Cedarmont Kids - We Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
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.
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Cedarmont Kids - We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" by Cedarmont Kids, featured on their 2010 album *Jingle Ducks*, is a lively and familiar rendition of a classic Christmas carol. While the lyrics are simple and celebratory, they offer a gentle invitation to consider the true spirit of the season. The opening verses, extending warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, echo the overarching theme of goodwill that permeates holiday traditions. This desire for peace and well-being for others finds a profound resonance in Scripture, particularly in the angelic announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:14: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." The song's invocation of "good tidings" also aligns with the very meaning of "gospel," which translates to "good news." This good news, central to the Christian faith, is the birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, who brings salvation and reconciliation to humanity.
The second section, with its playful request for "figgy pudding" and "a cup of good cheer," speaks to the communal and generous nature of the Christmas season. This spirit of sharing and hospitality can be seen as a reflection of the abundant grace God extends to us. The insistence on not leaving until their request is met, while lighthearted in context, subtly hints at the persistent nature of seeking what is good and right. It reminds us of Christ's own encouragement in Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." In a deeper spiritual sense, this desire for sustenance and joy can be understood as a longing for the spiritual nourishment and eternal life that Jesus offers, as He said in John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The song, in its simple joy, serves as a delightful reminder that true cheer and lasting good tidings are found in the Christmas story, a message of hope and love that continues to inspire generations.