KS2 Christmas Carol Concert 2018

Welcome Welcome to Westminster Primary School’s Christmas Carol Concert. We are Key Stage 2 – that means years 3, 4, 5 & 6 – and we would like to share some Christmas spirit through poetry, songs and readings. We hope you enjoy it!

We celebrate Christmas to remind us of God’s love for the world We celebrate Christmas to remind us of God’s love for the world. It represents the time when he sent his only son down to live among us on Earth. Every year, we spread the message of his love, so it only seems right that we start with this song…

GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. The shepherds feared and trembled, When lo above the Earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our saviour’s birth. Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born And brought us God's salvation That blessed Christmas morn. CHORUS: Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere. Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born.

Reading: Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Emmanuel.

MARY’S BOY CHILD Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. and man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible say, Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today, and man will live for evermore,

Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day. While shepherds watch their flock by night, they see a brand new shining star. They hear a choir sing a song, the music seem to come from afar.

Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today, and man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day. Hum… .

Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.”

Reading: Luke 2:9-12 An angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; they were terribly frightened. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid: behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people. For today, in the city of David, there has been born for you a Saviour who is Christ the Lord.

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WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS BY NIGHT While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled minds; “Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind.”

To you, in David's town, this day, Is born of David's line A Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign: The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swaddling-clothes And in a manger laid.

"All glory be to God on high, And to the Earth be peace; Goodwill henceforth from Heaven to men Begin and never cease.”

Reading: Luke 2:15-16 When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head, The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there. Away in a manger

12 Days of Christmas It is believed that the three kings took 12 days to reach Jesus Christ’s birth place, and that is why we say “12 Days of Christmas”.

CALYPSO CAROL See Him lying on a bed of straw Draughty stable with an open door. Mary cradling the babe she bore The Prince of Glory is His name. Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem To see the Lord appear to men. Just as poor as was the stable then The Prince of Glory when he came.

Star of silver sweep across the skies Show where Jesus in the manger lies. Shepherds swiftly from your stupor rise To see the Saviour of the world. Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem To see the Lord appear to men Just as poor as was the stable then The prince of glory when He came.

Angels sing again the song you sang Bring God’s glory to the heart of Man. Sing that Beth’lem’s little baby can Bring salvation to the soul. Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem To see the Lord appear to men Just as poor as was the stable then The prince of glory when He came.

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Traditional Colours Traditional colours for this holiday are red, green and gold and they have meanings – green (eternal life), red (blood of Jesus) and gold (royalty).

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM O little town of Bethlehem How still we see Thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in Thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light. The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in Thee tonight. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth. And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on Earth. For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love.

O Holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray O Holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell. O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel. O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel.

Christmas Carols The songs sung during Christmas are called Christmas carols. During Christmas, children and adult go door to door singing carols. One of the most famous carols of all time is “Silent Night”.

SILENT NIGHT 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 Silent Night, Holy Night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glory streams from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah! Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born.

Silent Night, Holy Night, Son of God, love’s pure light Silent Night, Holy Night, Son of God, love’s pure light. Radiance beams from Thy Holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace. Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.

Reading: Matthew 2:11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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WE THREE KINGS We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star: Born a king on Bethlehem plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again - King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign: Frankincense to offer have I; Incense owns a Deity nigh: Prayer and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God most high: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to Thy perfect light.

Myrrh is mine: its bitter perfume Breaths a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb: Glorious now, behold Him arise, King, and God, and Sacrifice! Heav’n sings Alleluia, Alleluia the earth replies: O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to Thy perfect light.

Mince Pies 370 000000 mince pies are sold in the UK with an average of 27 consumed per person during the Christmas period.

RUDOLF THE RED NOSED REINDEER

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer  had a very shiny nose.  And if you ever saw it,  you would even say it glows.  All of the other reindeer  used to laugh and call him names.  They never let poor Rudolph  join in any reindeer games.  Then one foggy Christmas Eve  Santa came to say:  "Rudolph with your 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!” 

Y3 Poem: A Chubby Snowman Anon A chubby little snowman  had a carrot nose.  Along came a bunny,  and what do you suppose?  That hungry little bunny,  looking for some lunch,  Grabbed that snowman’s nose,  Nibble, nibble, crunch!

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul with a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say. He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one day. There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found For when they placed it on his head he began to dance around. Oh Frosty the snowman was alive as he could be And the children say he could laugh and play just the same as you and me Frosty the snowman knew the sun was hot that day So he said let's run and we'll have some fun now before I melt away. Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand Running here and there all around the square saying Catch me if you can. He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler "Stop!“ For Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye saying Don't you cry I'll be back again some day.

Y4 Poem: The Grinch Dr Seuss And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,  Stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so?  It came without ribbons. It came without tags.  It came without packages, boxes or bags.  And he puzzled and puzzled ’till his puzzler was sore.  Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before.  What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store?  What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?

JINGLE BELLS

Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh, O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way. Bells on bobtail ring Making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight. Hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open slei…gh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, in a one-horse open sleigh. Now the ground is white, Go it while you're young, Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song. Just get a bobtail bay Two forty for his speed, Then hitch him to an open sleigh And crack! you'll take the lead. Hey! 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, in a one-horse open sleigh.

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ’kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow  Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.  When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,  But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.  With a little old driver, so lively and quick,  I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.  More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,  And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!  “Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!  On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen!  To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!  Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!” 

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,  When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.  So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,  With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.  And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof  The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.  As I drew in my head, and was turning around,  Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.  He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,  And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.  A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,  And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack. 

His eyes-how they twinkled. His dimples how merry His eyes-how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!  His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!  His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,  And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.  The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,  And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.  He had a broad face and a little round belly,  That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!  He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,  And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!  A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,  Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. 

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,  And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.  And laying his finger aside of his nose,  And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!  He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,  And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.  But I heard him exclaim, ’ere he drove out of sight,  “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!” 

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