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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The author and composer of We Wish You a Merry Christmas cannot be
traced; however, we know that it dates back to sixteenth-century England. is
carol is one of the few traditional holiday songs that mention the New Year’s
celebration. e carol reflects the tradition of carolers being given Christmas
treats for singing to wealthy members of the community.
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.
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 out here.
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
