,

My teeth go a-clatter and a clink, clink,clink,

And my eye lids stick when I blink, blink, blink,

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

Spoken: I really mean it!

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

Shut the door!

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

Where are my mitts?

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

Get my ear muffs?

‘Cos it’s cold, cold, cold!

On the Mountain (italics could be spoken instead of sung) Refrain: On the mountain stands a lady, Who she is I do not know All she wants is joy and comfort, All she wants is a peaceful home. She is learning all about the Ways that people celebrate, In the autumn, and the winter, What she’s learned is really great. In November, we Remember, All of those who fought in war. It is also Prophet's Birthday For the Muslims near and far. Hanukkah’s December second, And it last eight nights each year. With a candle and some latke “Happy Hanukkah’s” what we hear. Refrain December sixth is for Saint Nick, And all his generosity. Four days later we remember Human Rights and that we’re free. Finally we see the shortest, Of the days of the year With the dark Winter solstice On the twenty-first, then we’re clear. Refrain Then we have the twenty-fifth It is known as Christmas Day. Celebrate with lots of family, Singing, feasting, and some play. There are many, many other Days that people celebrate. These are just a few we know of If we kept going, it would get late. Refrain

Christmas Time is Here

Christmas time is here,

Happiness and cheer.

Fun for all that children call

Their fav’rite time of year.

Snowflakes in the air,

Carols ev’rywhere.

Olden times and ancient rhymes

Of love and dreams to share.

Sleigh-bells in the air,

Beauty ev’rywhere.

Yuletide by the fireside

And joyful mem’ries there.

Christmas time is here,

We’ll be drawing near.

Oh, that we could always see

Such spirit through the year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiraUs3lnUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DUzNcwZKrA

Why Shouldn’t My Goose?

Refrain

Christmas traditions

Everybody’s different

Let’s celebrate with others

And learn what they do.

First off to Iceland

Where “Yule Lads” a visit

Leaving gifts in shoes or

Potatoes for the bad.

Refrain

Next on to Venezuela

Where they eat hot tamales

Then take their roller skates

To get to church.

Refrain

A goat yule in Sweden

KFC for Japanese

Lantern Fest for Philippines

Oranges in Germany.

Refrain

At last, in Jamaica

Go to church, then take a’

To the streets to celebrate

As one community.

Refrain

Here We Come a Wassailing

Here we come a-wassailing

Among the leaves so green,

Here we come a-wand'ring

So fair to be seen.

Refrain: Love and joy come to you,

And to you your wassail, too,

And God bless you, and send you

A Happy New Year,

And God send you a Happy New Year.

Good master and good mistress,

As you sit beside the fire,

Pray think of us poor children

Who wander in the mire.

Refrain

God bless the master of this house,

Likewise the mistress too;

And all the little children

That round the table go.

Refrain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wdWUhR7lpI

See file at the bottom of the page for a recording of "Ding, Dong, Diggidiggdong" with chants included.

Ding, Dong, Diggidiggidong

Sing strong, and please sing along

Join in with this song since it’s not long

Sing strong, and please sing along

Please sing to this short song.

Class made chant:

Ding, dong, diggidiggidong,

Diggidiggidong the autumns gone.

Ding, dong, diggidiggidong,

Diggidiggi ding dang dong.

Class made chant:

Ding, dong, winter’s come along,

Winter’s come along and autumns gone.

Ding, dong, winter’s come along,

Winter’s come along ding dong.

Class made chant:

Sing strong, and please sing along

Join in with this song since it’s not long

Sing strong, and please sing along

Please sing to this short song.

Derry Ding Dong Muppets

Merry Ding Dong Puppets

We are the Muppets

We ring on, we sing on,

We sing on, we ring on,

Ding dong, ding dong

Ding dong, ding dong

Very Merry Christmas

This is fine show business

We ring on, we sing on,

We sing on, we ring on,

Bim bam, bim bam,

Bim bam, bim bam.

Merry Ding Dong Puppets

We are the Muppets

We ring on, we sing on,

We sing on, we ring on,

Ding dong, ding dong

Ding dong, ding dong

The Nutcracker… in About Three Minutes

Overture

Once on a winter’s night,

When all the house was sleeping,

There came a wondrous sight,

A spectacle before the eyes.

Toys underneath the tree,

With soldier mice competing,

All seemed to come to life.

A battle was about to start.

The Mouse King roared,

And waved his sword,

But all in vain,

He was defeated.

Then peace returned again,

A kingdom ever grateful.

Join with the happy band,

And journey to the land of sweets.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Delicate and lovely dancers with

Nimble feet, so petite, float across the floor.

Beautiful as snowflakes, with each beat,

In air meet, then retreat, as they race and soar;

Gently swaying, interplaying, grace displaying, then stop!

Russian Dance: Trepak

Hark to the sight of Cossacks dancing.

See them, row by row, advancing.

Squatting, kicking, tempo’s quick’ning,

At a hurried pace they go.

Forcibly the stage commanding,

With a feat of strength demanding.

Colours streaming, costumes gleaming,

Adding to the brilliant show.

What athletic skill they’re showing,

Crossing, turning to-and-froing,

Racing to the final bow.

Dance of the Reed Flutes

Tiny wooden flutes, with music fair,

Tantalize, revitalize the senses;

Melodies descending,

Charm as they are sending

Pleasure without ending,

With each graceful trill.

Tiny wooden flutes, their lovely notes

Fall upon the ear in sweet abandon;

Tenderly alluring,

Calmly reassuring

Those who believe.

Waltz of the Flowers

Two people hand in hand,

Making a portrait of beauty;

Merriment is in the cool night air,

Happy thought are blooming ev’rywhere.

All at once and enchanted scene is unfolding.

Gliding, sliding, twirling,

Elegantly, whirling, hearts together turning,

Joined now this moment as one.

Love lasts forever,

Parting them never.

Surely it’s more than a dream!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2gRQYvcnG0

Spirit of the Sun

Spirit of the sun, Spirit of the rain

Warm the earth and grow the grain

Ahya ahya. Ahyah. Ahya-ya-ya.

Ah-ya ahya. Ahyah.

Spirit of the creatures, Spirit of the fear

The biggest man with the biggest spear.

Ahya ahya. Ahyah. Ahya-ya-ya.

Ah-ya ahya. Ahyah.

Spirit of the rain, Spirit of the trees

Warm the field and show your face.

Ahya ahya. Ahyah. Ahya-ya-ya.

Ah-ya ahya. Ahyah.

Spirit of the mountain, spirit of the wood

Make each day of hunting good.

Ahya ahya. Ahyah. Ahya-ya-ya.

Ah-ya ahya. Ahyah.

The Bells and the Steeple (Farewell to the Old Year)

The bells in the steeple

Ring out to the people.

A storm’s in the air.

Take care, beware.

Bim bim bim bim bam

Bim bim bim bam

Bim bam, bim bam,

Bim bam, bim bam.

The snowflakes are coming

And snowmen are dancing

The snowballs are flying

Santa is watching.

Clink clank, clink clank, clank

Clink clank, clink clank

Clink clank, clink clank

Clink clank, clink clank

Santa’s getting ready

His reindeer are prancing,

And children are dancing.

Hol’day parade.

Watch, laugh, sing, and ring

As the parade goes.

On by, on by,

On by, on by.

The bells in the steeple

Ring out to the people.

A storm’s in the air.

Take care, beware.

Bim bim bim bim bam

Bim bim bim bam

Bim bam, bim bam,

Bim bam, bim bam.

Harambee

Harambee, harambee, harambee. Oh,

Harambee, harambee, harambee.

We’ll work together and play together in unity. We are one. We’ll

Live together and sing together in harmony. We are one. Oh,

Sisters and brothers all help one another. Oh,

Sisters and brothers all help one another. Oh,

Harambee.

Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow

In a one-horse open sleigh

Over 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.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!

O 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;

He got into a drifted bank

And then we got upsot

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!

Jingle Bell Rock

Here we are at the show, it should be fun.

Each class you’ll see has a role to be.

Singing’ and playin’ to show our hard work.

Turn off your phone or we’ll go bezerk.

Here we are at the show, it should be fun.

You’ll have a time hearing our Christmas rhymes.

Dancin’ and Prancin’ across the stage

On this very day.

What a bright time it’s the right time

To rock the night away.

Jingle bell time, it’s a swell time,

To watch this show on the New Germany stage.

Sit on down, don’t make sounds, stay in your seat.

These students really do rock.

Mix and mingle at the end of the show.

Now time for “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

Bonne Année, Bonne Année, Bonne Année Rock

Chantons Noël et Bonne Année Rock

Et Joyeux Noël.

Chantons les chansons sous l’arbre de Noël

Jingle bell time is a swell time

What a bright time, it's the right time

To rock the night away

Jingle around the clock

To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet

That's the jingle bell rock

Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet

That's the jingle bell,

Jingle bell,Bonne année, jingle bell rock x4

C’est la bonne année

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z5x0-2nI14

Welcome Christmas

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome Christmas, come this way!

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome Christmas, Christmas Day!

Welcome, Welcome!

Fah Who rahmus!

Welcome, Welcome!

Dah Who dahmus.

Christmas Day is in our grasp!

So long as we have hands to clasp!

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer.

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome, all who’s far and near.

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome Christmas, come this way!

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome Christmas, Christmas Day!

Welcome Christmas!

Fah Who rahmus!

Welcome Christmas!

Dah Who dahmus.

Christmas Day will always be

just as long as we have we!

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer.

Fah Who foraze! Dah Who doraze!

Welcome, all who’s far and near.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjiJvOKPfxA