Vella’s Collection of Yule Carols and Songs Prepared for Hearthstone/OFM Yule 21Dec 2018
1. And The Wheel Turns by Damiara & Ivo Dominguez TRADITIONAL WITH PAGAN LYRICS 2. Blessed Be (the light has come) by Shawna Carol 38. All of Mother Earth (It Came Upon A Midnight Clear) 3. Blessings of the Summer Stars, Source unknown 39. Away From the Harvest (Away in a Manger) 4. Bring Back the Light Words and music by Gypsy 40. Bless Ye Gentle Pagans (God Rest Ye Merry ….) 5. Celebrate the Light of the Sun (Lucina’s Chant) Gardner 41. Brothers, Sisters, Come & Sing (Hark the Herald …) 6. Come Gather ‘Round by Megha Morgenfield 42. Celebrate the Yuletide (Angels we have heard on high) 7. Deep in the Dark by Anna Ophilidia Alekner 43. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Music Wells 8. Great Mother by James Burgess 44. Christmas time is pagan! (Angels We have Heard …) 9. Hold On Also (Through the Darkness) Schoenfield & 45. Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland (Walking in a …) Starhawk 46. Fah who for-aze! (The Grinch Who stole Christmas) 10. Hoof and Horn by Jeffrey Wyndham 47. Gods Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk (God Rest Ye Merry,…) 11. Infinite Sun also called Sioux chant, Kuake 48. Hark! (Hark the Herald Angels Sing) 12. Invocation to Mother Holle by Kerry Noonan 49. Hark the New Age Pagans Sing (Hark the Herald …) 13. Lady of the Winter Night by Ivo Dominguez, jr 50. Holly Jolly Yuletide Words and Music by Johnny Marks 14. Light is Returning by Charlie Murphy 51. Here We Come A’Wassailling (Traditional Carol 15. Lugh Returns by Beverly Frederick and July Lewis 52. Holly and the Ivy (Traditional French Carol) 16. Past is Over Good bye Source unknown 53. Joy to the Earth (Joy to the World) 17. Ra Chant Source Unknown 54. Joy to the World (version 1) (Joy to the World) 18. Return to Me, Beloved by Falkenrath Wolf and Hill 55. Joy to the World (version 2) (Joy to the World) 19. Rising Sun by Raven (Reclaiming Community) 56. Moon of Silver (We three Kings) 20. Season’s Turn by T. Thorn Coyle 57. Now Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk God Rest Ye Merry…) 21. Solstice Chant (Deep, Deep, Deep) By Anne Bearheart 58. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful! (Oh come all ye Faithfull) 22. Solstice Prayer by T. Thorn Coyle 59. O Mother Earth (Oh Tannenbaum) 23. Still of the Sun by Janice Chalas 60. Rejoice Now for the Sun God (Oh, Come all ye Faithful) 24. Suncycle, Source unknown 61. Silent Night (Silent Night/Stille Nacht) 25. Sun is Born By Diane Baker 62. Silver Bells by Jay Livingstone and Ray Evans 26. Sun Returns by Ivo Dominguez jr 63. Sun God Returns (Oh, Come Emmanuel) 27. Though my soul by Sarah Williams 64. Twelve Days of Solstice (12 Days of Christmas) 28. Wings by Suzanne Sterling 65. Thirteen Moons of Yule (12 Days of Christmas) 29. Winter Lament Lyrics by Elexa 66. Wheel of the Year (Addams family) 30. Winter Solstice Sunrise by Ariana Lightningstorm 67. Ye Children All of Mother Earth (It Came Upon a.. ) 31. Yule by Lisa Thiel
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY SONGS 32. Deck the Halls Traditional 33. Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins 34. Jingle Bells by John Pierpont 35. Jingle Bell Rock by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe 36. Over the River and Through the Woods Traditional 37. Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson & Mitchell Parish
1. And The Wheel Turns By Damiara & Ivo Dominguez Jr. (Panpipe) (1997) on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” (2001).
Chorus: And The Wheel Turns never Ending; New and Old and New Again And The Wheel Turns never Ending; New and Old and New Again
Moon Dances With the Seasons Sun Wheel Rolling in the Sky Moon Dances With the Seasons Sun Wheel Rolling in the Sky Chorus
Life’s Full of Many Changes Losing, Seeking, and Finding Love Life’s Full of Many Changes Losing, Seeking, Finding Love Chorus
Hold to Each Passing Moment, Taste Their Fullness Here and Now Hold to Each Passing Moment, Taste Their Fullness Here and Now Chorus
Each Life A Pearl of Beauty, Strung Upon Eternity Each Life A Pearl of Beauty, Strung Upon Eternity Chorus **********************************************************************************************
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2. Blessed Be (the light has come) By Shawna Carol, recorded on “Goddess Chant” by Shawna Carol (1998)
All is growing and expanding, Blessed be the light has come (Repeat) And a love that‘s everlasting, Blessed be the light has come. Blessed be, blessed be. ********************************************************************************************** 3. Blessings of the Summer Stars Source Unknown, Recorded on “Songs for the Strengthening Sun” (2009).
Weep no more, for the sun is returning. The summer stars will shine once more my friends. The warming winds will sooth away our sorrows. The wheel turns and brings us home again. ********************************************************************************************** 4. Bring Back the Light Words and music by Gypsy (1980), recorded on “Enchantress” (1990).
Beginning: Sing merry meet, merry meet in good measure, Follow along as we join in the dance Sing merry meet, merry meet in the circle, Call all along we can join in the song
Bring Back the light, Light never ending, Through dark of night, This call we are sending With all our might, Bring back the light, Bring back the light Our hearts are open, On Solstice night, We are invoking, The Lord of Life, Bring Back the light, The light
Chant: Queen of the stars, Queen of the moon, Queen of the horns, Queen of fire Lord of Life, Seed of light, Flame that warms the coldest night
Queen of the stars, Queen of the moon, Queen of the horns, Queen of fire Harken to this Witches rune, Work our will as we desire
Lord of Life, Seed of light, Flame that warms the coldest night Bring to us the Waxing Light, Be with us on Solstice night
Melody: Bring back the light, Light is descending, To Earth tonight, Light never ending To Earth tonight, Bring back the light, Bring back the light, Bring back the light
Counterpoint: Sing merry meet, merry meet in good measure. Follow us now as we join in the dance ********************************************************************************************** 5. Celebrate the Light of the Sun (Lucina’s Chant) Also called “Lucina Chant”, first verse by Kay Gardner, recorded on “The Wheel is a Dancing Year, vol 1” by Ruth Barrett (2003).
Celebrate the light of the Sun, Show the way Lucina. Dance the round on Solstice night. Blessed be the Great Mother.
Celebrate the light of the Moon. Show the way Lucina. Dance the round on the full moon night. Blessed be the Great Mother. ********************************************************************************************** 6. Come Gather ‘Round By Megha Morgenfield, recorded on Winter Solstice Carols, 1999
Come gather ‘round people For Solstice is here, Come gather ‘round people And give a good cheer
Chorus: Alleluia, Alleluia the season returns, Alleluia, Alleluia the season returns,
So come kindred spirits And join in the day Yes come kindred spirits And sing all the way Chorus ********************************************************************************************** 7. Deep in the Dark By Anna Ophilidia Alekner, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual”
Deep in the dark of the longest night, We keep our vigil by candle light, Waiting to sing to the new-born Sun The Goddess will birth when the night is done.
Raise your voices sing on high, Let all the Earth hear you joyful cry, On this night we sing to Light And the Goddess of all pleasure and delight.
Raise your voices sing your praise O’er all the Earth ‘til the darkness fades, On this night we sing to Light And the Goddess of all pleasure and delight. **********************************************************************************************
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8. Great Mother By James Burgess, learned from Sára Rain, on Chant Disc II.
It is the Great Mother giving birth to Him, Great Mother giving birth to Him
Chorus: When the Sun comes up again, When the Sun comes up again. When the Sun is reborn, When the Sun is reborn.
It is the Lord of life, Born again, Lord of life, Born again Chorus ********************************************************************************************** 9. Hold On Also called Through the Darkness, By Brook Schoenfield and Starhawk and on “Through the Darkness” by Beverly Frederick (1998).
Hold on, hold on; Through the darkness, until the dawn. Hold on, hold on; Hold the vision, until it's born ********************************************************************************************** 10. Hoof and Horn By Jeffrey Wyndham, in Songs for Earthlings or by Ian Corrigan, in Circle of Songs.
Hoof and Horn, hoof and horn, All that dies shall be reborn. Corn (vine) and grain, corn (vine) and grain, All that falls shall rise again.
Crone and sage, crone and sage, Wisdom is the gift of age. Sage and crone, sage and crone, Wisdom’s gift shall be our own. ********************************************************************************************** 11. Infinite Sun Source unknown, sometimes listed as a Sioux chant.
Let me be one with the infinite sun, forever, forever, forever.
We are one with the infinite sun, forever, forever, forever.
Kuake leno leno ma o te Hayeno hayeno hayeno (repeat 4 times)
Alternate wording: We are one…. ********************************************************************************************** 12. Invocation to Mother Holle By Kerry Noonan, recorded by Ruth Barrett on “The Year is a Dancing Woman”, vol I, 2003.
In the darkness winds are blowing, Far to the north snow is falling She shakes her featherbed, See how it flurries Come, Mother Holle, be here now.
Chorus: Come, Mother Holle, be here now, Come, Mother Holle, be here now Come, Mother Holle, be here now
Crone of darkness, darkness is keeping, In midwinter it’s You we’re seeking Mother of bears, sleeping warmly, Come, Mother Holle, be here now Chorus
Dark your cloak, silver your tresses, Cover the world as the daylight lessons, Sparkle of starlight in your eyes, Come, Mother Holle, be here now Chorus
Bless us with Your darkness so deep, Grant us dreams as bear-like we sleep Outside is cold the hearth fire warms us, Come, Mother Holle, be here now Chorus ********************************************************************************************** 13. Lady of the Winter Night By Ivo Dominguez, jr., recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008)
Lady of the winter night, Fill our souls with dreams of light. Lady of the falling snows, Beauty tells us all She knows. Lady of the sleeping land, Call the Sun from Summerland.
We stand between the light and dark, Singing for the newborn spark. We stand between the light and dark, Singing for the newborn spark. We stand between the light and dark, Singing for the newborn spark. **********************************************************************************************
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14. Light is Returning By Charlie Murphy, recorded on “Canticles of Light” (1984), in Circle of Songs by Kate Marks (1994)
Light is returning, Even though this is the darkest hour, No one can hold back the dawn.
Let’s keep it burning, Let’s keep the light of hope alive, Make safe our journey through the storm.
One planet is turning, Circle on Her path around the Sun, Earth Mother is calling her children home.
Optional: Come on home, children come on home (2X) ********************************************************************************************** 15. Lugh Returns By Beverly Frederick and July Lewis, recorded on “Through the Darkness” by Beverly Frederick (1998).
Winter child, Summer King, Lugh, returns. Counterpoint: Born of darkness, Child of light ********************************************************************************************** 16. Past is Over Good bye Source unknown, in Sára Rain songbook
The past is over, good bye, The past is over, good bye, The past is over, good bye Love is here to stay, Love is here to stay, Love is here to stay, Love is here to stay
Open up your heart and let it shine, Open up your heart and let it shine, Open up your heart and let it shine, Shine away your sorrow (Repeat verse)
Shine away your sorrow, Shine away your sorrow, Shine away your sorrow ********************************************************************************************** 17. Ra Chant Source Unknown There is but one God. He is the Sun God. Ra, Ra, Ra-Ra-Ra. ********************************************************************************************** 18. Return to Me, Beloved By Susan Falkenrath Wolf and Anne Hill, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000)
I’ve been searching through the darkness (Return to me, beloved), For the night’s gone on to long (Return to me, my love). I won’t rest until I found you (Return to me, beloved). And you bring me back the dawn (Return to me, my love). ********************************************************************************************** 19. Rising Sun By Raven (Reclaiming Community in Portland) and also used by the Dances of Universal Peace
We are the rising sun. We are the change. We are the ones; We are waiting for and We are dawning ********************************************************************************************** 20. Season’s Turn By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008)
Raise the horn of libation as we dance in the flickering light. Pass the kiss of creation as we dance in the turning of night. Stoke the fires and brave the cold, Greet the new and honor the old. ********************************************************************************************** 21. Solstice Chant (Deep, Deep, Deep) By Anne Bearheart , 1990, in Songs for Earthlings (1991) & in A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual 2002.
Deep, Deep, Deep, into the heart of the Winter; Deep, Deep, Deep into the womb of the Mother Deep, Deep, Deep where there is no other; Song but the song of my soul ********************************************************************************************** 22. Solstice Prayer By T. Thorn Coyle, on “Songs for the Waning Year” (2008)
We wait in the dark for the light to appear; Mother, give birth to our brother the Sun. We wait in the dark for the light to appear; Mother, give birth to our brother the Sun!
We wait. We watch. Out of the cold comes the promise of newness. We wait. We watch. Out of the cold comes the promise of day! ********************************************************************************************** 23. Still of the Sun By Janice Chalas, recorded on “Awakening the Dream” (2008)
A time of gathering has begun. Seasons change at the still of the sun. The Holly King bows down to the ground. The Oak King arises fully crowned.
Note: This was written for the summer solstice, the original second line is: Oak King bows down to the ground. The Holly King arises fully crowned.
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********************************************************************************************** 24. Suncycle Source unknown , Recorded on “Crow Magic” by Crow Women (2012)
Sun power, grows for the longest day. Sun power grows, Sun power grows and grows. (Repeat, going up a step each time through) Sun power shines on the longest day, Sun power shines, Sun power shines. Then turns toward the night.
Sun power fades for the longest night, Sun power fades, Sun power fades (Repeat, going down a step each time through) Sun power rests on the longest night, Sun power rests, Sun power rests. Then turns toward the light. ********************************************************************************************** 25. Sun is Born By Diane Baker, recorded on “Circle Round and Sing” (2000) and in Circle Round and Sing (1998).
The sun is born again today. We greet the sun’s first morning ray. We sing and celebrate the light. The Sun’s born in the longest night. ********************************************************************************************** 26. Sun Returns By Ivo Dominguez Jr, 1984, recorded on “A Dream Whose Time Has Come” by the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, 2001.
Long night, Dark of the Sun, Cold wind, the Year is Done Long Night, We face the Dark, Cold Wind, You Fan the Spark Sun Light, The Rising Sun, Dark Wind, Your Work is Done
Oh Sun Return, Turning Wheel, Hope Reborn; Oh Sun Return, Turning Wheel, Hope Reborn ********************************************************************************************** 27. Though my soul Lyrics by Sarah Williams, music by F. J. Haydn, recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” 2002
Though my soul may set in darkness, It will rise in perfect light I have loved the stars too fondly, To be fearful of the night, Fearful of the night. ********************************************************************************************** 28. Wings By Suzanne Sterling (1993), recorded on “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” 2002
Wandering in the deep of the night, A thousand birds take flight, And our dreams are born on the wings of change, We are weaving the world tonight. ********************************************************************************************** 29. Winter Lament Lyrics by Elexa, in Dragonfest ’89 Songbook
Oh, the summer days are gone, With the Sun, with the Sun. Oh, the summer days are gone, And the darkness lingers on, And we hunger for the Dawn, Of the Sun, of the Sun.
Oh, the days are never bright. Where’s the Sun? Where’s the Sun? Oh, the days are never bright. Every night a longer night, And we hunger for the light of the Sun, Of the Sun. ********************************************************************************************** 30. Winter Solstice Sunrise Ariana Lightningstorm © 1990 KIVA, recorded on “The Winter’s Night” by MotherTongue
We are the Earth, We are the womb, Come rising sun, Lead us from the tomb.
Descants:© Deirdre Pulgram Arthen The frozen Earth, The pale, cold Moon. Come, Solstice Sun. We are reborn.
This longest night, This darkest hour. Come bring the dawn. We wait for you. **********************************************************************************************
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31. Yule By Lisa Thiel, 2004, recorded on “Circle of the Seasons”
Chorus: Enter the night and you’ll find the light, that will carry you to your dreams Enter the night let your spirit take flight, in the field of infinite possibilities
On the longest night we search for the light, and we find it deep within Open your eyes to embrace what is wise, and see the light of your own soul shining Chorus
Wrap up in the cloak of Starry darkness my child, And you’ll find the center of all things For from this space of the deepest dark place, Life eternal does spring Chorus
So when you find that spark, when you dream in the dark Hold it close to your heart and know, All that you see is all that can be When you give birth to the dreams of your soul Chorus ********************************************************************************************** TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY SONGS
32. Deck the Halls Traditional
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 Yuletide 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 Yuletide 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 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 ********************************************************************************************** 33. Frosty the Snowman Words and Music by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins
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 was 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 top 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. He led them down the streets of town, Right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when, He heard her holler, "Stop!"
Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way, But he said goodbye, saying "Don't you cry, I'll be back again someday!" ********************************************************************************************** 34. Jingle Bells by John Pierpont
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, Oh 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, And soon Miss Fanny Bright was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank; misfortune was our lot; He got into a drifted bank, and we became up sot. Chorus
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 as his speed, Hitch him to an open sleigh and crack! You'll take the lead. Chorus **********************************************************************************************
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35. Jingle Bell Rock Written by Joe Beal and Jim Boothe
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! ********************************************************************************************** 36. Over the River and Through the Woods Traditional
Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, Through white and drifting snow. Over the river and through the woods Oh, how the wind does blow It stings your toes and it bites your nose, As over the ground we go. ********************************************************************************************** 37. Sleigh Ride Music by Leroy Anderson in 1948, Lyrics by Mitchell Parish in 1950; Recorded by many performers
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, its 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 through a wonderland of snow; Giddy-up, giddy-up, giddy-up, it's grand Just holding your hand; We're gliding along with the song of a wintery 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, at the fireplace while we watch The chestnuts pop. Pop! Pop! Pop!
There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy, When they pass around the coffee and the pumpkin pie; It'll nearly be like a picture framed by Courier and Ives; These wonderful things are the things we remember all through our lives!
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. **********************************************************************************************
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TRADITIONAL MELODIES WITH PAGAN FRIENDLY LYRICS
38. All of Mother Earth Tune: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Adapted Lyrics by Ellen Reed.
Ye children all of Mother Earth, Join hands and circle around To celebrate the Solstice night, When our lost Lord is found. Rejoice, the year has begun again ,The Sun blesses the skies up above So share the season together now, In everlasting Love! ********************************************************************************************** 39. Away From the Harvest Tune: Away in a Manger, Adapted Lyrics by Blake Taylor Mixon
Away from the harvest the seasons have turned The nights have grown colder and fire’s we’ve burned The stars in the heavens look down where we stand Neighbors and friends with candles in hand.
The warmth is returning, the sun and the light Will brighten our days and shorten our nights Come gather around the Solstice is here The old one is passing, begins the new year. ********************************************************************************************** 40. Bless Ye Gentle Pagans Tune: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Adapted Lyrics by Anie Minogue
Bless ye gentle Pagans dear, Let nothing you affright. For naught but peace will touch us here, On this, the longest night. For our Great Mother now gives birth, To turn the dark to light.
Refrain: And the wheel’s turning, Round and around, Round and around, And the wheel’s turning , Round and around
Into the West’s fast dimming light, The Dark God must retreat As all of life must come at last, To death, the longest sleep. Then our Great Mother turns the wheel, The circle is complete. Refrain
At morning’s first bright ray of light Arrives the Sun’s rebirth Returning through the Mother’s womb Spring’s promise to the Earth. Now that our Mother’s labor’s done, Rejoice with song and verse. Refrain ********************************************************************************************** 41. Brothers, Sisters, Come & Sing Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Adapted Lyrics Source Unknown
Brothers, sisters, come and sing Glory to the newborn King Gardens peaceful, forests wild, Celebrate the Holy Child
Now the time of growing 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 newborn king. ********************************************************************************************** 42. Celebrate the Yuletide Tune: Angels we have heard on high, Adapted Lyrics by D. Morrison
Coldest darkness melt away, Sunlight grow and stay with us. Warm our bodies, hearts and Earth, Guide our path in joy and mirth.
Refrain: Glor….rius. Celebrate the Yuletide. Glor….rius, Celebrate the Yuletide.
Winter day of longest night. Step aside now for the light. Thank you for the things you’ve brought That only darkness could have wrought. Refrain
Summer Lord come dance with us, Bringing warmth back to the Earth Gain power in the sky above, We grant you our support and love Refrain **********************************************************************************************
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43. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Music by Mel Torme Original Lyrics by Robert Wells, Adapted Lyrics by Susan M. Shaw
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!" ********************************************************************************************** 44. Christmas time is pagan! Tune: Angels We have Heard on High, Adapted Lyrics from The Candle and Cauldron; Copyright, 2001
Every door and window bears Wreaths of holly, wreaths of pine. Circles represent the Sun. Every wreath is yours and mine.
Chorus: Glo……….rious! Christmas time is Pagan! Glo……..rious! Christmas time is Pagan!
Christmas lights on Christmas trees, Candle flames burn higher and higher, Let us cheer along, my friends, As they light their Yuletide fire. Chorus
There's a possibility That this song is yours and mine 'Cause the tune was known to all Back in A.D. one-two-nine. Chorus
Christmas time is here again, Decorations everywhere Christmas carols ringing out Gentle pagans, we don’t care. Chorus
Let them have their Christmas trees, Decked with red and green and blue. We rejoice at every one. Christmas trees are Pagan, too. Chorus
Bowls of bubbly Christmas cheer, Fill you cup and quench your thirst They think the tradition’s theirs Wassail bowls were Pagans first. Chorus
Modern folks all celebrate What they learned in Sunday school. Each December, they don’t know, They are celebrating the Yule. Chorus ********************************************************************************************** 45. Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland Tune: Walking in a Winter Wonderland, Adapted Lyrics by "Alexander & Aarcher"
Pagans sing, are you listenin', Altar's set, candles glisten, It's a Magickal night, we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland
Blades held high, censer smoking, God and Goddess, we're invoking, Through Elements Five, we celebrate life, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland,
Queen of Heaven, is in Her place, Triple Goddess, now the Crone Face, Above and Below, She's the Goddess we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland
Now the God, is the Provider, Supplying game for our Fire, Above and Below, He's the Horned One we know, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland
In a Circle we can light a Yule Fire, And await the rising of the Sun, It's the Great Wheel turning for the New Year, Loaded with abundance and great fun.
Later on, by the fire, Cone of Power, gettin' higher It's a Magickal Night we're having tonight, Dancing in a Wiccan Wonderland **********************************************************************************************
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46. Fah who for-aze! Tune from The Grinch Who stole Christmas, Adapted Lyrics by Les and Michelle of metro Denver
Fah who for-aze! Dah who Dor-aze! Welcome Solstice, Come this way! Fah who for-aze! Dah who Dor-aze! Welcome Solstice, Solstice Day!
Welcome, welcome, Fah who rah-moose, Welcome, welcome, Dah who dah-moose Solstice day is in our grasp, So long as we have hands to clasp
Fah who for-aze! Dah who Dor-aze! Welcome Solstice, Solstice Day! ********************************************************************************************** 47. Gods Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk Tune: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Adapted Lyrics Source unknown
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 ********************************************************************************************** 48. Hark! Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, words Adapted Lyrics by Blake Taylor Mixon
Hark the people all shall cry, See the new sun in the sky Hail the rebirth of the sun, Winter’s turn is now begun Darkness soon shall pass away, Spring to follow in its day, Come and gather here to sing. Glorious light the sun will bring Hark the people all shall cry, See the new sun in the sky!
Mark the passing of the year Gather ‘round and bring good cheer Peace on earth is what we need, Joined as one we can succeed Joyful then can nations rise, Joined in one triumphant cry Power to the ones who stand, Heart to heart and hand in hand Mark the passing of the year, Gather ‘round and bring good cheer! ********************************************************************************************** 49. Hark the New Age Pagans Sing Tune: Hark the Herald Angels Adapted Lyrics by Coeis & Morrigant , from The Candle & Cauldron, 2001. Hark the New Age 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, Now our ancient Craft we reclaim, In the God and Goddess' names Hark the New Age 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! Now our ancient Craft reclaim, In the God and Goddess' names Hark the New Age Pagans Sing, Glory to the Holly King! **********************************************************************************************
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50. Holly Jolly Yuletide Words and Music by Johnny Marks, Adapted Lyrics by Susan M. Shaw
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! ********************************************************************************************** 51. Here We Come A’Wassailling Traditional Carol, Adapted Lyrics Source unknown
Here we come a’wassailling, Among the leaves so green; Here we come a’wassailling, So fair to be seen. Love and joy, come to you. And to you, your wassail too. Goddess bless you and Send you A Happy New Year! May She send you a Happy New Year.
We’re not the evil people , That the media has shown; We are the friend and neighbors , That you have always known. Love and joy, come to you, And to you, your wassail too. Goddess bless you and Send you a Happy New Year! May She send you a Happy New Year. ********************************************************************************************** 52. Holly and the Ivy Traditional French Carol, Adapted Lyrics by Anie Minogue
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
Refrain: The rising of the Sun And the running of the deer The beating of the Solstice drum, Sweet singing all may hear.
The holly bears a blossom, As white as lily flower, And the Goddess bears the Sun child, At Winter’s darkest hour Refrain
The holly bears a berry, As red as any blood And the Sun returns His healing light, To do the whole world good Refrain
The holly bears a prickle, As sharp as any thorn And the Lord of Light turns back the night, To bring the Solstice morn. Refrain ********************************************************************************************** 43. Joy to the Earth Tune: Joy to the World, Music by G.F. Handel, Adapted Lyrics by Anie Minogue, in Songs for Earthlings (1991)
Joy to the Earth, the Light returns Let sunlight fill the air. The tide has turned now 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 reigned But on the Wheel does spin From out of the womb of the night, Is born the infant light The Sun has come again, The Sun has come again, The Sun, the Sun had 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. ********************************************************************************************** 54. Joy to the World (version 1) Tune: Joy to the World Music by G.F. Handel, Adapted Lyrics by Lunaea Wetherstone
Joy to the World! The Sun returns! Let all who live rejoice! Let every heart, Receive the healing light, And every voice be heard And every voice be heard, And every voice in song be heard! **********************************************************************************************
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55. Joy to the World (version 2) Tune: Joy to the World Music by G.F. Handel, Adapted Lyrics by Source Unknown
Joy to the World, the Lord has 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 and Heaven and Nature sing. ********************************************************************************************** 56. Moon of Silver Tune: We three Kings, Adapted Lyrics by Source Unknown
Chorus: Moon of Silver, Sun of Gold, Gentle Lady, Lord so bold! Guide us ever, failing never, Lead us in the 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 ********************************************************************************************** 57. Now Rest Ye Merry Paganfolk Tune: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Adapted Lyrics Source Unknown
Now rest ye merry paganfolk, Let nothing you dismay. Remember that the Sun returns, Upon this Solstice day. The growing dark is ended now, And Spring is on it’s way. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, Oh, tidings of comfort and joy! ********************************************************************************************** 58. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful! Tune: Oh come all ye Faithful, Adeste Fideles, Adapted Lyrics by Ellen Reed
Oh, come all ye faithful, Gather round the Yule Fire Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, To call the Sun! Fires within us, Call the Fire above us
Chorus: 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! Chorus: ********************************************************************************************** 59. O Mother Earth Tune: Oh Tannenbaum, Adapted Lyrics by Rhiannon Ahser
O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.
In Springtime sweet the flowers grow, From ground still wet with melting snow. O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.
Thy fruits are ripe in Summer’s heat, Thy grasses soft beneath our feet O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.
In Fall, thy leaves turn red and orange, As days grow dark and winds grow cold O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning.
When Winter snow is on the ground Back to the Spring we’re spinning round. O Mother Earth, O Mother Earth, How lovely is thy turning. Repeat first verse **********************************************************************************************
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60. Rejoice Now for the Sun God Tune: Oh, Come all ye Faithful, Adapted Lyrics by “Our Coven”
Play on the Bohdron, Dance in celebration For the summer God is Returning again!
Refrain: Sing out with gladness, Joy and Yuletime tidings. Rejoice now for the Sun God. Rejoice now for the Sun God Rejoice now for the Sun God, Shines bright again.
Sing all ye pagans, Sing on through the darkness, Sing to the Sun God To banish the cold. Refrain Sing joys of winter, Sing away the dark times Sing ‘til the Sun God, Comes rising back to us. Refrain Light now the Yule fire, Banish the Dark Lord, Bring on the Sun God, To warm up the Spring Refrain ********************************************************************************************** 61. Silent Night Tune: Silent Night/Stille Nacht Adapted Lyrics by Source Unknown
Silent night, winter night, All is calm, all is right, Nature slumbers in forest and glen ‘Til in the springtime, She wakes 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 Sun’s rebirth. Hark, our Lord is reborn. Hark, our Lord is reborn.
Silent night, winter night. Quiet rest ‘til the light. Turning ever, the rolling wheel. Brings the winter to comfort and heal. Rest your spirit in peace. Rest your spirit in peace. ********************************************************************************************** 62. Silver Bells By Jay Livingstone and Ray Evans, Adapted Lyrics by Hilda Marshall
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...
Chorus: 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 Chorus ********************************************************************************************** 63. Sun God Returns Tune; Oh, Come Emmanuel, Adapted Lyrics by Les and Michelle of Colorado
In winter’s heart the snow lays on the ground. The warmth of summer nowhere to be found Our frozen souls in darkness forlorn; We call the Lord of Light to be reborn. Rejoice! Rejoice! The Sun God does return; And brightly with his light Dawn shall burn. ********************************************************************************************** 64. Twelve Days of Solstice Tune: 12 Days of Christmas, Adapted Lyrics by Source Unknown
On the first day of Solstice My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree. Second day…two turtle doves Third day…three French hens Fourth day…four calling birds Fifth day…five golden rings Sixth day… six geese a laying Seventh day…seven swans a swimming Eighth day… eight maids a milking Ninth day…nine ladies dancing Tenth day… ten lords a leaping Eleventh day… eleven fifers fifing. Twelfth day… twelve drummers drumming **********************************************************************************************
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65. Thirteen Moons of Yule Tune: 12 Days of Christmas, Adapted Lyrics by Source Unknown
On the first day of Yuletide, my true love gave to me….. (1) A Golden Bough in an old Oak tree (2) Two Lovers, loving (3) Three Pentagrams (4) Four Blowing Winds (5) Five Trees of Life (6) Six Ways of Sensing (7) Seven Cauldrons Swirling (8) Eight Sabbat fires (9) Nine Stones for Stepping (10) Ten Pagans Dancing (11) Eleven Stags A-Leaping (12) Twelve Sings of Changing (13) Thirteen Moons A-Shining ********************************************************************************************** 66. Wheel of the Year Tune: Addams family, Adapted Lyrics by Les Seabolt of Colorado
Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year (Snap, snap)
There’s Samhain, Yule and Imbolc Ostara, Beltaine, Litha Lughnasadh, and then Mabon The wheel goes ‘round again.
Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year, Wheel of the year (Snap, snap) ********************************************************************************************** 67. Ye Children All of Mother Earth Tune: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear , Adapted Lyrics by Ellen Reed, from The Candle and Cauldron, 2001
Ye children all of Mother Earth, Join hands and circle around. 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! ********************************************************************************************** References:
Books: A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual by Julie Forest Middleton and Stasa Morgan-Appel, 2002, Emerald Earth Publishing, ISBN 0- 9663715-5-0. (Includes book with stage directions and sheet music and cd of the songs). Circle of Songs: Songs, Chants, and Dances for Ritual and Celebration, by Kate Marks, 1993, Full Circle Press, ISBN 0- 9637489--41. Songs for Earthlings by Julie Forrest Middleton, 1991, Emerald Earth Publishing, ISBN 096637152-6.
CD’s: “A Dream Whose Time has Come” by Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, 2001. “A Winter Solstice Singing Ritual” by Julie Forest Middleton and Stasa Morgan-Appel, 2002, Emerald Earth Publishing. “Canticles of Light” By Charlie Murphy , Jami Sieber and the Total Experience Choir, 1984, (Out Front Music, P.O. Box 12188, Seattle, WA 98102) distributed by Serpentine Music Production. ”Circle of the Seasons” by Lisa Thiel, 2004, Sacred Dream Productions. “Fire Within” by Libana, 1990, Ladyslipper, Inc.. “The Best of Pagan Song”, Produced by Anne Hill, 2004, Serpentine Music. “This Winter’s Night” by MotherTongue, 1993, EarthSpirit. “The Year is a Dancing Woman vol. 1” by Ruth Barrett, 2003, Dancing Tree Music. “Winter Solstice Carols”, Megha Morganfield, 1999, Top of the Day Productions.
Web resource: Lyrics for many re-paganized carols: http://members.tripod.com/~Willow_Firesong/Frames/Author.html
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