Aussie Jingle Bells
It's hard to believe it's almost Christmas again, isn't it? It doesn't seem like that long ago since we were wrapping gifts and singing Christmas songs last year. 2009's gone by so quickly. Or maybe I'm just getting older.
I enjoy Christmas but for different reasons than I used to. I'm not religious anymore but I still enjoy the spirit of the season and the message of peace and good will. It's the little things about Christmas I enjoy most; seeing the lights and decorations in the city, spending time with family and friends. That's what Christmas is about to me.
To help get into the Christmas spirit this year I thought I'd post a fun Christmas song, like I did last year. This is my take on Jingle Bells, one of my favourite Christmas songs. I rewrote it to reflect a typical hot Aussie Christmas. It turned out quite well in the end.
In researching it I actually learnt a lot about the song. Apparently Jingle Bells was actually written in 1857 for Thanksgiving, not Christmas. Which makes sense when you think about it as modern Christmas celebrations didn't start until later. Also there are actually four verses to Jingle Bells, which I didn't know; you rarely hear the last two.
In any case, I hope you enjoy it. And have a wonderful festive season. ;)
Aussie Jingle Bells
Dashing through the houseIn an old shirt and one shoeRunning late againAnd you need the looFront door starts to ringAs the guests arriveBringing lots of gifts and pressiesUp the front drive
Oh jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayYour family's gathered round youOn a warm Christmas day (hey!)Jingle bells, jingle bellsSanta says g'dayOh what fun it is to spendChristmas the Aussie way
Now the pressies are unwrappedWe're sitting by the treeLights are all turned onLooks pretty as can beWe talk about old friendsAnd have a glass of wineWhile the kids play with their toysOut in the sunshine
Oh jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayYour family's gathered round youOn a warm Christmas day (hey!)Jingle bells, jingle bellsSanta says g'dayOh what fun it is to spendChristmas the Aussie way
Soon it's two o'clockWe're by the barbequeEating snags and prawnsAnd drinking beer tooGrandma's made the cakeIt's a little dryWe try to eat it with one handWhile we're busy swatting flies
Oh jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayYour family's gathered round youOn a warm Christmas day (hey!)Jingle bells, jingle bellsSanta says g'dayOh what fun it is to spendChristmas the Aussie way
The light is getting dimIt's almost time to goWe take a family snapUnder the mistletoeThe kids are fast asleepWe're singing Christmas songsDon't you wish Christmas dayCould last all summer long!
Oh jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayYour family's gathered round youOn a warm Christmas day (hey!)Jingle bells, jingle bellsSanta says g'dayOh what fun it is to spendChristmas the Aussie way
Oh what fun it is to spendChristmas the Aussie way!