all groups of Dickensian carolers MUST sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?
2007-12-13 03:31:06 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Huh?
2007-12-13 03:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
LOL - Thank you Bettie for always bringing a smile and a happy giggle to my day!
I don't think there is a law. I went Caroling with a group of friends and our kids (only to homes of others we know from church and a nursing home that a few people at church work/volunteer at - we weren't out to convert or to force Christmas carols on those who may not be interested) and I can tell you that we did not happen to sing this song. But, I do like the song. Now I'll be busy looking up other songs that would also be Dickensian-esque out of curiosity, one of your answers has me wondering "Is this REALLY the only song from that time?" Because it does seem like it, LOL.
Would you be completely offended if I wish you a Merry Christmas - because you're one of my favorite Atheists and I do wish you happiness during this time of year! (And not my personal happiness, just happiness for you and yours wherever and however it comes to you - all the best Bettie!)
2007-12-13 03:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Marvelissa VT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heavens yes!
Rule #4 clearly states that at each concert or house the Dickensian Caroler MUST sing at least 3 verses of the aforementioned "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
Aside: Please note the correct punctuation!
2007-12-13 03:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The unwritten rule states that the treat offered by the person being caroled is dependent on the carols being sung.
For "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" I offer eggnog and cookies.
A couple of verses of "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer", and I haul out the Jack Daniels and pizza rolls.
2007-12-13 03:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by lunatic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dickens Carolers are required by contract to sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." It's in their Union Contract.
I thought this was common knowledge?
2007-12-13 03:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Merry Christmas Betty
2007-12-13 03:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The law of eternal return a greek law by which the christmas season turns up every year about december time and gives us a chance to really enjoy those nice carols
2007-12-13 03:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by peaceisfromgod 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I know. Its cuz they always dress up in that 1800s London garb that is in Cristmas Carol. But I don;t know if he mentions it in the novel, but when I was kid and watched the creepy cartoon version of it (the slow motion animation one), they always sang that song. i guess it was a English drinking/xmas song or something. So i guess because those fruitcakes that dressup, always choose the 1800s London Garb so they have to sing 'merry gentlemen" are you feelin?
2007-12-13 03:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny U 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, let's form a Dickensian caroling choir of our own and we'll sing Highway to Hell...
2007-12-13 03:43:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ROFL -
followed by We Wish You A Merry Christmas
don't get me wrong- Christmas is great and all-
but it is also "headache" season with the so called "music"
yikes!
lol =)
I teach my guitar students a tune called "A Soalin"
which can be played and sung in a round -
I think- (just a hunch) that this is where the whole idea of caorling started- in Old England where poor children would beg for some pennys or something to eat by singing in front of people's doors.
A Soalin
Hey ho, nobody home, meat nor drink nor money have I none
Yet shall we be merry, Hey ho, nobody home.
Hey ho, nobody home, Meat nor drink nor money have I none
Yet shall we be merry, Hey ho, nobody home.
Hey Ho, nobody home.
Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul, three for Him who made us all.
God bless the master of this house, and the mistress also
And all the little children that round your table grow.
The cattle in your stable and the dog by your front door
And all that dwell within your gates
we wish you ten times more.
Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul, three for Him who made us all.
Go down into the cellar and see what you can find
If the barrels are not empty we hope you will be kind
We hope you will be kind with your apple and strawber'
For we'll come no more a 'soalin' till this time next year.
Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul, three for Him who made us all.
The streets are very dirty, my shoes are very thin.
I have a little pocket to put a penny in.
If you haven't got a penny, a ha' penny will do.
If you haven't got a ha' penny then God bless you.
Soal, a soal, a soal cake, please good missus a soul cake.
An apple, a pear, a plum, a cherry,
any good thing to make us all merry,
One for Peter, two for Paul, three for Him who made us all.
Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace..
This holy tide of Christmas of beauty and of grace,
Oh tidings of comfort and joy.
Celtic origin? maybe- revamped by Peter Paul & Mary in the 60's
A'SOALIN
(Stookey/Mezzetti) Pepamar Music Corp. ASCAP
2007-12-13 03:48:58 · answer #10 · answered by omnimog 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but it was a popular tune back when the Dicken's classics were written, so many people who carol in the Dicken's fashion, include it as a tribute to the time era, and to the man himself.
2007-12-13 03:35:26 · answer #11 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋