Favorite Christmas Songs - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 12-05-2006, 10:22 AM

One of the things that ticks me off the most about this "politically correct" world we live in today is that the traditional music of the season is rarely heard in public anymore. When I was a kid, it was heard everywhere--in the malls, on the public streets (in the small town where I grew up), in church, and playing in the background of every retail store one entered. Today one is lucky to find a decent CD of traditional songs to play at home! It's sad, really, because I think the music gives a special life to the season, an ambiance that cannot be achieved any other way. Anyway, what are some of your favorites, both religiously oriented ones and just old-fashioned songs of the season? Here are some of mine.

1. Silent Night (of course!) but especially the original German version.
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. White Christmas (but only with Bing Crosby singing it!)
4. Hark the Hearld Angels Sing.
5. The Carol of the Bells
6. Do You Hear What I Hear (with Bing Crosby!)
7. Ave Maria
8. The Little Drummer Boy

Marlin · 12-05-2006, 11:24 AM

My favorites are:

Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming.
O Holy Night
Adeste Fidelis

satellite66 · 12-05-2006, 11:26 AM

The chesnuts song. I think its real name is a Christmas Song?

Pistolenschutze · 12-05-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by satellite66

The chesnuts song. I think its real name is a Christmas Song?

Yup, that is the official name, Sat. "Chesnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your toes . . ."

That reminds me, I haven't tasted a chesnut in years!!

Crpdeth · 12-05-2006, 11:52 AM

Shooter, when we were kids, my Twin Brother and I (Yeah, you only know half of me.

) would sit in the floor at my Grannys house in front of the huge wooden record player in her living room and make her play The Little Drummer Boy over and over while singing to us, I was so privileged to have known her before sickness and medication totally changed her...There is no doubt that this is my favorite Christmas song as it brings back so many great memories of this wonderfull lady and how she doted on us as long as she could.

Where ever I am when I happen to hear this song (And fortunately the local shops and even large grocers in my area do still play the old ones) I cant help but think back to a time that I'd give anything to go back to.

Beautifull memories

Crpdeth

Pistolenschutze · 12-05-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Crpdeth

Beautifull memories

Yes, Crp, the memories are beautiful indeed. That's what I meant with my earlier comment about the music contributing so much to the season. When I was in high school we had a group called the Madrigal Singers of which I was a member. Every Christmas we would put together a presentation of traditional Christmas songs and perform it during the last assembly before Christmas vacation for the entire school. During the week before Christmas we "went on the road" with the act, so to speak, by caroling around the neighborhoods of the town where I grew up, with special emphasis on some of the neighborhoods with older folks, and also on the hospital. I have some wonderful memories indeed of that experience. For some, it was the only real taste of Christmas they received.

Nighthawk · 12-05-2006, 12:42 PM

that is the reason I stopped watching so called Christmas specials on TV. all modern music that leaves Christ out of Christmas.

berto64 · 12-05-2006, 04:06 PM

Even 'Tanenbaum' is beautifull to hear.

But my favorite comes from my childhood, 'The Little Drummer Boy'.

Pistolenschutze · 12-05-2006, 08:23 PM

I like that one too, Berto, but it seems everytime I hear it, I can't help thinking about Maryland!

SouthernMoss · 12-05-2006, 09:12 PM

I love all the ones you listed, Pistol, as well as those the others have mentioned. Traditionally, I sing O Holy Night at church every year, and I get goose bumps every time from the feeling and emotion that come through the words and melody.

Another of my favorites, while not an old "traditional" song, is Mary, Did You Know.

durk · 12-05-2006, 09:28 PM

Check out the Christmas songs from Mannheim Steamroller. Use a good stereo and turn up the volume, you just might love it. I went to a concert in OKC a few years ago and it may be the best show I've been too.

Pat Hurley · 12-05-2006, 09:45 PM

My vote is for "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer." Classic.

Also enjoy... Christmas In Kilarney (Bing Crosby), Gloria! In Excelsis Deo!(Roger Whitaker), Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives), Put your biscuits in the oven, and get your buns in bed! (Sam Drucker and the Hooterville Five), The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole), The Miller Beer commercial music with the horse drawn sled, and just about anything Christmas song that Andy Williams sang (geez, is he a bag a bones these days!).

Merry CHRISTmas!

Pat Hurley

southernshooter · 12-05-2006, 10:37 PM

I like all the Christmas songs.

Pistolenschutze · 12-06-2006, 01:15 PM

I mentioned above that I like Silent Night, but especially if it is sung in the original German language version. This carol was actually Austrian and first sung in 1818.

Below is the original German language version, and below it, is a literal English version of the song. Notice how that differs from the English version we commonly sing today, which is also given below.

DEUTSCH

Music: Franz Xaver Gruber, 1818
Words: Joseph Mohr, 1816/1818

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Hirten erst kundgemacht
Durch der Engel Halleluja,
Tönt es laut von fern und nah:
Christ, der Retter ist da!
Christ, der Retter ist da!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund,
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'.

Christ, in deiner Geburt!
Christ, in deiner Geburt!

ENGLISH

Literal English prose
translation by Hyde Flippo

Silent night, holy night
All is sleeping, alone watches
Only the close, most holy couple.
Blessed boy in curly hair,
Sleep in heavenly peace!
Sleep in heavenly peace!

Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds just informed
By the angels' hallelujah,
It rings out far and wide:
Christ the Savior is here!
Christ the Savior is here!

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, oh how laughs
Love out of your divine mouth,
Because now the hour of salvation
strikes for us.
Christ, in Thy birth!
Christ, in Thy birth!

ENGLISH AS SUNG TODAY.

Silent night, holy night
All is calm all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born

Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

Ursus · 12-06-2006, 02:50 PM

Silent Night in any language.
Adeste Fideles
Fum, fum, fum. (This is from Spain)
White Christmas (but only with Bing Crosby singing it!) Agree on the whole idea.
Sleigh ride.
Winter wonderland.
Oh Night. I'm not sure on this title

Pistolenschutze · 12-06-2006, 04:43 PM

Noche de paz, noche de amor,
Todo duerme en derredor.
Entre sus astros que esparcen su luz
Bella anunciando al niñito Jesú
Brilla la estrella de paz
Brilla la estrella de paz.
Noche de paz, noche de amor,
Todo duerme en derredor
Sólo velan en la oscuridad
Los pastores que en el campo están
Y la estrella de Belén
Y la estrella de Belén.

Noche de paz, noche de amor
Todo duerme en derredor
sobre el santo niño Jesú
Una estrella esparce su luz,
Brilla sobre el Rey
Brilla sobre el Rey.

Noche de paz, noche de amor,
Todo duerme en derredor
Fieles velando allí en Belén
Los pastores, la madre también.
Y la estrella de paz,
Y la estrella de paz.

Night of peace, night of love,
Everyone is sleeping all about.
The stars spread their light,
Beautifully announcing the baby Jesus.
The star of peace shines,
The star of peace shines.
Night of peace, night of love.
Everyone is sleeping all about.
The only ones watching in the darkness
Are the shepherds in the field
And the star of Bethlehem,
And the star of Bethlehem.

Night of peace, night of love.
Everyone is sleeping all about.
Over the holy baby Jesus
A star spreads its light,
Brightly over the King,
Brightly over the King.

Night of peace, night of love.
Everyone is sleeping all about.
The shepherds, the mother too.
And the star of peace
And the star of peace.

Ursus · 12-07-2006, 06:12 AM

Good one!!!

Pistolenschutze · 12-07-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ursus

Good one!!!

Feliz Navidad, Bear.

ShadowHunt · 12-07-2006, 01:48 PM

Do you hear what I hear
Little Drummer Boy

-- The Classics

Ursus · 12-07-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Feliz Navidad, Bear.

Frohe Weihnachten, Pistol

johnston3407 · 12-07-2006, 05:51 PM

Santa Claus and his Ol' Lady (Cheech & Chong)

gunfreakboy · 12-08-2006, 10:33 PM

The restroom door said gentleman...

Marlin T · 12-08-2006, 10:46 PM

All of the above are great, and thanks for the translated version Pistol. But I'm going to vote for Manheim Steamroller and almost any of there Christmas songs.

rosierita · 12-09-2006, 12:58 AM

i used to really love christmas music, but now i cant stand to hear it in big doses...

we listen to a local christian radio station when we're not listening to country or talk radio & the christian station goes WAY OVERBOARD w/ the christmas music EVERY YEAR!! i've gotten to where i cant stand it now.

(that's when we started our channel flipping on a reg. basis.)

SKYDIVER386 · 12-10-2006, 06:40 PM

I have always thought George Friderick Handel's Messiah is the most beautiful piece of music ever written. I do have some other favorites though.

O Holy Night
Silent Night
White Cristmas
The First Noel
Angels We Have Heard on High

I bought a CD from a local Christian store the other day so I could hear some good holiday tunes around the house. Tennesse Ernie Ford's Christmas favorites. I also think Dolly Partons voice is very well suited to some of the more beautiful Christmas tunes.

12-05-2006, 10:22 AM	#1
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Favorite Christmas Songs One of the things that ticks me off the most about this "politically correct" world we live in today is that the traditional music of the season is rarely heard in public anymore. When I was a kid, it was heard everywhere--in the malls, on the public streets (in the small town where I grew up), in church, and playing in the background of every retail store one entered. Today one is lucky to find a decent CD of traditional songs to play at home! It's sad, really, because I think the music gives a special life to the season, an ambiance that cannot be achieved any other way. Anyway, what are some of your favorites, both religiously oriented ones and just old-fashioned songs of the season? Here are some of mine. 1. Silent Night (of course!) but especially the original German version. 2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 3. White Christmas (but only with Bing Crosby singing it!) 4. Hark the Hearld Angels Sing. 5. The Carol of the Bells 6. Do You Hear What I Hear (with Bing Crosby!) 7. Ave Maria 8. The Little Drummer Boy __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter) -->

12-05-2006, 11:24 AM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs My favorites are: Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming. O Holy Night Adeste Fidelis __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

12-05-2006, 11:26 AM	#3
satellite66 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,068	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs The chesnuts song. I think its real name is a Christmas Song? __________________ “Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not” — Thomas Jefferson. "The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism. But, under the name of 'liberalism,' they will adopt every fragment of the socialist program, until one day America will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." - Norman Thomas, U.S. Socialist Party presidential candidate 1940, 1944 and 1948

12-05-2006, 11:52 AM	#5
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Shooter, when we were kids, my Twin Brother and I (Yeah, you only know half of me. ) would sit in the floor at my Grannys house in front of the huge wooden record player in her living room and make her play The Little Drummer Boy over and over while singing to us, I was so privileged to have known her before sickness and medication totally changed her...There is no doubt that this is my favorite Christmas song as it brings back so many great memories of this wonderfull lady and how she doted on us as long as she could. Where ever I am when I happen to hear this song (And fortunately the local shops and even large grocers in my area do still play the old ones) I cant help but think back to a time that I'd give anything to go back to. Beautifull memories Crpdeth __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer

12-05-2006, 12:42 PM	#7
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs that is the reason I stopped watching so called Christmas specials on TV. all modern music that leaves Christ out of Christmas. __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

12-05-2006, 04:06 PM	#8
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Even 'Tanenbaum' is beautifull to hear. But my favorite comes from my childhood, 'The Little Drummer Boy'. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

12-05-2006, 08:23 PM	#9
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs I like that one too, Berto, but it seems everytime I hear it, I can't help thinking about Maryland! __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

12-05-2006, 09:12 PM	#10
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs I love all the ones you listed, Pistol, as well as those the others have mentioned. Traditionally, I sing O Holy Night at church every year, and I get goose bumps every time from the feeling and emotion that come through the words and melody. Another of my favorites, while not an old "traditional" song, is Mary, Did You Know. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

12-05-2006, 09:28 PM	#11
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Check out the Christmas songs from Mannheim Steamroller. Use a good stereo and turn up the volume, you just might love it. I went to a concert in OKC a few years ago and it may be the best show I've been too. __________________ Durk

12-05-2006, 09:45 PM	#12
Pat Hurley Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 987	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs My vote is for "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer." Classic. Also enjoy... Christmas In Kilarney (Bing Crosby), Gloria! In Excelsis Deo!(Roger Whitaker), Holly Jolly Christmas (Burl Ives), Put your biscuits in the oven, and get your buns in bed! (Sam Drucker and the Hooterville Five), The Christmas Song (Nat King Cole), The Miller Beer commercial music with the horse drawn sled, and just about anything Christmas song that Andy Williams sang (geez, is he a bag a bones these days!). Merry CHRISTmas! Pat Hurley

12-05-2006, 10:37 PM	#13
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs I like all the Christmas songs. __________________ Only you can see this

12-06-2006, 01:15 PM	#14
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs I mentioned above that I like Silent Night, but especially if it is sung in the original German language version. This carol was actually Austrian and first sung in 1818. Below is the original German language version, and below it, is a literal English version of the song. Notice how that differs from the English version we commonly sing today, which is also given below. DEUTSCH Music: Franz Xaver Gruber, 1818 Words: Joseph Mohr, 1816/1818 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Alles schläft; einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Hirten erst kundgemacht Durch der Engel Halleluja, Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Christ, der Retter ist da! Christ, der Retter ist da! Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund, Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'. Christ, in deiner Geburt! Christ, in deiner Geburt! ENGLISH Literal English prose translation by Hyde Flippo Silent night, holy night All is sleeping, alone watches Only the close, most holy couple. Blessed boy in curly hair, Sleep in heavenly peace! Sleep in heavenly peace! Silent night, holy night, Shepherds just informed By the angels' hallelujah, It rings out far and wide: Christ the Savior is here! Christ the Savior is here! Silent night, holy night, Son of God, oh how laughs Love out of your divine mouth, Because now the hour of salvation strikes for us. Christ, in Thy birth! Christ, in Thy birth! ENGLISH AS SUNG TODAY. Silent night, holy night All is calm all is bright 'Round yon virgin Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia; Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light. Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

12-06-2006, 02:50 PM	#15
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Silent Night in any language. Adeste Fideles Fum, fum, fum. (This is from Spain) White Christmas (but only with Bing Crosby singing it!) Agree on the whole idea. Sleigh ride. Winter wonderland. Oh Night. I'm not sure on this title __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

12-06-2006, 04:43 PM	#16
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Noche de paz, noche de amor, Todo duerme en derredor. Entre sus astros que esparcen su luz Bella anunciando al niñito Jesú Brilla la estrella de paz Brilla la estrella de paz. Noche de paz, noche de amor, Todo duerme en derredor Sólo velan en la oscuridad Los pastores que en el campo están Y la estrella de Belén Y la estrella de Belén. Noche de paz, noche de amor Todo duerme en derredor sobre el santo niño Jesú Una estrella esparce su luz, Brilla sobre el Rey Brilla sobre el Rey. Noche de paz, noche de amor, Todo duerme en derredor Fieles velando allí en Belén Los pastores, la madre también. Y la estrella de paz, Y la estrella de paz. Night of peace, night of love, Everyone is sleeping all about. The stars spread their light, Beautifully announcing the baby Jesus. The star of peace shines, The star of peace shines. Night of peace, night of love. Everyone is sleeping all about. The only ones watching in the darkness Are the shepherds in the field And the star of Bethlehem, And the star of Bethlehem. Night of peace, night of love. Everyone is sleeping all about. Over the holy baby Jesus A star spreads its light, Brightly over the King, Brightly over the King. Night of peace, night of love. Everyone is sleeping all about. The shepherds, the mother too. And the star of peace And the star of peace. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter) Last edited by Pistolenschutze; 12-07-2006 at 12:41 PM..

12-07-2006, 06:12 AM	#17
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Good one!!! __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

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ShadowHunt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 136	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Do you hear what I hear Little Drummer Boy -- The Classics __________________ Only a government who is afraid of its people tries to disarm them.

12-07-2006, 05:51 PM	#21
johnston3407 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Coast of Mississippi Posts: 592	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs Santa Claus and his Ol' Lady (Cheech & Chong)

12-08-2006, 10:33 PM	#22
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12-08-2006, 10:46 PM	#23
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs All of the above are great, and thanks for the translated version Pistol. But I'm going to vote for Manheim Steamroller and almost any of there Christmas songs. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

12-09-2006, 12:58 AM	#24
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs i used to really love christmas music, but now i cant stand to hear it in big doses... we listen to a local christian radio station when we're not listening to country or talk radio & the christian station goes WAY OVERBOARD w/ the christmas music EVERY YEAR!! i've gotten to where i cant stand it now. (that's when we started our channel flipping on a reg. basis.) __________________

12-10-2006, 06:40 PM	#25
SKYDIVER386 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 62	Re: Favorite Christmas Songs I have always thought George Friderick Handel's Messiah is the most beautiful piece of music ever written. I do have some other favorites though. O Holy Night Silent Night White Cristmas The First Noel Angels We Have Heard on High I bought a CD from a local Christian store the other day so I could hear some good holiday tunes around the house. Tennesse Ernie Ford's Christmas favorites. I also think Dolly Partons voice is very well suited to some of the more beautiful Christmas tunes.