Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you all.
You're a great group of people and I truly appreciate your helpful answers to my questions and most of all your humor.
Special greetings and thanks to Jeremy.
I was going to say that it isn't Christmas yet but, of course, it is for many of you. It's been so in Australia for several hours--not that Dow needs an excuse to celebrate. and it should be in most of the States by now too.
So Merry Christmas to one and all.
Christmas morning, the only morning I ever get up early. No presents underneath my 1ft high flashing fibre optic tree this morning but I'm too busy to open presents anyway - I have several parties to go to and lots of alcohol to get through so I'd better get started! Happy Xmas everyone!
Admittedly, I'm Jewish, but most Latvian-speakers are not. Anyway, the second bit translates as 'winter festival' - nothing about any son of God in there.
Here's a little Cowboy & Western ditty I penned some years ago that captures the true meaning of Christmas:
The Christmas Tree Song
*Sing with a country twang at a moderate and sentimental tempo
(abcs for the melody are below)
About the middle of December
towards the end of every year
you have to buy a Christmas Tree
for Yuletide family cheer
so I got myself a chainsaw
and rented a parking lot
and off into the woods I go
with this merry Christmas thought
(chorus) I think I'll...
kill some trees for Jesus
cut 'em down and let them fall
put them in a parking lot
to sell to one and all
you can take one home and put it up
and decorate it nice
I'll kill some trees for Jesus
if you will pay the price
You know it really doesn't matter
that the price is very high
just like our savior Jesus
for you these trees will die
a cross is nailed onto it
so it stands up on your floor
and when the sap has all run dry
just throw it out the door
(chorus) I think I'll...
I'll even flock it if you want it
pink orange red white or blue
to me it doesn't matter
the color's up to you
and if my profit's big enough
when Christmas time is here
I'll kill more trees for Jesus
when I come back next year
Jack is there not a B-part? I'm in full song here and you've left me hanging on the last note and I'm running out of breath waiting for the next bit. Do we go straight into "Christmas Eve" after it?
Merry Christmas, (belated) Happy Hannukah, Happy Yule, Happy Kwanzaa, or just generally have a grand time whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year!
*mouse raises a toast to the session and its members*¡
Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji swiat Bozego Narodzenia wszystkim, ktorzy korzystaja z TheSession, a przede wszystkim Jeremy'emu - tworcy najprzyjazniejszego z portali o muzyce irlandzkiej!
So far we've had a nice wee family time with some neighbour friends, exchanging presents, had a takeaway curry meal and nice beers and wine, no Irish music played, but we had Tom Verlaine's Television - Marquee Moon on, and the Zutons, and other stuff of that ilk playing. I don't think I know any actual Christmas greetings, but in reference to the feed in front of us, I can quote a wee bit of Rabbie Burns (another Rab!):
Some hae meat
but cannae eat.
Some hae nane but waant it.
But we hae meat.
And we can eat,
So let the Lord be thankit.
Merry Christmas to one and all and wishing you all a Happy New Year!!
It is amazing how you can feel you know so many people well when you have never really met any of them. Where ever you are celebrating the holidays this year I am sure they will be good.
And don't let Judaism stand in the way of a fun Christmas - I have one Jewish friend who has been counting the days off on an advent calender!!
Merry Christmas!
I can't believe we drank that entire bottle of port after getting back from the pub last night> No wonder I feel a trifle strange this morning!
Love Mark
Well, xmas morning has finally reached us in Atlantic Canada.. Just want to wish you all a happy day and say thank you for the company, laughs and great ideas and help in improving my playing.. all of these are the best gifts.. including several new found friends
Dow, there is no "B" part. You play the back-up with a sultry cowboy-swing and interpret the sentimental verses with a sexy swagger to your friends and family at Christmas time. Then you enjoy the warm Christmas magic that it conjures up on their faces and everyone drinks eggnog and relaxes with visions of chainsaws and cash registers in their heads. If you want to go into a tune afterwards -- it's up to you man.
Oy gevalt! I never knew there were so many Jews on this site!
Chanukah Sameach! (even though it was weeks ago)
Merry Cristmas!
Happy [insert name of any other Winter festival here]!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all the Session.org members. I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe day.
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by irishfiddler32
Re: Merry Christmas!
Cheers friend, have a good one yourself. Just off to play a gig so no drinkies for me tonight, driving, ach well !
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by curlew
Re: Merry Christmas!
Many happy returns.
An Nollaig is fearr riamh duit
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Bernie
Re: Merry Christmas!
Nadolig llawen i chi !
# Posted on March 1st 2003 by dafydd
Re: Merry Christmas!
Beannachtaí na Nollag
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by armaghfan
Re: Merry Christmas!
Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you all.
You're a great group of people and I truly appreciate your helpful answers to my questions and most of all your humor.
Special greetings and thanks to Jeremy.
Mary
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Antikhntr
Re: Merry Christmas!
I was going to say that it isn't Christmas yet but, of course, it is for many of you. It's been so in Australia for several hours--not that Dow needs an excuse to celebrate.
and it should be in most of the States by now too.
So Merry Christmas to one and all.
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Johannes J
Re: Merry Christmas!
Christmas morning, the only morning I ever get up early. No presents underneath my 1ft high flashing fibre optic tree this morning but I'm too busy to open presents anyway - I have several parties to go to and lots of alcohol to get through so I'd better get started! Happy Xmas everyone!
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Dow
Re: Merry Christmas!
BAh!, Humbug!!
(But good luck to you all anyway with special thanks to Jeremy)
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by len
Re: Merry Christmas!
Have the best of all possible holidays, everyone, and many wishes for a tuneful new year! (Please God, let it be better than the last one. ;)
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Zina Lee
Re: Merry Christmas!
Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Admittedly, I'm Jewish, but most Latvian-speakers are not. Anyway, the second bit translates as 'winter festival' - nothing about any son of God in there.
p.s. Len - what language is that?
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by ragaman
Re: Merry Christmas!
...and no disrespect to any Christians that may be reading this.
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by ragaman
Re: Merry Christmas!
Thanks to all who have made me welcome on this great site..
Merry Christmas to All...
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Sunnybear
Re: Merry Christmas!
Here's a little Cowboy & Western ditty I penned some years ago that captures the true meaning of Christmas:
The Christmas Tree Song
*Sing with a country twang at a moderate and sentimental tempo
(abcs for the melody are below)
About the middle of December
towards the end of every year
you have to buy a Christmas Tree
for Yuletide family cheer
so I got myself a chainsaw
and rented a parking lot
and off into the woods I go
with this merry Christmas thought
(chorus) I think I'll...
kill some trees for Jesus
cut 'em down and let them fall
put them in a parking lot
to sell to one and all
you can take one home and put it up
and decorate it nice
I'll kill some trees for Jesus
if you will pay the price
You know it really doesn't matter
that the price is very high
just like our savior Jesus
for you these trees will die
a cross is nailed onto it
so it stands up on your floor
and when the sap has all run dry
just throw it out the door
(chorus) I think I'll...
I'll even flock it if you want it
pink orange red white or blue
to me it doesn't matter
the color's up to you
and if my profit's big enough
when Christmas time is here
I'll kill more trees for Jesus
when I come back next year
all together now
I think I'll....
(here's the abcs for the melody)
X:1
T:Christmas Tree Song, The
C:Jack Gilder©1976
R:song
Z:Jack Gilder
M:C|
K:C
G2c2d2|:e2e2e3e|d2c4cc|c3cc2c2|AG-G4G2|
G3Gc2d2|e2g2g2e2|d3dd2e2|d2G2c2d2|e2e2e3e|
dcc4c2|c3cc3c|AG-G4G2|G3Gc2d2|e2g4e2|d2f2e2d2|c2||
(Forgive me for posting abcs here, Jeremy, but I'm hoping this is exempt since it's all done in the spirit of Christmas and such)
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Phantom Button
Re: Merry Christmas!
Oh... and Merry Christmas to all... every one of us.
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Phantom Button
Re: Merry Christmas!
La Nollaig faoi shona dhuit!
Happy Christmas.
May you be filled with joy and peace!
Love, Brianx
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by briantheflute
Re: Merry Christmas!
ho ho ho!
merry wossname. thingy. with the bells and gammon and stuff. Haggis. Er, more wine, vicar? Make mine an entendre. with a straw.
*hic*
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Q
Re: Merry Christmas!
Felice Natale a tutti!
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by gian marco
Re: Merry Christmas!
Jack is there not a B-part? I'm in full song here and you've left me hanging on the last note and I'm running out of breath waiting for the next bit. Do we go straight into "Christmas Eve" after it?
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Dow
Re: Merry Christmas!
I mean the chorus - it wants to go into C doesn't it? Like d2e2g|e3d e2f2|g2g4e2|d...
# Posted on December 24th 2004 by Dow
Re: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, (belated) Happy Hannukah, Happy Yule, Happy Kwanzaa, or just generally have a grand time whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year!
*mouse raises a toast to the session and its members*¡
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by sara g
Re: Merry Christmas!
Wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji swiat Bozego Narodzenia wszystkim, ktorzy korzystaja z TheSession, a przede wszystkim Jeremy'emu - tworcy najprzyjazniejszego z portali o muzyce irlandzkiej!
And a Happy New Year, of course.
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by EastPole
Re: Merry Christmas!
You're a star, Janek!
So far we've had a nice wee family time with some neighbour friends, exchanging presents, had a takeaway curry meal and nice beers and wine, no Irish music played, but we had Tom Verlaine's Television - Marquee Moon on, and the Zutons, and other stuff of that ilk playing. I don't think I know any actual Christmas greetings, but in reference to the feed in front of us, I can quote a wee bit of Rabbie Burns (another Rab!):
Some hae meat
but cannae eat.
Some hae nane but waant it.
But we hae meat.
And we can eat,
So let the Lord be thankit.
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by Alf Tupper
Re: Merry Christmas!
So, what's a rabbi doing composing Christmas verse, already?
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by ragaman
Re: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to one and all and wishing you all a Happy New Year!!
It is amazing how you can feel you know so many people well when you have never really met any of them. Where ever you are celebrating the holidays this year I am sure they will be good.
And don't let Judaism stand in the way of a fun Christmas - I have one Jewish friend who has been counting the days off on an advent calender!!
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by No Cause For Alarm
Re: Merry Christmas!
Hag Sameach! = Happy Holiday!
-Brad
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by Ani Trec-Noc
Re: Merry Christmas!
Very nice, Jack!
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by kris
Re: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
I can't believe we drank that entire bottle of port after getting back from the pub last night> No wonder I feel a trifle strange this morning!
Love Mark
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by Ottery
Re: Merry Christmas!
Well, xmas morning has finally reached us in Atlantic Canada.. Just want to wish you all a happy day and say thank you for the company, laughs and great ideas and help in improving my playing.. all of these are the best gifts.. including several new found friends
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by CC
Re: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas ya'll!
Cheers and.. Egg nog?
Armand
# Posted on December 25th 2004 by fiddlinviolinin
Re: Merry Christmas!
Dow, there is no "B" part. You play the back-up with a sultry cowboy-swing and interpret the sentimental verses with a sexy swagger to your friends and family at Christmas time. Then you enjoy the warm Christmas magic that it conjures up on their faces and everyone drinks eggnog and relaxes with visions of chainsaws and cash registers in their heads. If you want to go into a tune afterwards -- it's up to you man.
# Posted on December 26th 2004 by Phantom Button
Re: Merry Christmas!
Oy gevalt! I never knew there were so many Jews on this site!
Chanukah Sameach! (even though it was weeks ago)
Merry Cristmas!
Happy [insert name of any other Winter festival here]!
# Posted on December 28th 2004 by Joe CSS
Re: Merry Christmas!
merry christmas alltogether!!!
i'm always a bit late so i better going to wish you a grat new year now !!
# Posted on December 28th 2004 by lea h