 Holiday Magic Words, Music and Activities by Hap Palmer  |
Introduction
1. What A World We Have Words and Music: Hap Palmer It's a time for love and sharing A time to sing a joyful song What a world we'd have If Christmas lasted all year long It's a time for hope and caring For learning how to get along What a world we'd have If Christmas lasted all year long Ring the bells loud and clear So our message all can hear Everyone on this earth Has their own special worth It's a time to think of others To open up our hearts with song What a world we'd have If Christmas lasted all year long It's a time to work together To sing of peace with voices strong What a world we'd have If Christmas lasted all year long Back to Titles 2. Jingle Bells/Jingle Song Traditional - Additional Word and Music: Hap Palmer Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh ...Hey! Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle hands, jingle arms, Jingle legs and feet Oh what fun it is to shake And wiggle with the beat...Hey! Jingle knees, jingle nose Jingle shoulders too Oh what fun it is to shake Every part of you! Dashing 'round and 'round In a merry way Jumping up and down Laughing all the way...Ha Ha Ha Happy voices ring Making spirits bright Oh what fun it is to sing A jingle song tonight Oh, jingle head jingle hair Jingle heels and hips Oh what fun it is to shake From toes to finger tips...Hey! Jingle tongue jingle thumbs Jingle elbows too Oh what fun it is to shake Every part of you! Oh what fun it is to shake Every part of you! Start by singing the traditional holiday favorite, Jingle Bells. In the verses that follow, the challenge is to do three or four things at the same time. Verse 1: Jiggle your hands, arms, legs, and feet. Verse 2: Jiggle your knees, nose, and shoulders. Verse 3: Run in a circle, jump and laugh. Verse 4: Jiggle your head, hair, heels and hips. Verse 5: Jiggle your thumbs, tongue, and elbows. (Note: To begin with, have younger children do just one or two things at once.) Back to Titles 3. Caroling, Caroling Words and Music: Al Burt, W. Hutson Caroling, caroling now we go Christmas bells are ringing Caroling, caroling through the snow Christmas bells are ringing Joyous voices sweet and clear Sing the sad of heart to cheer Ding, dong, ding, dong, Christmas bells are ringing Caroling, caroling through the town Christmas bells are ringing Caroling, caroling up and down Christmas bells are ringing Mark ye well the song we sing Gladsome tidings now we bring Ding, dong, ding, dong, Christmas bells are ringing Caroling, caroling near and far Christmas bells are ringing Following, following yonder star Christmas bells are ringing All across the land they chime Heralding this happy time Ding, dong, ding, dong, Christmas bells are ringing Back to Titles 4. The Angel Band Traditional - Additional Words and Music: Hap Palmer One glorious Christmas morning Ten angels did appear And each one held an instrument Carefully made by hand First they counted off to ten Playing one by one Then they played together In a joyful Angel Band There was one, there were two, There were three little angels There were four, there were five, There were six little angels There were seven, there were eight, There were nine little angels Ten little angels in the band. Oh, wasn't that a band, Christmas morning Christmas morning, Christmas morning, Wasn't that a band, Christmas morning Ten little angels in the band For this song, you will need one rhythm instrument for each participant. (Examples: wood block, tambourine, triangle, bells, sticks, maracas, and shaker. These can be store bought or homemade.) Count off from one to ten. When your number is called, strike or shake your instrument one time. Then, everybody play at once as you sing the chorus: Oh Wasn't that a band Christmas morning Christmas morning, Christmas morning Wasn't that a band Christmas morning. Ten little angels in the band Back to Titles 5. Merry Christmas Santa Words and Music: Jim Ware, W. Christy Santa goes around making Christmas For little boys and girls everywhere You can feel him in your heart When it's late at night And Christmas eve is here But Santa While you're out there All alone in your sleigh I hope that you can hear me Tonight when I say Chorus Merry Christmas Santa Here's my Christmas wish for you I just want to thank you For everything you do And while you're out there giving It's time that you receive So Merry Christmas Santa Merry Christmas to you from me Santa is the one that you write to To tell him what you want Christmas day What a thrill it is to know That the season's here And Santa's on his way But Santa while you're making Christmas wishes all come true I felt that you might like it If someone said to you Repeat chorus Back to Titles 6. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Words and Music: Johnny Marks Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever say it You would even say it glows All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Play in any reindeer games Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say Rudolph with you nose so bright Won't you guide my sleigh tonight Then how the reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer You'll go down in history Back to Titles 7. Chanukah, Oh Chanukah Traditional Oh Chanukah Oh Chanukah, Oh Chanukah, Come light the Menorah Let's have a party We'll all dance the Horah Gather 'round the table We'll give you some treats Draydles to play with And latkes to eat And while we are playing The candles are burning low One for each night They shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago One for each night They shed a sweet light To remind us of days long ago Back to Titles 8. Things I'm Thankful For Words and Music: Hap Palmer Things I'm Thankful For There are many things I am thankful for I can find them near and far There are many things I am thankful for Let me tell you what they are I'm thankful for the earth I'm thankful for the sea I'm thankful for my friends And I'm thankful to be me. There are many things I am thankful for I can find them near and far There are many things I am thankful for Let me tell you what they are I'm thankful for the sun I'm thankful for each tree I'm thankful for my home And I'm thankful to be me There are many things I am thankful for I can find them near and far There are many things I am thankful for Let me tell you what they are I'm thankful for my food I'm thankful to be free I'm thankful for the stars And I'm thankful to be me Sing along with the vocal version of this song. After you have learned the song, think of things you are thankful for and sing your own words accompanied by the instrumental version. You may want to write out your list, or work together and make a group list. You can also work in small groups of three or four. Take turns naming things you are thankful for. After the song, see if you can answer the following questions: Can you recall something someone in your group was thankful for? What did you say you were thankful for? Can you think of something else you are thankful for? Back to Titles 9. The Merry Hula Words and Music: Hap Palmer When it's Christmas day in Hawaii All the little elves do the hula Their work is done and it's time for fun In the tropical island sun When it's Christmas day in Hawaii They dance and play their tiny ukuleles They've made the toys for the girls and boys Now they sing of Yuletide joys, and they sing: Ho ho ho and a ha ha ha Ooo we love to do the Merry Hula Tee hee hee and a tra la la Ooo we love to do the Merry Hula The gifts are spread beneath the tree Little children jump with glee Ho ho ho and a ha ha ha Ooo we love to do the Merry Hula When it's Christmas day in Hawaii Santa takes a break to do some surfin' He looks real cute in his swimming' suit And waterproof rubber boots When it's Christmas day in Hawaii And all the gifts for kids have been delivered He lands his sleigh for a holiday Where the palm trees swing and sway, and he sings: Ho ho ho and a ha ha ha Ooo we love to do the Merry Hula Tee hee hee and a tra la la Ooo we love to do the Merry Hula The gifts are spread beneath the tree Little children jump with glee Ho ho ho and a ha ha ha Ooo we love to do the Merry Hula The hula is a Polynesian dance characterized by undulating hips, and miming movements of the arms and hands. As you listen to this song, create you own ways to act out the story, or try some of the following suggestions: Verse 1: When it's Christmas day in Hawaii All the little elves do the hula - Bend at the knees, make your self short, and pantomime elves doing the hula. Their work is done and it's time for fun - Pantomime hammering motion; make fist with one hand and pound the palm of the other hand In the tropical island sun - Circle your arms to symbolize the sun. When it's Christmas day in Hawaii They dance and play their tiny ukuleles - Pretend to play the ukulele as you dance. They've made the toys for the girls and boys Now they sing of yuletide joys, and they sing: Chorus Ho, ho, ho -Pat your stomach three times. and a ha, ha, ha, -Pat the air in front of you three times. Ooh we love to do the merry hula -Hula with arms to right 4 counts; hula with arms to the left 4 counts Tee hee hee and a tra la la -Hold hands high, wiggle fingers and turn in place. Ooh we love to do the merry hula -Hula with arms to right 4 counts; hula with arms to the left 4 counts The gifts are spread beneath the tree -Plie in 2nd position and do low spreading motions with hands and arms. Little children jump with glee -Jump up and down. Ho, ho, ho -Pat your stomach three times. and a ha, ha, ha, -Pat the air in front of you three times. Ooh we love to do the merry hula -Hula with arms to right 4 counts; hula with arms to the left 4 counts Verse 2: When it's Christmas day in Hawaii Santa takes a break to do some surfing' -Bend low, hold your arms out and pretend to surf. He looks real cute in his swimming' suit He looks real cute in his swimming' suit - Circle waist with hands to indicate swimming suit And waterproof rubber boots - Flex and hold up right foot 4 counts; flex and hold up left foot 4 counts When it's Christmas day in Hawaii And all the gifts for kids have been delivered -Gesture delivering gifts. He lands his sleigh for a holiday -Move your hands from high to low to symbolize the landing of Santa's sleigh. Where the palm trees swing and sway, and he sings: -Hold you arms high and sway from side to side like a palm tree. Repeat Chorus Back to Titles 10. Feliz Navidad/Merry Christmas Words: Martha Cheney, Music: Hap Palmer Amor y paz a todo el mundo Love and peace to everyone Amor y paz a todo el mundo Love and peace to us all Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad from every land We join our hearts and hands Los niños del mundo están cantando Children of all nations sing Los niños del mundo están cantando Children everywhere sing Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad, Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad from every land We join our hearts and hands Back to Titles 11. The Baby's Carol Words: Martha Cheney, Music: Hap Palmer Love was born in that lowly place See it shining in Mary's face Lighting the world and starry skies Oh love in a baby's eyes Hope was born on that lonely night through the darkness he came as light Dawning to bid the shadows part Oh hope from a baby's heart And joy was born in that stable bare Angel hosts behold him there Happily greet this holy child, Oh Joy in a baby's smile Peace was born in that simple stall Softly reaching to touch us all Tenderly blessing every land Oh peace in a baby's hand Back to Titles 12. We Wish You A Merry Christmas Traditional - Additional Words and Music: Hap Palmer We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year Lets all do a little clapping Lets all do a little clapping Lets all do a little clapping And spread Christmas cheer Lets all do a little stamping Lets all do a little stamping Lets all do a little stamping And spread Christmas cheer Let's sway and swing As cheerfully we bring Good tidings for Christmas And a happy new year Lets all do a little turning Lets all do a little turning Lets all do a little turning And spread Christmas cheer We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a Happy New Year Sing this traditional favorite then move with the activity verses. Each verse features a different way of moving. Verse 1: Traditional Verse 2: Clap your hands. Verse 3: Stamp your feet. Verse 4: Swing your arms and sway from side to side. Verse 5: Turn around. Verse 6: Traditional Back to Titles Credits Produced by: Hap Palmer, Bob Summers, Don Perry and Art Guy Arranged by: Bob Summers Chorus Director: Penny Summers Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin and Rhythm Programs: Bob Summers Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Background Vocals: Jacie Berry, Juanice Charmaine, Karen Harper, Cruz Baca Sembello, Penny Summers and Hap Palmer Children Chorus: Brynne and Nicole Price, Marina, Melissa, Melanie and Eddie Aragon, Tai and Danielle Elmore, Andrew Garkow, Danny and Wesley Palmer and Mike Summers Engineered by: Bob Summers Mastering Engineer: Doug Sax Educational Consultant: Angelia Leung Illustration by: Carole Schumacher Onaitis Design and Production by: Concept Thru Print Inc. All songs published by Hap-Pal Music. ©Hap-Pal Music all rights reserved. No part of these lyrics or activities may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without permission from the publisher. |
