{"id":593,"date":"2010-11-28T23:25:34","date_gmt":"2010-11-28T23:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/?p=593"},"modified":"2010-11-28T23:25:34","modified_gmt":"2010-11-28T23:25:34","slug":"we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blognoel.com\/en\/593\/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chanson de Christmas<\/a> \u00ab\u00a0We Wish You a Merry Christmas\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

Origin of the melody<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although the author and composer of the very famous carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" cannot be traced, it is known that it was composed in the 16th century. The origin of this carol lies in an old tradition in England, where wealthy people in the community used to give sweets to those who were then called Christmas carolers. Moreover, this tradition still exists in England, and groups of carolers go from house to house singing a few Christmas carols. Today, they are rewarded with cakes, drinks, and sometimes a little money. The money raised is often donated to charity.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>In the lyrics of the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," the phrase "bring us a figgy pudding" is often mentioned. This expression refers to a Christmas pudding containing figs, and also dates back to the 16th century. Today, this term is rarely used, except in this song. But at the time, "figgy pudding" was a traditional Christmas dish served in England.<\/p>\n

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is one of the few Christmas carols that mentions New Year's celebrations. It is also one of the songs that has been parodied many times and in various ways, including in one of the Muppets episodes.<\/p>\n

Helmut Lotti, The Kingston Trio, Bing Crosby, Brian Wilson, Debbie Reynolds, Perry Como, Andr\u00e9 Rieu, The Drifters, Neil Diamond, Lou Rawls, Neil Diamond, and The Platters are among the artists who have performed "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."<\/p>\n

In French, the song has different titles, namely "We wish you a Merry Christmas", "We wish you a Merry Christmas" and "I wish you a Merry Christmas".<\/p>\n

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Music video<\/p>\n

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Chrismas song: We Wish You a Merry Christmas with lyrics
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Music<\/a> (en anglais)<\/p>\n

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Lyrics in French version<\/strong><\/p>\n

We wish you a Merry Christmas
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas
\nAnd a happy new year!<\/p>\n

Good news for you and your loved ones
\nGood news for Christmas\u2026 and a happy New Year!
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas
\nAnd a happy new year!<\/p>\n

Good news for you, wherever you are
\nGood news for Christmas and a happy New Year!<\/p>\n

English version lyrics<\/strong><\/p>\n

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas;
\nWe wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
\nGood tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
\nOh, bring us a figgy pudding;
\nOh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.<\/p>\n

We won't go until we get some;
\nWe won't go until we get some;
\nWe won't go until we get some, so bring some out here.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Christmas Carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" Origin of the Melody Although the author and composer of the very famous carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" cannot be traced, it is known that it was composed in the 16th century. 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