The Christmas Story

Carol: Away in a manger

Away in a manger, No crib for a bedThe little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet headThe stars in the bright sky Looked down where He layThe little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing The Baby awakesBut little Lord Jesus No crying He makesI love Thee, Lord Jesus Look down from the skyAnd stay by my cradle,'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stayClose by me forever And love me I prayBless all the dear children In Thy tender careAnd take us to heaven To live with Thee there

Carol: Ninni la tibkix izjed

Ninni la tibkix iżjed, Ninni Ġesu bambinĦallih għalina l-biki, għax aħna midinbin.

Ejjew, ejjew ja Anġli mis-sema mija mija Taraw il min ħalaqkom, Bambin ġewwa l-fisqija

Ninni la tibkix iżjed, Ninni Ġesu bambinĦallih għalina l-biki, għax aħna midinbin.

Ejjew taraw b’għajnejkom, Lil Alla Kbir tal-ħniena Bambin sabiħ u ħelu innini ġo benniena.

Ninni la tibkix iżjed, Ninni Ġesu bambin

Ħallih għalina l-biki, għax aħna midinbin.

Ejjew araw o ragħajja, f’kemm faqar, f’kemm tbatijaIs-sid ta’ kollox twieled Bin Alla, il-Messija.

Ninni la tibkix iżjed, Ninni Ġesu bambinĦallih għalina l-biki, għax aħna midinbin.

Ejjew kbarat tad-dinja, Ejjew mingħajr kburijaAraw kif Alla Sidna Iċċekken,sar tarbija.

Ninni la tibkix iżjed, Ninni Ġesu bambinĦallih għalina l-biki, għax aħna midinbin.

Sar bniedem, sar tarbija, Biex jiġbed il-qlub tagħnaBiex bl-aqwa ġid tas-sema Ħenjin bla qies jarana.

Mary lived with her husband, Joseph, very long ago in the town of Nazareth. Joseph was a carpenter. Mary was expecting a baby. An angel had told her she would have a son.

Mary and Joseph had to go to Bethlehem to register to pay their taxes. They loaded up their donkey with food and water, warm clothes and things for the baby.Then they set out on a long journey which took too many weeks. The roads were rough and stony. Joseph had to walk all the way so that Mary could ride on the donkey.

Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleep.The silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of MaryAnd gathered all aboveWhile mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering loveO morning stars togetherProclaim the holy birthAnd praises sing to God the KingAnd Peace to men on earth

When, at last, they reached Bethlehem, it was late in the evening. The town was noisy and crowded with people who had come to pay their taxes. Mary and Joseph walked through the streets, trying to find somewhere to stay for the night, but there were no empty rooms. Joseph knocked on the door of the last inn. “All the rooms are taken,” said the innkeeper, “but you can sleep in that stable if you like. It’s dry and clean.”

Joseph led Mary to the stable. He made a bed of soft hay for her on the floor, covering it with his cloak. Mary was very tired. She lay down, thankful that she could rest at last. Joseph brought her food and water for her supper.

Carol: Silent Night

Silent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright,All around the mother and childHoly infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace.

O lejl ta’skiet, lejl tal-milied Lejl għaziz, lejl qaddisDawlet is-sema il-kewkba li ddietĦabbret il-fidwa tal-bniedem li nbdietKristu hu mħabba bla qiesKristu hu mħabba bla qies.

Astor del cielPargol DivinMite Agnello redentor, Tu che I vati da lungi sognar, Tu che angeliche voci annunziar,Luce dona alle menti,Pace infondi nei cuor

That night, Mary’s baby was born. She washed him and wrapped him in the clothes she had brought with her. Joseph filled a manger with clean hay to make a bed for the new baby and Mary laid him gently in it. She called her little son Jesus. The angel had told her that this was his name and that he was the son of God.

Carol: Caro Gesu’ Bambino

Caro Gesu Bambino tu che sei tanto buono Fammi questo piacer , lascia una volta il cieloE viene a giocare a giocare con me

Tu sai che il babbo e povero ed Io non ho giocattoliSono un bambino buono come lo fosti tu.Vedrai se tu vieni, noi ci divertiremo,Anche sensa balocchi.

Caro Gesu Bambino tu che sei tanto buono Fammi questo piacer , lascia una volta il cieloE viene a giocare, a giocare con meVieni Gesu bambino, Vieni bambin Gesu.

Out on the hills near Bethlehem, a band of shepherds lay around the campfire, guarding their flocks of sheep through the night. There were wolves in the hills which prowled around in the dark, trying to snatch a sheep or a lamb.

Suddenly, the night sky was filled with the most brilliant light. The shepherds woke up, staring at the light. “What’s that, what’s that?” shouted one. Then they saw an angel, and were very frightened.

While shepherds watched their flocks

While shepherds watched their flocks by nightAll seated on the groundThe angel of the Lord came down And glory shone around.

Fear not said he, for mighty dreadHad seized their troubled mindGlad tidings of great joy I bringTo you and all mankind

Don’t be frightened,” said the angel“ I have wonderful news for you, and for all people. Tonight the son of God, who is Christ the Lord, was born in a stable in Bethlehem.” Then the sky filled with angels, singing the praises of God. As the shepherds watched, the light faded and the sky grew dark again. “We must go to Bethlehem,” said one of them, and they hurried down the hills to the town.

Carol: The First Noel

The first Noel the angel did say,as to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields as they lay, lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep

No-el no-el, No-el no-el Born is the King of Is-ra-el

They looked up and saw a starShining in the east, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave a great lightAnd so it continued both day and night

No-el no-el, No-el no-elBorn is the King of Is-ra –el

The shepherds soon found the stable and, knocking on the door, crept quietly in. They looked at the baby in the manger and knelt down in front of him. They told Mary and Joseph what the angel had said to them.

After some time, the shepherds left the stable and made their way through the streets, telling everyone they met that the son of God had been born that night.

Soon the whole town had heard about the birth of Jesus. Filled with great excitement and singing praises to God, the shepherds walked back to their sheep on the dark hills outside Bethlehem.

Carol: Ding Dong merrily on high

Ding Dong merrily on High In heaven the bells are ringingDing Dong verily the skyIs riv’n with Angel singing

Glo-o-o-o-o-o-ria Hosanna in excelsis (x2)

Far away to the East of Bethlehem, three Wise Men saw a new, very bright star moving across the sky. They knew that it meant something special had happened. They decided that a new ruler had been born, and that they must follow the star to go and find him.

Carol: Where is He?

Where is he? Where is he?We’ve come from far guided by a star,We want to find Him We want to find HimWe’ve been following the star so long.

They soon began the long journey, taking presents for the new ruler. They followed the star as it moved across the night sky. They reached the great city of Jerusalem, but no one could tell them about the baby. The star moved on until it stopped over Bethlehem.

Carol: We Three Kings

We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we travel so farField and fountain, moor and mountain,Following yonder star

O--- star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown him againKing for ever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign.

O--- star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light

The Wise Men soon found Mary and Joseph. When they saw baby Jesus, they knelt down, and gave Mary the presents of gold, frankincense and myrrh they had brought with them. Then they quietly went home.

A few nights later, Joseph had a dream. In it an angel warned him that Jesus was in great danger. He and Mary and Jesus quickly left Bethlehem on the long journey to Egypt. After many months, they returned to their home in Nazareth where they were safe at last.

The Christmas Story

Carol: Joy to the World

Joy to the world! The Lord is comeLet earth receive her King.Let ev’ry heart prepare Him roomAnd heav’n and nature singAnd heav’n and nature sing.And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing

Joy to the world! The Saviour reignsLet men their songs employWhile field and floods, rocks hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy,Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Deck the hall with boughs of HollyFa 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 Yule tide 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 Yule tide 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.

Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer

Rudolph the red nosed reindeerHad a very shiny nose.And if you ever saw itYou would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer usedto laugh and call him names.They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games

Then one foggy Christmas EveSanta came to say Rudolph with your nose so brightWon’t you guide my sleigh tonight?

Then how the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with gleeRudolph, the red nosed reindeer You’ll go down in history.

Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleighOver the fields we goLaughing all the way.

Bells on bobtail ringMaking spirits brightWhat fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight.

Chorus

Oh Jingle bells jingle bellsJingle all the way! Oh what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh Hey!

Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way!Oh what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh

A day or two agoI thought I'd take a rideAnd soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side

The horse was lean and lankMisfortuned seemed his lotHe got into a drifted bankAnd we we got upset

Chorus

Oh Jingle bells jingle bellsJingle all the way! Oh what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh Hey!

Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way!Oh what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh

Carol: We Wish You a Merry Christmas