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Festive Folk Songs

by Bróna McVittie

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Santa 03:17
One-Two-Three-Four, Who's that knocking on the door? Oh, is it Santa? I can see a light on the floor, I thought he came down the chimney, Maybe mum was being silly. I'd better pretend I'm sleeping, Or he won't fill up my stocking. Santa comes to all the children When they're sleeping When it's dark he leaves the presents, Only for the good boys and girls. Dad says we should leave him something: Mince pies and a drop of brandy. Don't forget the reindeers One-Two-Three-Four, Who's that knocking on the door? Oh, is it Santa? I can see a light on the floor, I thought he came down the chimney, Maybe mum was being silly. I'd better pretend I'm sleeping, Or he won't fill up my stocking.
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December 03:08
The world is dark Yet white and crisp and clean The table's bare Yet bellies filled And bodies warmed with winter wine December Have you come? December When your love shines from an Eastern star The sky is black Yet sprinkled with the stars The gifts are gone But we are all together And the hearth is warm December You are here December When your love shines from an Eastern star Remember Though the journey might seem far December brings you home Again December brings you home Again
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Little lights Glowing everywhere Going home to friends and family We cannot wait to see Your shiny faces Oh this is Christmas time Oh this is Christmas time Bright white Snow falling everywhere We go skating on the frozen pond As nature waves her wand We turn in circles Under the mistletoe Under the mistletoe Walks of life Crossing gently We thank you for your hospitality We never want to leave But time is turning Our journey's just begun Our journey's just begun
4.
Bodach 02:33
Rinn Sinn Bodach Sneachd An Diugh (We Made a Snowman Today, Scots Gaelic, trad arr) Bodach mòr le sùilean dubh Bodach mòr le sùilean dubh Bodach mòr le sùilean dubh Bodach reamhar sneachda. Rinn sinn bodach sneachd’ an-diugh Rinn sinn bodach sneachd’ an-diugh Rinn sinn bodach sneachd’ an-diugh Bodach reamhar sneachda. Stoc mu amhaich ‘s ad mu cheann Stoc mu amhaich ‘s ad mu cheann Stoc mu amhaich ‘s ad mu cheann Bodach reamhar sneachda. Bodach bochd le casan fuar Bodach bochd le casan fuar Bodach bochd le casan fuar Bodach reamhar sneachda. Big snowman with dark eyes Big snowman with dark eyes Big snowman with dark eyes Big fat snow man. We made a snowman today We made a snowman today We made a snowman today Big fat snow man. With a scarf and hat, a scarf and a hat With a scarf and hat, a scarf and a hat With a scarf and hat, a scarf and a hat Big fat snow man. The snowman's feet were cold The snowman's feet were cold The snowman's feet were cold Big fat snow man.
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Little donkey On the dusty road Got to keep on With your precious load. Been a long time Through the winter's night Don't give up now, Bethlehem's in sight. Chorus Ring those bells tonight Bethlehem's in sight Follow that star Bethlehem's not far Little donkey Had a heavy day Little donkey Mary's on her way. Little donkey On the dusty road While the wise men Wait for a sign Ring those bells tonight Bethlehem's in sight Follow that star Bethlehem
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Níl craic ar bith bheith i do thurcaí um Nollag, Níl craic ar bith! Níl craic ar bith a bheith i do thurcaí, níl.   Tá sé maith go lear sa Samhradh, Bíonn muid sásta ar an fheirm, Ach nuair a thagann an Nollaig, Bíonn eagla mhór orainn!   Tá muid cairdiúil leis na cearca, Tá na lacha cairdiúil linn, Ach nuair a thagann an búistéir, Ó! Ní maith linn sin!   It's no fun being a turkey at Christmas No fun at all! It's no fun being a turkey, no.   In Summer, things are fine, We are happy on the farm, But when Christmas comes, We are terrified!   We're friends with the hens, The ducks are friends with us But when the butcher comes, O! We don't like that!

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Every year Brona writes and records a Christmas song for her friends and family

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released December 12, 2010

Composed and performed by Brona

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Bróna McVittie Northern Ireland, UK

Pioneering her own brand of cosmic folk, Bróna McVittie both deftly reimagines traditional folk and crafts her own nature- inspired songs with a rich mix of folk and electronic instruments. As The Guardian describes it “You’re put in the place of a bird navigating wide open landscapes, absorbing light, space and air. This is music that takes you on its wing, and gives you fresh visions” ... more

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