Yule Carols Just For Pagans
1. Moon of Silver
Come thou, Lord, the newborn sun,
Come, Sweet Mother, holy one
Praise we sing thee, love we bring thee,
As ever shall be done.
Chorus:
Oh, moon of silver, sun of gold
gentle Lady, Lord so bold
Guide us ever, failing never
Lead us in ways of old
Maiden, Mother, Ancient Crone
Queen of Heaven on your throne
Praise we sing thee, love we bring thee,
For all that you have shown.
Chorus
Lord of Darkness, Lord of Light
Gentle Brother, King of Might
Praise we sing thee, love we bring thee,
On this Solstice Night.
Chorus
2. Silent Night, Solstice Night
Silent night, Solstice night
All is calm, all is bright
Nature slumbers in forest and glen
Till in springtime, she wakens again
Sleeping spirits grow strong
Sleeping spirits grow strong
Silent night, Solstice night
Silver moon, shining bright
Snowfall blankets the slumbering earth
Yule fires welcome the Sunıs rebirth
Hark, the Light is reborn!
Hark, the Light is reborn!
Silent night, Solstice night,
Quiet rest until the Light
Turning Ever the rolling Wheel
Brings the winter to comfort and heal
Rest your spirit in peace
Rest your spirit in peace
3. Wiccan Wonderland
Pagans sing, are you listeninı
Altarıs set, candles glisteninı
Itıs a magickal night, weıre having tonight
Dancing in a Wiccan wonderland
Blades held high, censer smokinı
God and Goddess, weıre invokinı
Through elements five, we celebrate life,
Dancing in a Wiccan wonderland
Chorus:
In the circle we can light a Yule fire
And await the rising of the Sun
Itıs the Great Wheel turning for the new year, Loaded with abundance and great fun
Queen of Heaven is in her place,
Triple Goddess, now the Crone face
Above and below, sheıs the Goddess we know
Dancing in a Wiccan wonderland
How the God is the provider,
Supplying game for our fire
Above and below, heıs the Horned One we know
Dancing in a Wiccan wonderland
Chorus
Later on, by the fire
Cone of Power, getting higher
Itıs a magickal night, weıre having tonight
Dancing in a Wiccan wonderland
4. Gods Bless Ye Merry Paganfolk
Gods bless ye merry paganfolk
Let nothing you affright
Thereıs naught but peace will touch us here
On this, the longest night
For our great Mother will give birth,
And turn the dark to light
Chorus:
And the Wheelıs turning round and round,
Round and round
And the Wheelıs turning round and round
Into the Westıs fast dimming light
The Dark God must retreat
As all of life must come at last
To death, the longest sleep
But our Great mother then gives birth,
The circle is complete
Chorus
At morningıs first bright ray of light
Arrives the Sun Childıs birth
Returning through the Motherıs womb
Life promised to the earth
Now that our Motherıs laborıs done
Rejoice with song and mirth
Chorus
5. What Child is This?
What child is this that brings such light
That all who see her grow hopeful?
The Solstice candles, this darkest night Rekindle a flame in our souls This, this is the Solstice child, the Maiden brilliant, the Maiden wild Come, Pagans to hold her near, The hope and the light of the new year
What child is this that brings such light
That all who see him grow hopeful?
The Solstice candles, this darkest night Rekindle a flame in our souls This, this is the Solstice child, the Sun God brilliant, the Sun God wild Come, Pagans to hold him near, The hope and the light of the new year
6. O , Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful,
Gather round the Yule fire
O come ye, oh come ye
To call the Sun
Fires within us
Call the Fire above us
O come, let us invoke him
O come, let us invoke him
O come, let us invoke him
Our Lord, the Sun
Yea, Lord we greet thee,
Born again at Yuletide
Yule fires and candle flames
are lighted for you
Come to thy children
Calling for thy blessing
O come, let us invoke him
O come, let us invoke him
O come, let us invoke him
Our Lord, the Sun
7. Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lady walks
O let the echoes ring
The power of her love,
each single heart unlocks
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven , and heaven, and nature sing.
Welcome our Lord, who brings us light,
Our Lady gives him birth
His living light,
to warm our hearts
And wake the sleeping Earth,
And wake the sleeping Earth,
And wake, and wake the sleeping Earth.
Joy to the world, for peace shall reign
As we, our power employ
Oh field and flood,
rock, hill, and plain,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
8. Christmas Time is Pagan
Christmas time is here again,
Decorations everywhere
Christmas carols ringing out
Gentle Pagans, we donıt care.
Chorus:
Glorious! Christmas time is Pagan!
Glorious! Christmas time is Pagan!
Modern folks all celebrate
What they learned in Sunday school,
In December, they donıt know
They are celebrating Yule!
Chorus
Let them have their Christmas Trees,
Decked in red and green and blue
We rejoice at every one
Christmas trees are Pagan, too.
Chorus
Bowls of bubbly Christmas cheer,
Fill your glass and quench your thirst
They think the traditionıs theirs
Wassail bowls were Pagan, first
Chorus
Every door and window bears
Wreaths of holly, wreaths of pine
Circles represent the Sun,
Every wreath is yours and mine
Chorus
Christmas lights on Christmas trees,
Candle flames burn higher and higher
Let us cheer along, my friends,
as they light their Yuletide fire.
Chorus
Thereıs a possibility
That this song is yours and mine
Cause the tune was known to all,
Back in A.D. one-two-nine
Chorus
9. Deck the Halls
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Falalalalalalalala
Tis the season to be jolly
Falalalalalalalala
Don we now, our gay apparel
Falalalalalalalala
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol
Falalalalalalalala
Seethe blazing Yule before us
Falalalalalalalala
Strike the harp and join the chorus
Falalalalalalalala
Follow me in merry measure
Falalalalalalalala
While I tell of Yuletide treasure
Falalalalalalalala
Fast away the old year passes
Falalalalalalalala
Hail the new, ye lads and lasses
Falalalalalalalala
Sing we joyous all together
Falalalalalalalala
Heedless of the wind and weather
Falalalalalalalala
10. Our Lady Greensleeves
Midwinter moon is shining bright
The Yuletide log is burning.
The people gather round tonight
The Sabbat wheel is turning
Joy! Mirth! The Sunıs rebirth
Now as of old we greet thee
Gladdening is the song we sing
Of praises to the Lady
Twas at the feast of bright Beltane
When we all were a -maying
Sweet minstrel Queen in her gown of green
Spring roundelay was playing
And though now robed in snow
Her wintry garb deceives
For bıdipped with holly and mistletoe
She is still our Lady Greensleeves
So drink ye wassail everyone
Good Pagans all make merry
With wine as red as the reborn sun
As red as holly berry
Dancing, come join the ring
As her Yuletide spell she weaves
Fair Queen, the evergreen
Sweet lovely Lady Greensleeves
11. Share the Light
On this winter holiday, let us stop and recall
That this season is holy to one and to all.
Unto some, a Son is born, unto us comes a Sun
And we know, if they donıt that all paths are one.
Chorus:
Share the light, share the light,
Share the light, share the light,
All paths are one on this holy night
Be it Hanukkah or Yule
Christmas time, Solstice night
All celebrate the eternal light
Lighted tree or burning log
Or eight candle flames
All gods are one God, whatever their names.
Chorus
12. Ye Children All of Mother Earth
Ye children all of Mother Earth
Join hands and circle round
To celebrate the Solstice night
When our lost Lord is found
Rejoice the year has begun again
The Sun blesses skies up above
So share the season together now
In everlasting love.
13. A Holly Jolly Yuletide
Have a holly jolly Yuletide
It's the best time of the year
I don't know if there'll be snow
But have a cup of cheer
Have a holly jolly Yuletide
And when you walk down the street
Say hello to friends you know
And ev'ryone you meet
Oh, ho, the mistletoe
Hung where you can see
Somebody waits for you
Kiss her once for me
Have a holly jolly Yuletide
and in case you didn't hear
Oh, by golly have a holly jolly Yuletide
This year!
14. All Hail Ye, Simple Pagans
All hail ye, simple pagans
Gather round the Yule fire
Oh come ye Oh come ye
To call the Sun!
Fires within us
Call the fire above us
Oh come let us adore him!
Oh come let us adore him!
Oh come let us adore him!
Our Lord, the Sun!
Yea Lord, we greet thee
Born again at Yuletide!
Yule fires and candle flames
Are lighted for you!
Come to thy children
Calling for thy blessing!
Oh come let us adore him!
Oh come let us adore him!
Oh come let us adore him!
Our Lord, the Sun
15. Bring a Torch
Bring a torch, O brothers and sisters
Bring a torch, light Yule fires bright
We gather this night to wait for the dawning
come Quickly; I see the first rays of light
Ah, Ah, How radiant the Mother
AH, ah, How brightly shines the Sun
Sing in praise of our gracious Lady
sing in Praise of her glorious Son
The Wheel has turned
tis time for the new year
Dance gaily and we shall welcome the Sun
Ah, Ah, How radiant the Mother
AH, ah, How brightly shines the Sun
16. Carol of the Bells
Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Yuletide is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
O, how they pound, raising the sound
O'er hill and dale, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Yuletide is here!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide!
On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home
Hark! How the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, "Throw cares away."
Yuletide is here, bringing good cheer
To young and old, meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
With joyful ring, all caroling.
One seems to hear words of good cheer
From everywhere, filling the air
O, how they pound, raising the sound
O'er hill and dale, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Yuletide is here!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Yuletide!
On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home.
17. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all a glow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh And ev'ry mother's child is gonna spy To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
"Merry Yuletide to you!"
18. Solstice Day in the Morning
Children's laughter in the air
The Smell of pine is everywhere
With all the love that we can share
On Solstice day in the morning
Thank the Lord and Lady then
For that warm peace we feel within
When we gather once again
On Solstice Day in the Morning
The wonder of the holy birth
The child who brought us love and mirth
Giving all of his souls's worth
On Solstice Day in the Morning
Yet so many years before
We knew the one we still adore
The Lady guiding us to shore
On Solstice day in the morning
The yonder standing stones impart
Awakening a hidden part
Longing deep within our hearts
On Solstice day in the morning
With the ancient ones give voice
Dance together is our choice
Share the mysteries and rejoice
On Solstice day in the morning
Children's laughter in the air
The Smell of pine is everywhere
With all the love that we can share
On Solstice day in the morning
19. Day-O
Day-o, Day-o,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day, misa day, misa day, misa day-o.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Tonight we dance till the morning come.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Tomorrow we greet the newborn Sun.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Now is the darkest season of the year but,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Now is the darkest season of the year but,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
The darkness flies before his face.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Light is returning to this place.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day, misa day-o,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day, misa day-o,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
The Lady has given birth to her son.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
When he grow up they gonna have some fun.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
The season wheel it will forever turn.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
As the fire within, it will ever burn.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Now is the darkest season of the year but,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Now is the darkest season of the year but,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day, misa day-o,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day, misa day-o,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Now is the darkest season of the year but.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Now is the darkest season of the year but.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day-o, Day-o,
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
Day, misa day, misa day, misa day-o.
Daylight come and the Sun is reborn.
20. Dona Nobis Pacem
(Grant Us Peace)
Dona nobis pacem, pacem
Dona nobis pacem
22. Gloria
Snow lies deep upon the Earth
Still our voices warmly sing
Heralding the glorious birth
Of the Child, the Winter King
Chorus:
Glo -- ria!
In excelsis Deo!
Glo -- ria!
In excelsis Dea!
Our triumphant voices claim
Joy and hope and love renewed
And our Lady's glad refrain
Answer Winter's solitude
Chorus
In Her arms a holy Child
Promises a glowing Light
Through the winter wind so wild
He proclaims the growing Light.
Chorus
Now the turning of the year
Of the greater Turning sings
Passing age of cold and fear
Soon our golden summer brings.
Chorus
23. Glory to the New Born King
Brothers, sisters, come to sing
Glory to the new-born King!
Gardens peaceful, forests wild
Celebrate the Winter Child!
Now the time of glowing starts!
Joyful hands and joyful hearts!
Cheer the Yule log as it burns!
For once again the Sun returns!
Brothers, sisters, come and sing!
Glory to the new-born King!
Brothers, sisters, singing come
Glory to the newborn Sun
Through the wind and dark of night
Celebrate the coming light.
Suns glad rays through fear's cold burns
Life through death the Wheel now turns
Gather round the Yule log and tree
Celebrate Life's mystery
Brothers, sisters, singing come
Glory to the new-born Sun.
24. God Rest Ye Merry, Paganfolk
God rest ye merry, paganfolk,
Let nothing you dismay.
Remember that the Sun returns
Upon this Solstice day.
The growing dark is ending now
And Spring is on its way.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy!
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
The Goddess rest ye merry, too,
And keep you safe from harm.
Remember that we live within
The circle of Her arms,
And may Her love give years to come
A very special charm.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy!
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy!
25. Gods Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk
Gods rest ye merry pagan folk
Let none of you dismay.
Remember that the Sun returns
Upon this Solstice Day
The growing dark is ended now
And spring is on its way
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
The winter's worst still lies ahead
Fierce Tempest Snow and Rain
Beneath the blanket on the ground
The Spark of life remains
The Sun's warm rays caress the seeds
To raise Life's song again
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
Within the blessed apple lies
The promise of the Queen
For from this pentacle shall rise
The orchards fresh and green
The Earth shall blossom once again
The air be sweet and clean
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
Comfort and Joy
Oh tidings of comfort and Joy
26. Good King Wenceslas
Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the Feast of Yule
When the snow lay round about
Deep in Winter's rule
Brightly shone the Moon that night
Though the frost was cruel
When a poor roe came in sight
Seeking winter fuel.
"Hither, page, and stand by me
If thou know'st it, telling
yonder stag, O whose is he?
Where and how his dwelling?"
"Sire, he lives a good league hence
Underneath the mountain
Right against the forest fence
By good Brighit's fountain."
"Bring me apples; bring me corn
Bring my warm clothes hither
He shall dine `fore Solstice morn
When we bring them thither."
Page and monarch, forth they went
Forth they went together
through the rude wind's wild lament
And the bitter weather.
"Page, the night is darker now
And the wind blows stronger
Fails my heart, I know not how
I can go no longer."
"Mark my footsteps, my good King
Tread thou in them boldly
Thou shalt find fierce Winter's sting
Freeze thy blood less coldly."
In the Oak King's steps he trod
Where the snow lay dinted
Heat was in the very sod
Which the God had printed.
Therefore, Paganfolk, be sure
Any rank possessing
Ye who now will bless the Earth
Shall, yourselves, find blessing.
27. Good Morrow, Happy Paganfolk
Good morrow, happy paganfolk,
On this great day of Yule.
And may ye brightly celebrate
And sing and dance and fool.
And deeply drain the wine of life
From Heaven's glistening pool.
CHORUS:
O partake of the ecstasy and joy,
Laughter and joy,
O partake of the ecstasy and joy.
The good and gracious Lady,
Her only law is love,
To cherish every living thing
Below us and above,
She reigneth as She did of old
The Queen of Heaven above.
CHORUS
The great and mighty Horned One
Whose trident some do see,
Destroys and builds the world anew
From Birth and Death and Thee!
He leads us through illusion
To the everliving tree.
CHORUS
Now may the GODS and GODDESSES
Bestow on us the grace,
To ever walk in balance with
The Spirits of the place.
And lead us all to Paradise
To greet them face to face.
CHORUS
28. Good Pagan Folk, Rejoice
Good Pagan folk, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Give ye heed to what we say
News! News!
Our Lord the Sun is born today
Great him as the dawn's first light
Bids farewell to dark of night
The Sun returns today
The Sun returns today
Good Pagan folk, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Gather round the Yuletide tree
Peace! Peace!
Hope he brings for you and me
Winter's cold is nearly gone
We wait for spring with Joyous song
Our Lord returns to Earth
Our Lord returns to Earth
Good Pagan folk, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice
Praise our Lady, praise her Son
Joy! Joy!
New life they bring to everyone
Dance and sing and merry meet
As the Lord of Light we greet
The Sun returns today
The Sun returns today
29. Hark the Neo-Pagans Sing
Hark the neo-Pagans sing,
Glory to the Holly King!
Peace on Earth and mercy mild,
God and Goddess reconciled,
Hear us now as we proclaim,
We have risen from the flames,
Our ancient Craft now we reclaim,
In the God and Goddess' names
Hark the neo-Pagans sing,
Glory to the Holly King!
Herne by highest love adored,
Herne the ever-reborn Lord,
At all times behold Him come,
Offspring of the Holy One,
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see,
Hail Incarnate Deity!
Our ancient Craft now we reclaim,
in the God and Goddess' names
Hark the neo-Pagans sing,
Glory to the Holly King!
30. Have Yourself a Merry Little Yuletide
Have yourself a merry little Yuletide
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Yuletide
Make the Sabbat gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away.
Chorus:
Here we are as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Yuletide now.
31. The Wassail Song
Here we come a wassailing
Among the leaves so green
Here we come a-wandering
So fair to be seen
Chorus:
Love and joy come to you
Peace and hope and friendship too
And we bless you and wish you a happy new year
And we wish you a happy new year!
Chorus
We are not daily beggars who
Beg from door to door
But we are neighbors' children
Whom you have seen before
Chorus
We have got a little purse
Of stretching leather skin
We want a little money
To line it well within
Chorus
Call up the butler of this house
Put on his golden ring
Let him bring us a glass of beer
And better we shall sing
Chorus
Bring us out a table
and spread it with a cloth
Bring us out a moldy cheese
And some of your Yuletide loaf
Chorus
God bless the master of the house
The mistress bless also
And all the little children
Around the table go
Chorus
Good master and good mistress
While you sit by the fire
Pray think of us poor children
A-wand'ring in the mire
32. Holly King
Sing we of a mystery, now as long ago
Blood red holly berries, blood upon on the snow The Oak king shall rise, the waxing year to bring Therefore bid we farewell to the Holly king
Now in deep midwinter all seems in a trance
Comes the golden Oak King in his age old dance
Comes he to slay, yet honor he does he bring
To his fallen brother the darksome Holly King
In the bright midsummer the year's wheel turned around Then shall be the Oak King's blood upon the ground Ever it comes, once more the years waning Then shall be victorious the Darksome Holly King
Sing we of the Mystery now as long ago
Blood red holly berries, blood upon on the snow The Oak king shall rise waxing year to bring Therefore bid we farewell to the Holly king
33. Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' are bushels of fun
Now the jingle rock has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' 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 ridin' in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy up, jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and mingle in a jingle bell beat
That's the Jingle Bell Rock!
35. Jingle Bells
Dashing through the snow
In a one-horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob-tails 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!
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
Soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated at my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seem'd his lot
He got into a drifed bank
And we, we got upsot!
Now the ground is white
Go it while you're young
Take the girls tonight
And sing this sleighing song
Just get a bob-tailed bay
Two-forty for his speed
Then hitch him to an open sleigh
And crack! You'll take the lead!
36. Joy to the World
Joy to the world! The Lord is come!
Let Earth receive her king!
Let every heart prepare him room
And Heaven and Nature sing
And Heaven and Nature sing
And Heaven and Heaven and Nature sing.
Welcome our King who brings us life
Our Lady gives him birth!
His living light returneth to warm the seeds within us And wake the sleeping earth And wake the sleeping earth And wake and wake the sleeping earth.
Light we the fires to greet our Lord,
Our Light! Our Life! Our King!
Let every voice be lifted to sing his holy praises As Heaven and Nature sing As Heaven and Nature sing As Heaven as Heaven and Nature sing.
Joy to the Earth! The Light returns!
And sunlight fills the air
The tide has turned, the Sun has been reborn.
And hope is everywhere
And hope is everywhere
And hope, and hope, is everywhere.
Dark ruled the Earth, and death has reined
But on the Wheel does spin
From out the womb of night, is birthed the Infant Light. The Sun has come again The Sun has come again The Sun, the Sun, has come again.
Mother of all, to You we sing!
In praise this glorious morn.
For Earth and Sky, fire, water, and life.
In You we are reborn,
in You we are reborn,
in You, in You, we are reborn.
37. Lady Moon Shine Softly
Lady moon shines softly down
To light the Earth below
As we, her children, gather here
Around the Yule fire's glow
We wait for morning's dawning
First light of holy birth
Our Lady turns the wheel of life
Her Son returns to Earth
With joy we'll greet his dawning
A new year has begun
With increased light is bright new hope
Reborn in Everyone.
38. Masters in This Hall
Masters in this Hall
Hear the news today
From messengers of old who won't be turned away
Masters in this hall, Open up the door
Hear her footsteps now approaching
Heed her voice we do implore
Masters in this Hall open up your eyes
Now the Lady stands before you
Children of the earth arise
Masters in this Hall, hear what we do say
The Goddess has come in and she is here to stay The Goddess has come in and no folks should be sad Come with us, we praise, we sing, hail the Queen, rejoice, be glad The goddess has come in where all men make good cheer Tidings of her joy we bring you, banish freely tides of fear
Masters in this Hall, hear what we do say
The Goddess has come in and she is here to stay
39. Mother Berta's Coming to Town
You better watch out when winter comes nigh
You better not doubt, I'm telling you why
Mother Berta's coming to town
She carries a sack made out of skin
She dumps the toys out and stuffs the kids in
Mother Berta's coming to town
She rides on Master Skeggi
A Goat whose back is strong
Her beard is grey and scraggly
And her tail is ten feet long!
With six or eight horns, a moustache or two
Make a mistake, she's coming for YOU!
Mother Berta's coming to town.
She knows with whom your sleeping
She knows with whom you wake
She knows each thought you're thinking
So don't THINK! For Goddess sake
So when the winds howl way up in the sky
Listen as she and Skeggi pass by
Mother Berta's coming
Mother Berta's coming
Mother Berta's coming
Mother Berta's coming to town
(Thought that one was cute *smile*)
40. O Holy Night
O holy night!
The stars shine in their brightness.
It is the night of the dear Sun Child's birth.
Long lay the world in growing cold and darkness 'Til He appeared, casting light o'er the earth.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
All nature sings! Oh raise your joyous voices!
Oh night divine! This night the Sun is born!
Oh night divine! Oh night, oh night divine!
41. O Holy Night
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining.
It is the night of the Sun God's rebirth
Long lay the world, in cold and darkness pining. `Til He appeared, and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn.
Rise from your knees! O hear the Pagan's voices! O night divine. O night when light was born. O night divine. O night divine.
42. O Holy Night
O holy night, so peaceful, dark, and quiet
We're stuffed and tipsy, each Priestess and Priest Witches are holy, but find it hard to diet
We may not orgy, but boy, can we feast!
With stew and wassail, apples, nuts, and pumpkin We celebrate the deepest truths of life Please, pass the salt. Oh, taste that turkey dressing Oh, what will we weigh after seconds on the corn Oh, what a way to pray! On this night when God's reborn.
43. O Holy Night
O holy night
the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the sun's rebirth
Long lay the land, in cold of winter pining
Till he appears to shine warmth on the Earth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
As yonder breaks the new and glorious dawn
Sing now with Joy
O sing in celebration
O night divine
O night, of holy birth
O night, divine
O night O night divine
Moon up above
We gather in your soft light
And wait for him, son of light to appear
Orb of our mother
Who holds us in her keeping
Send us your child
To bring warmth to our souls
The winter is cold, the nights are long in darkness We long for the spring , the hope that now begins Sing now with Joy O sing in celebration O night divine O night, of holy birth O night, divine
O night O night divine
44. O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Thy leaves are so unchanging
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Thy leaves are so unchanging
Not only green when summer's here
But also when 'tis cold and drear
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Thy leaves are so unchanging
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You fill all hearts with gaiety
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You fill all hearts with gaiety
On Solstice Day you stand so tall
Affording joy to one and all
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You fill all hearts with gaiety
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You stand in verdant beauty
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You stand in verdant beauty
Your boughs are green in summer's glow
And do not fade in winter's snow
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
You stand in verdant beauty
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Much pleasure doth thou bring me
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Much pleasure doth thou bring me
For ev'ry year thou lovely tree
Brings to us all both joy and glee
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Much pleasure doth thou bring me
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Thy candles shine out brightly
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Thy candles shine out brightly
Each bough doth hold its tiny light
That makes each day to sparkle bright
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Thy candles shine out brightly
45. O Tannenbaum
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
How true you stand unchanging!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
How true you stand unchanging!
Your boughs so green in summertime
Remain as green in wintertime
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
How true you stand unchanging!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Your message is enduring!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Your message is enduring!
Of all the trees of field and hill
You best recall the Lady's will
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
Your message is enduring!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
You teach us hope and patience!
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
You teach us hope and patience!
Through icy day and frozen night
You bear the promise of the Light
O tannenbaum, O tannenbaum
You teach us hope and patience!
46. O Yuletide Tree
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
How lovely are thy branches
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
How lovely are thy branches
Bring joyful tidings of great cheer
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
To us you are so lovely.
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
Evergreen and fragrant
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
Evergreen and fragrant
We bring you in our home to be
A sign of life's eternity
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
Forever green and lovely
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
Thank you for your blessings
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
Thank you for your blessings
with golden stars and twinkling light
You cheer us on this holy night
O Yuletide Tree, O Yuletide Tree
Thou art most fair and lovely
47. One More Christmas Tree
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Made of al-u-min-i-um.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You can get them, anyone.
Some are big, and some are small.
You can get any size at all.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Made of al-u-min-i-um.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
I sell them for ten dollars.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
They come in many colors.
Some are red, and some are blue.
They even come in plastic, too!
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
I sell them for ten dollars.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
You should buy one now from me.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Satisfaction guaranteed.
From now until the twenty-third
The lowest price you've ever heard.
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree
Buy one now, and get one FREE!
48. Our Lady Greensleeves
The winter moon is shining bright
The yuletide log is burning
Good people gather and tonight
the sabbat wheel is turning
Joy, Mirth, the Sun's rebirth
Noels of old we greet thee
Life's ring is the song we sing
of praises of the Lady
T'was at the feast of bright beltain
when we all were a maying
Sweet minstrel, pleated her gown of grains
Spring round the lady was playing
And though now robed in snow
Her wintery garb deceives
For bedecked with holly and mistletoe
She is still our Lady Greensleeves
So drink thee wassail everyone
Good pagans all make merry
With wine as red as the reborn sun
As red as Holly berry
Dance, sing, come join the ring
As the yuletide's boughs she weaves
Fair Queen, the evergreen,
Sweet lovely Lady Greensleeves
49. Silver and Gold
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Ev'ryone wishes for silver and gold
How do you measure its worth?
Just by the pleasure it gives here on earth
Silver and gold, silver and gold
Mean so much more when I see
Silver and gold decorations
On ev'ry Yuletide tree
50. Silver Bells
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there's a feeling of giving
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you hear...
Silver bells, silver bells
Yuletide returns to the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Chiming the winter away
Strings of street lights, even stoplights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
Eyes as bright as their dreams
And on every street corner you hear
Silver bells, silver bells
Yuletide returns to the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Chiming the winter away
51. Sleigh Ride
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Ring-ting-tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling "Yoo-hoo!"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, let's go
Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, it's grand
Just holding your hand
We're riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairyland!
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
There's a birthday party at the home of Farmer Gray It'll be the perfect ending of a perfect day We'll be singing the songs we love to sing Without a single stop By the fireside where we watch the chestnuts pop (Pop pop pop!)
There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy When we pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie It'll nearly be like a picture print by Currier & Ives These wonderful things are the things We remember all through our lives
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Ring-ting-tingling too
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling "Yoo-hoo!"
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
52. Solstice Day in the Morning
Children's laughter in the air
The Smell of pine is everywhere
With all the love that we can share
On Solstice day in the morning
Thank the Lord and Lady then
For that warm peace we feel within
When we gather once again
On Solstice Day in the Morning
The wonder of the Sun's rebirth
The child who brings us love and mirth
Enhancing all our own souls's worth
On Solstice Day in the Morning
Yet so many years before
We knew the one we still adore
The Lady guiding us to shore
On Solstice day in the morning
With the ancient ones give voice
Dance together is our choice
Share the mysteries and rejoice
On Solstice day in the morning
Children's laughter in the air
The Smell of pine is everywhere
With all the love that we can share
On Solstice day in the morning
53. The Holly and the Ivy
The holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry tunes
As we Pagans sing with cheer
The holly bears a blossom
White as the lily flower
The Goddess shares the Solstice Sun
Days grow longer with its power
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
We celebrate with joyous hearts
The Wheel of the Year
The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
The Goddess brings the Solstice Sun
To allow our hopes to bud
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
These blessed signs of life's renewal
Will banish any fear
The holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn
The Goddess lights the Solstice Sun
As we welcome the new morn
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The Green Man and the Holly King
Are always welcome here
The holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall
The Goddess gives the Solstice Sun
For the wonder of us all
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
In perfect love and perfect trust
May our hearts be ever clear
The holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
The rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry tunes
As we Pagans sing with cheer
54. The Holly and The Ivy
The holly and the ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown.
Chorus:
Oh, the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The shining of the winter stars
As the longer days draw near.
The holly bears a blossom
As white as any flower
As our Mother bears the infant Sun
In the winter's darkest hour.
Chorus
The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
As our Father bears the hunter's spear
for His hungry children's good.
Chorus
The holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn
As we shall bear our song of hope
On triumphant Yuletide morn.
Chorus
55. The Holly and the Ivy
The Holly and the Ivy
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The Holly bears the crown
Oh, the rising of the Sun
and the running of the deer
The turning of the winter season
Sweet singing all may hear.
The Holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
And the ivy grows upon the rock
Evergreen throughout the wood.
Oh, the rising of the Sun
and the running of the deer
The hand upon the harpstring
Sweet singing in the choir
The Holly bears a blossom
White as the lily's flower
And the Goddess bears the Sun again
To bring us strength and power
Oh, the rising of the Sun
and the running of the deer
The playing of the merry pipes
Sweet singing in the shire
The Holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn
And the Goddess in her ivy gown
Greets the winter sun each morn
Oh, the rising of the Sun
and the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing in the choir
The Holly bears a bark
Bitter as any gall
And the ivy weaves within our lives
Like the Goddess in us all
Oh, the rising of the Sun
and the running of the deer
The turning of the winter season
Sweet singing all may hear
56. The Holly and the Ivy
The holly and the ivy,
when they are both full grown,
of all the trees that are in the woods
the holly bears the crown
Chorus:
Oh, the rising of the sun
and the running of the deer
The days are short, the night is long--
the Wheel of the Year.
O, the Ivy is a Maiden,
the Holly is her love,
As they entwine at Yuletide,
the Lady smiles above.
Chorus
The holly blooms in glory
when solstice-day is near.
We burn the Yule log to make
the new-born Sun appear.
Chorus
At Yule the Blessed Mother
gives birth to coming Spring;
And the midst of winter-cold;
is born the new Sun king.
Chorus
Throughout the land She wanders
with the new day-lit god,
And in the spring, sweet love is made where'er Her foot has trod.
Chorus
She is in our doings,
in all we love and fear--
How wondrous the ways in which
our Lady does appear!
Chorus
Praise the Queen of Air and Darkness,
of Fire and Water:
All poetry's our Lady's art,
all music sings to Her.
Chorus
All in the holy circle,
hand to hand, we pass the blade
to invoke the Lady's power,
unsheathed by the Ivy Maid.
Chorus
Now blessed be the Earth
at rest beneath our feet
As we have hope of rest one day,
our Lady for to greet.
Chorus
Out of darkness shall come dawning,
out of winter shall come spring,
Out of the toil of striving comes
the peace our Lady brings.
Chorus
57. The Holly and the Ivy
The holly and the ivy,
In the forest side by side,
As the Lady and the Horned One
Together shall abide.
CHORUS:
The leaping of the cauldron
And the dancing by its light.
The singing of the Solstice carols
To celebrate this night.
Our Lady is the Goddess
Who brings us joy on earth.
Let us dance around her circle,
The circle of rebirth.
CHORUS
The moon is riding high,
Tis the winter of the year.
But beside the blazing fire
Is warm comfort and good cheer.
CHORUS
Tonight is cold and dark
But tomorrow we shall see,
The coming of the Sun-King
In light and majesty.
CHORUS
58 The Light Has Been Reborn
To the tune of "Good Christian Men Rejoice"
The Light has been reborn
Upon this happy morn.
Sing O sing in jubilee.
Oh, oh, Io Io Evohee!
Sing O sing glad tidings.
The round of life is new begun:
Mother - Father - Daughter.
Mother - Father - Son.
59. The Thirteen Days of Solstice
On the first day of Solstice the Goddess sent to me, some healing to set me free.
On the second day of Solstice the Goddess sent to me, Gifts from my love and some healing to set me free.
etc.
1. Some healing to set me free
2. Gifts from my love
3. A helping dream
4. A branch of evergreen
5. Joyous song!
6. Greetings from my neighbors
7. Magick for the year
8. Fine conversation
9. Nine pearls of wisdom
10. Candles for the lighting
11. Deep contemplation
12. Showers of abundance
13. A grand celebration
60 The Twelve Days of Yuletide
On the first day of Yuletide my true love gave to me, a Circle 'round a Pine Tree.
On the second day of Yuletide my true love gave to me, Two pointed Horns and a Circle 'round a Pine Tree.
etc.
A Circle 'round a Pine Tree
Two pointed Horns
Three Silver Cups
Four Pentagrams
Five Magick Rings
Six critters Fetching
Seven Candles Glowing
Eight Fires Blazing
Nine Herbs a-Brewing
Ten Stones a-Standing
Eleven Brooms a-Flying
Twelve Witches Dancing
61. Triple Solstice Goddess
Goddesses of the Solstice are we
Bringers of the Star and the Tree
Maiden, Mother, Crone uncover
Winter's deep mystery
Chorus:
Oh, time of wisdom, time of light
Time of Winter's darkest night
Goddess hold me, Love enfold me
Open me to Your light
Maiden of the darkness, I sing
Underworlds of wisdom, I bring
Seeking, learning, Kore returning
Bearing the light of Spring
Demeter, the slumbering Earth
Dreaming of the Daughter's rebirth
Candles lighted, world united
Knowing our own true worth
Crone of deepest wisdom, I dwell
Deep in Time's mysterious well
Dreaming, daring, teaching, sharing
Hecate's secret spell
62. Up On the Housetop
Up on the housetop reindeer pause
Out jumps good old Santa Claus
Down through the chimney with lots of toys
All for the little ones' Yuletide joys
Chorus:
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn't go?
Up on the housetop, click, click, click
Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick
First comes the stocking of little Nell
Oh, dear Santa, fill it well
Give her a dolly that laughs and cries
One that can open and shut its eyes
Look in the stocking of little Bill
Oh, just see that glorius fill!
Here is a hammer and lots of tacks
Whistle and ball and a set of Jacks
63. Wassail Song
CHORUS:
Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green,
Here we come a-wandering so fairly to be seen.
Now winter time is here, and strangers travel far and near, And we wish you, send you a happy New Year.
Bud and blossom, bud and blossom, bud and bloom and bear, So we may have plenty of cider all next year. Baskets full and barrels full, and bushels, bags and bowls, And the cider running out of every gutter hole.
CHORUS
Down here in the muddy lane there sits an old grey fox,
A-starving and a-shivering, and licking his old chops. Brings us up a table and set it if you please, And give us hungry wassailers a bit of bread and cheese.
CHORUS
I have a little purse and its made of leather skin, A little silver sixpence, it would line it well within. Now is winter time and strangers travel far and near, And we wish you, send you a happy New Year.
CHORUS
64. We Three Crones
We three crones of magic-past are,
Bearing gifts, we traverse afar,
Fields & fountain, moor & mountain,
Following each our star.
Chorus:
Oh, star of wonder, star of might,
Star of radiant beauty bright,
Inward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us with thy magick light.
Gold I bring, the Earth's hidden gleam,
Guards our Mem'ry, draws forth our dream;
Weary-curing, strong enduring,
Holding time's circling stream.
Chorus
Frankincense I carry with me.
Incense aids the spirit to see;
Analyzing, wize, up-rising,
Sense of the Earth, flow free!
Chorus
Myrrh is mine, it's bitter perfume
Lifts new life, a magical broom;
Praying, flying, purifying,
Away with old lingering gloom.
Chorus
Glorious gifts of magic we praise,
Maiden, Mother, Ancient of Days;
Strength, and sense, and energy; whence
Return to our sacred ways.
Chorus
65. We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
CHORUS:
O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to perfect light
Born a king at sunrise so bright
Gold I bring to honor the light
King forever, ceasing never
Light is reborn this night
Frankincense to offer have I
Scent of praise for birth that is nigh
Joy and praising, all now raising
Worship the God most high.
Myrrh is mine, the incense of night
Gone is he away from our sight
Yet in Sorrow, know tomorrow
Surely will bring new light
Glorious now behold him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, Alleluia
Earth to Heaven replies
66. We Wish You a Merry Solstice
We wish you a merry Solstice
We wish you a merry Solstice
We wish you a merry Solstice
And a happy New Year!
Chorus:
Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
We wish you a merry Solstice!
And a happy New Year!
Our feasting is not so simple
Our feasting is not so simple
Our feasting is not so simple
On this Hollyday!
We've eggnog and punch and wassail
We've eggnog and punch and wassail
We've eggnog and punch and wassail
And hot chocolate too
We've breads, cakes and Solstice cookies
We've breads, cakes and Solstice cookies
We've breads, cakes and Solstice cookies
Plus crackers and buns
Now bring us some figgy pudding
Now bring us some figgy pudding
Now bring us some figgy pudding
And bring it right now
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 right now
67. What Child Is This?
What child is this, who rises now
from His Mother's womb returning
Her children greet most joyously
the sight of His face's bright burning
Chorus:
This, this is the Sun child born
The radiant one, the light returned
Born unto the world again
This child, the promise of summer
His growing light returns the warmth
that darkness stole from out the Earth
To bud the leaves, and blossoms bring
to signal the Spring's rebirth
Chorus
68. Yule Fires
In ancient days the folk of old
When chilled with fright by winter's cold
Did kindle up a great Yule fire
With leaping flames in its great pyre;
So to entice the waning sun
To rise again and wider run;
It's fiery course across the sky,
To warm them so they would not die.
So we, whose minds now sense a chill
Of anger in the evil will,
The human conflict, hate, and strife,
Which hold a menace over life;
Would kindle up a flame of love
That we within our hearts may move,
In Yuletide joy, with love embrace
And thus abide in peace and grace.