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RUNNING ORDER:

1. We Need a Little Christmas

2. Angels from the Realms of Glory

3. Mary’s Boy Child

4. Where Are You Christmas & Somewhere in My Memory

5. I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas

6. Silent Night

7. A Spaceman Came Travelling

8. Walking in the Air

9. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

10. O Holy Night

11. Merry Christmas Everyone

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1. WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Haul out the holly, put up the tree before my spirit falls again Fill up the stocking, I may be rushing things but, deck the halls again now

For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute

Candles in the window, carols at the spinet Yes we need a little Christmas, right this very minute

It hasn’t snowed a single flurry but Santa dear we’re in a hurry, so

Climb down the chimney, turn on the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen Slice up the fruitcake, it’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough

For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute

Candles in the window, carols at the spinet Yes we need a little Christmas, right this very minute

We need a little Christmas now!

For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute Candles in the window, carols at the spinet

Yes we need a little Christmas, happy ever after We need a little Christmas now!

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2. ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY

Kate (6WP) Angels from the realms of Glory, wing your flight o’er all the earth Evie (6WP) Ye who sang creation’s story, now proclaim Messiah’s birth

C o m e and worship, Christ the new born King C o m e and worship, worship Christ the new born King

Molly (6WP) Shepherds in the fields abiding, watching o’er your flocks by night Jess (6WP) God with man is now residing, yonder shines the infant light

C o m e and worship, Christ the new born King C o m e and worship, worship Christ the new born King

Solo? Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear Solo? Suddenly the Lord descending, in his temple shall appear

C o m e and worship, Christ the new born King C o m e and worship, worship Christ the new born King

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3. MARY’S BOY CHILD

Olivia (6P) Long time ago in Bethlehem so the holy bible say Dolly (6P) That Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day. Hark now hear the angels sing, a new King’s born today. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day Lori (6H) While Shepherds watched their flocks by night, they saw a bright new shining star Jasper (6WP) And heard a choir from Heaven sing, the music came from afar Hark now hear the angels sing, a new King’s born today. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day Kaya (6WP) Now Joseph and his wife Mary came to Bethlehem that night Flora (6WP) They found no place to bear her child not a single room was in sight Hark now hear the angels sing, a new King’s born today. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day Jaz (6H) Now by and by they found a nook in a stable all forlorn Mimi (6P) And in a manger cold and dark Mary’s little boy child was born Hark now hear the angels sing, a new King’s born today. And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day

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4. WHERE ARE YOU CHRISTMAS?

Olive (4K) Where are you Christmas? Why can't I find you? Why have you gone away?

Sadie (4C) My world is changing, I'm rearranging, Does that mean Christmas changes too? Where are you Christmas? Do you remember? The child you used to know? You and I were so carefree. Now nothing's easy. Aisha (3B) Did Christmas change, or just me?

SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY Wenjing (6P) Candles in the window, shadows painting the ceiling, Adriana (6WP) Gazing at the fire glow, feeling that gingerbread feeling. Rosie (4PY) Precious moments, special people, happy faces, I can see. Somewhere in my mem'ry, Christmas joys all around me, Living in my mem'ry, all of the music, All of the magic, all of the fam'ly home here with me… With me… with me… in my memory

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5. I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas, only a hippopotamus will do Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy, I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas, I don't think Santa Claus will mind, do you?

He won't have to use our dirty chimney flue, Just bring him through the front door, that's the easy thing to do

I can see me now on Christmas morning, creeping down the stairs

Oh what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes, to see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas, only a hippopotamus will do

No crocodiles, no rhinoceroses, I only like hippopotamuses, And hippopotamuses like me too!

Mom says the hippo would eat me up, but then,

Teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian

There's lots of room for him in our two-car garage, I'd feed him there and wash him there and give him his massage

I can see me now on Christmas morning, creeping down the stairs,

Oh what joy and what surprise when I open up my eyes, to see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas, only a hippopotamus will do

No crocodiles or rhinoceroseses, I only like hippopotamuseses, And hippopotamuses like me too!

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6. SILENT NIGHT-THULA MAMA-HARK THE HERALD – Ernie (5S), Maya (6P), India (4F)

Ernie/Maya Silent night, Holy night, all is calm, all is bright, Ernie/Maya Round yon Virgin Mother and child, Ernie/Maya Holy infant so tender and mild Ernie/Maya Sleep in Heavenly peace, sleep in Heavenly peace Y5/6 Thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula

Thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula

Y4 Thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula Thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula

Y3 Thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula Thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula, thula mama, thula

Maya Silent night, Holy night Choir – Thula mama… Ernie All is calm, all is bright Choir – Thula mama… Maya Round yon Virgin Mother and child Choir – Thula mama… India Hark the herald Angel sing, glory to the new born King Ernie Holy infant so tender and mild Choir – Thula mama… India Hark the herald Angel sing, glory to the new born King Ernie Sleep in Heavenly peace Choir Ahhh, ahhh, ahhhhh Maya Sleep in Heavenly peace Choir Ooooh, oooh, oooh Maya Sleep in Heavenly peace India Hark the herald Angel sing

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7. A SPACEMAN CAME TRAVELLING

Florence (5S) A spaceman came travelling on his ship from afar, Ashley (5DR) 'Twas light years of time since his mission did start, Saskia (5BM) And over a village he halted his craft, Phine (5DR) And it hung in the sky like a star, just like a star Archie (5S) He followed a light and came down to a shed, Martha (5BM) Where a mother and child were lying there on a bed, Alex (5T) A bright light of silver shone round his head, Lily (5BM) And he had the face of an angel, and they were afraid Oliva (4PY) Then the stranger spoke, he said "Do not fear, Megan (4F) I come from a planet a long way from here, Delilah (4F) And I bring a message for mankind to hear," Coco (4F) And suddenly the sweetest music filled the air

And it went La, la la la, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la, la la la Peace and goodwill to all men, and love for the child And it went La, la la la, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la, la la la Peace and goodwill to all men, and love for the child

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Edie (4PY) This lovely music went trembling through the ground, Stella (4C) And many were wakened on hearing that sound, Greta (4C) And travellers on the road, the village they found, Eva (4PY By the light of that ship in the sky, which shone all round Louie D (4PY) And just before dawn at the paling of the sky, Darcie (4K) The stranger returned and said "Now I must fly, Nell (4K) When two thousand years of your time has gone by, Emile (4K) This song will begin once again, to a baby's cry"

And it went La, la la la, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la, la la la Peace and goodwill to all men, and love for the child And it went La, la la la, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la La, la la la, la la la, la la la Peace and goodwill to all men, and love for the child

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8. WALKING IN THE AIR INTRO (4 phrases) Niamh (5BM) We're walking in the air, we're floating in the moonlit sky

The people far below are sleeping as we fly Charlie (4F) I'm holding very tight, I'm riding in the midnight blue I'm finding I can fly so high above with you INSTRUMENTAL (Oooh) Far across the world, the villages go by like trees the rivers and the hills, the forest and the streams Children gaze (children gaze), open mouth (open mouth), taken by surprise (ooooh) Nobody (nobody) down below, believes their eyes (believes their eyes) We're surfing in the air, we're swimming in the frozen sky We're drifting over icy mountains floating by (Oooh) INSTRUMENTAL (Oooh) Suddenly (suddenly), swooping low (swooping low), on an ocean deep (ooooh) Rousing up (rousing up) a mighty monster, from its sleep (from its sleep) We're walking in the air, we're floating in the midnight sky And everyone who sees us greets us as we fly (Outro – Ooooooh)

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9. IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Deya (6J) With the kids jingle belling and ev’ry one telling you “be of good cheer” It’s the most wonderful time of the year

It’s the hap – happiest season of all

Tatiana (6J) With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings when friends come to call It’s the hap - happiest season of all

There’ll be parties for hosting, marsh mallows for toasting and carol-ing out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long long ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Esme (6H) There’ll be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near It’s the most wonderful time of the year INSTRUMENTAL (8 bars) There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long long ago… (key change)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Denise (6H) There’ll be much mistletoe-ing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near It’s the most wonderful time, Yes the most wonderful time Yes the most wonderful time… of the year!

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10. O HOLY NIGHT

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘til He appeared and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine! O night, O night divine! (Violin)

Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother, and in his name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we. Let all within us, praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! That ever, ever praise we,

Noel, Noel, O night, O night divine! Noel, Noel, O night, O night divine! Noel, Noel, O night, O night divine!

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11. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Oooooooooooh!

Snow is falling, all around me, children playing, having fun It’s the season, love and understanding, merry Christmas, everyone

Time for parties, and celebrations, people dancin’, all night long

Time for presents, and exchanging kisses, time for singing, Christmas songs

We’re gonna have a party tonight, I’m gonna find that girl Underneath the mistletoe we’ll kiss by candle light

Room is swaying, records playing, all the old songs, love to give

Oh I wish that, every day was Christmas, what a nice way, to spend the year

INSTRUMENTAL (8 bars) – Dance Moves (jive & wave)

We’re gonna have a party tonight, I’m gonna find that girl Underneath the mistletoe we’ll kiss by candle light

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Snow is falling, all around me, children playing, having fun

It’s the season, love and understanding, Merry Christmas, everyone Merry Christmas, everyone, ooh Merry Christmas, everyone

INSTRUMENTAL (4 bars) - Key change into the Chorus (x 3)

Snow is falling, all around me, children playing, having fun

It’s the season, love and understanding, Merry Christmas, everyone (x 3)

Merry Christmas everyone. Merry Christmas everyone.

Oooooooooooooh! YEAH!