"that Tiny Tim has died. This, and several other visions, lead Scrooge to reform his ways. At the end of the story, Dickens makes it explicit that Tiny Tim does not die, and Scrooge becomes a ""second father"" to him. In the story, Tiny Tim is known for the statement, ""God bless us, every one!"" which he offers as a blessing at Christmas dinner. Dickens repeats the phrase at the end of the story; this is symbolic of Scrooge's change of heart. Dickens often used his characters to demonstrate the disparity between social classes that existed in England during the"
"feasting, within a context of social reconciliation."" Superimposing his humanitarian vision of the holiday, termed ""Carol Philosophy"", Dickens influenced many aspects of Christmas celebrated today in Western culture, such as family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, dancing, games, and a festive generosity of spirit. A prominent phrase from the tale, ""Merry Christmas"", was popularised following its publication. The term Scrooge became a synonym for miser, with ""Bah! Humbug!"" dismissive of the festive spirit. Tiny Tim says ""God bless us, every one!"" which he offers as a blessing at Christmas dinner. Dickens repeats the phrase at the end of the story;"
"Merry Christmas Everyone ""Merry Christmas Everyone"" is a festive song recorded by Welsh singer-songwriter Shakin' Stevens. Written by Bob Heatlie and produced by Dave Edmunds, it was the fourth number one single for Shakin' Stevens on the UK Singles Chart. It was released on 25 November 1985 and was the Christmas number one for that year. Ever since it has been included on many top-selling Christmas collections and received frequent airplay every Christmas. In 2007, the song re-entered the UK top 30 and reached number 22 on the Christmas chart. This was because downloads now make up the UK Singles"
"sky. Dundee invites Flaherty to accompany him home and share some hot coffee, with brandy poured in it, adding, ""...and we'll thank God for miracles, Flaherty..."" The original narration, on December 23, 1960, ended with the words, ""and a Merry Christmas, to each and all"", but that phrase was deleted in the 1980s and is now excluded from reruns, VHS releases and the five-DVD set ""The Twilight Zone: The Definitive Edition"". The phrase is heard in the Blu-ray release of Season 2 as well as the version streamed by Netflix, but with noticeably different sound quality from the rest of"
"celebrate their Christmas party, Adam, dressed as Santa Claus, gives the children flying belts. Man-At-Arms then uses the Transporter to send Miguel and Alisha back to their home on Earth, where they are welcomed back by their parents. At the end of the special, Prince Adam and Orko give us a very special Christmas moral. Adam states that ""Though we celebrate it and get presents, Christmas is about caring, sharing and goodwill and its spirit is within all of us"". And in fun fashion, Orko states that what make him happy on Christmas is...presents. On December 6, 2005, BCI Eclipse"
"and Bert, Count von Count, Grover, Prairie Dawn, Baby Bear, Telly Monster, Rosita, Zoe, and Cookie Monster. Santa Claus then takes his leave as he quotes ""Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night."" After the story is over, Stiller the Elf and Stan the Snowball wish everybody a Merry Christmas. ""Elmo's Christmas Countdown"" marks the ninth time the ""Sesame Street"" characters have crossed over into broadcast television. All other ""Sesame Street"" material have aired on PBS, a public television network. 25th and 30th anniversary specials, as well as ""Elmopalooza"", have also aired on ABC, while NBC aired"
"Merry Xmas Everybody ""Merry Xmas Everybody"" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released as a non-album single in 1973. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It was the band's sixth and final number-one single in the UK. Earning the UK Christmas number one slot in December 1973, the song beat another Christmas-themed song, Wizzard's ""I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday"", which reached fourth place. It remained in the charts for nine weeks until February 1974. Released at the peak of the band's popularity, ""Merry"
"1. My Christmas My Christmas is the thirteenth studio album and first Christmas album released by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The album is a compilation of seasonal holiday favorites, mainly in English, with a few selections in Italian, German, and French, produced by multiple Grammy Award winner David Foster, containing duets with Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, Katherine Jenkins, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and The Muppets. It also includes ""God Bless Us Everyone"", the only original song of the album, which Bocelli recorded for the closing of the 2009 film, ""A Christmas Carol"". A Spanish version of the"
"the party. Carface respectfully declines the invitation, saying he's going to visit his mother instead, but wishes everyone a merry Christmas. Annabelle finishes the story by saying ""Merry Christmas!"" to the audience (whom the puppies wave at), and Charlie and Itchy wish the same thing. Additional voices were provided by Carlos Alazraqui, Dee Bradley Baker, Myles Jeffrey, Megan Malanga, Chris Marquette, Gail Matthius, Aria Noelle Curzon and Ashley Tisdale, and singing voices were provided by Beth Anderson, Amick Byram, Billy Bodine, Susan Boyd, Alvin Chea, Randy Crenshaw, Lorraine Feather, Edie Lehman, Laurie Shillinger, Carmen Twillie and Vanessa Vandergriff. An All"
"(1989 reissue) CD single (1993 German reissue) CD single (Slade vs. Flush '98 remix) CD single (2006 reissue) Slade Additional personnel Merry Xmas Everybody ""Merry Xmas Everybody"" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released as a non-album single in 1973. The song was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler. It was the band's sixth and final number-one single in the UK. Earning the UK Christmas number one slot in December 1973, the song beat another Christmas-themed song, Wizzard's ""I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday"", which reached fourth"
"devotees daily praised Our Lady of Miracles, singing the hymns with versicle and oration the ""O Gloriosa Domina"" in the morning, ""Ave Maris Stella"" in the afternoon and at night chanting Litanies beginning with the verse ""Tota Pulchra es Maria"". One Christmas night when they were singing the hymn Te Deum, and when they were singing the verse ""Tu ad liberandum suscepturus hominem, non horruisti Virginis uterum"", all those present supposed to have seen the statue of Our Lady of Miracles Jaffnapatao beautiful and resplendent, and her whole face lit up with joy. Every year on her feast day, the"
"My Christmas My Christmas is the thirteenth studio album and first Christmas album released by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. The album is a compilation of seasonal holiday favorites, mainly in English, with a few selections in Italian, German, and French, produced by multiple Grammy Award winner David Foster, containing duets with Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole, Reba McEntire, Katherine Jenkins, The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and The Muppets. It also includes ""God Bless Us Everyone"", the only original song of the album, which Bocelli recorded for the closing of the 2009 film, ""A Christmas Carol"". A Spanish version of the album,"
"in despair. Linus and the others, realizing they were too hard on Charlie Brown, quietly follow him to Snoopy's doghouse. Linus admits he always liked the tree while gently propping the drooping branch back in its upright position and wraps his blanket around its base, and when the others add the remaining decorations from Snoopy's doghouse to the tree, Lucy agrees. They start humming ""Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"". Charlie Brown returns, surprised at the humming and the redecorated tree, and the gang all joyously shout ""Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!"" They all begin to sing ""Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,"""
"(""God Bless Us, Everyone Reprise Two""). Scrooge joins in the song, and other children sing as well. Finally, visions of Scrooge's mother and a young Fan manifest and encourage Scrooge to feel love and compassion again. He swears to do so, but the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come attacks as a clock chimes midnight; the ground begins to crack, and Scrooge fears he is doomed to Hell. Scrooge tumbles from his bed and discovers that the spirits have completed their work in one night--it is Christmas morning, and he has a chance to change the visions of the future"
"salvation to our race. Now, as we see the lights of evening, we raise our voice in hymns of praise; worthy are you of endless blessing, Sun of our night, Lamp of our days. Enyhe világossága, a szent és boldog, és halhatatlan mennyei Atya isteni dicsőségének, Jézus Krisztus! Eljövén a Napnak lenyugvásához és látván az esteli fényt; áldjuk az Atyát s a Fiút, és a Szentlélek Istent! Mert te méltó vagy, hogy minden időben, szent hangon énekeljünk tenéked, Isten fia, ki éltet adsz a világnak; miért is ez a világ dicsőít téged. 거룩하시고 영원하신 하느님 아버지의 화사한 빛이신 예수 그리스도시여."
"Santa Claus Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved (""good"" or ""nice"") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December). The modern Santa Claus grew out of traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas (a fourth-century Greek bishop and gift-giver of Myra), the British figure of Father Christmas and the Dutch figure of ""Sinterklaas"" (himself also based on Saint Nicholas). Some maintain Santa Claus also absorbed"
"repeated, with the final chorus sung four times. On the last rendition, Holder screams out ""It's Christmas!"" after the ""Everybody's having fun"" line and over the rest of the chorus; the final part decreases its tempo and fades out to a D major chord played by the harmonium. Before its release, ""Merry Xmas Everybody"" received about half a million advance orders. 350,000 copies were bought upon its release. It became the third song by Slade to enter the UK Singles Chart at number one in its first eligible week on 15 December 1973, the sixth number one of their career,"
"Fra alle os til alle jer (""Disney's Christmas Show: From All of Us to All of You"") and is broadcast every Christmas Eve at 4 PM on DR1. It is narrated by Danish actor Ove Sprogøe who does the Danish voice of Jiminy Cricket. Clips from feature films are voiced in Danish while shorts are in English with Danish subtitles. The Danish version features the following shorts: As well as clips from the following feature films: It ends with Bjørn Tidmand singing ""When You Wish upon a Star"" in Danish (""Når Du Ser et Stjerneskud"") and a sneak peek of"
"deines himmlischen Vaters, versöhner der'r, die war'n verlor'n, du Stiller unsers Haders, Lamm Gottes, heil'ger Herr und Gott, nimm an die Bitt' von unsrer Not, erbarm' dich unser aller! O Heil'ger Geist, du höchstes Gut, du allerheilsamst' Tröster, vor's Teufels G'walt fortan behüt', die Jesus Christ erlöset durch große Mart'r und bittern Tod, abwend all unsern Jamm'r und Not! darauf wir uns verlaßen.</poem> <poem style=""margin-left:2em; float:left;"">To God on high all glory be, And thanks, that He's so gracious, That hence to all eternity No evil shall oppress us: His word declares good-will to men, On earth is peace restored again"
"""Blessed is our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our father...Amen."" Fixed Preface “Lord, if you open my lips, my mouth shall declare your praise.” (twice) Acclamation: “Blessed is the consubstantial and unitary Holy Trinity...Amen. Psalms: 3, 88, 102, 142 “Glory to the Father...now and always...Amen” Hymn of the Night Liturgy by Nerses Shnorhali: “Let us remember your name in the night, Lord...” Proclamation by John Mandakuni “Having all been awakened in the night from the repose of sleep...” “Lord, have mercy” (variable number of times: thrice for Sundays and feasts of Christ, 50 times for the feasts of saints, 100 times"
"the boy seems to be the only human until they meet Father Christmas with his reindeer, and the boy is given a scarf with a snowman pattern. In the film, the song was performed by St Paul's Cathedral choirboy Peter Auty, and reissued in 1985 (on Stiff Records) and 1987. In 1985, an altered version was recorded for use in a TV advertising campaign for Toys ""R"" Us. As Auty's voice had then broken, Blake recommended the Welsh chorister Aled Jones, whose recording reached number five in the UK pop charts, and who became a popular celebrity on the strength"
"know. ""For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, 'Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men.' That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."" Charlie Brown began in an early strip (November 3, 1950) that he was ""only four years old"", but he"
"episode of the Canadian television series ""Mayday"" (known in Australia as ""Air Crash Investigation"") on the Seven Network, an audio signal unexpectedly started playing, clearly saying in an American accent, ""Jesus Christ, help us all, Lord."" This same voice message continued to repeat itself over and over during the show for a total of six minutes. A spokesman for Seven later denied that the transmission was a prank or a security breach and claimed that the repeated line was actually part of the original broadcast and said, ""Jesus Christ, one of the Nazarenes"", although there is hardly any similarity between"
"audience) a small present rather than keep it for himself. Scrooge is next shown the Cratchit home, and is stunned by the happiness they and other poor individuals find in the holidays (""Christmas Together""). Scrooge expresses concern for Tiny Tim, and the Spirit foretells that the child will die if his conditions are not improved immediately. During a brief visit to Fred's home, Scrooge discovers that others see him as a miserly, lonely fool for ignoring family, but Fred remains hopeful that his uncle will someday come around (""God Bless Us, Everyone Reprise One""). The ghost, who has rapidly aged"
"performance in Leicester Square with, ""God Bless Us Everyone"", the closing song of the movie, which he provided the vocals for in English, Italian and Spanish. He returned to the United Kingdom, 16 December, for an appearance on ""The One Show"", broadcast live by BBC One, and on ""The Alan Titchmarsh Show"" which aired 18 December, on ITV1. On 21 November, a segment of ""Leute Heute"", a German tabloid-program on ZDF, was about ""My Christmas"" and Bocelli's meeting in Rome with Pope Benedict XVI and 250 other artists, an event which was broadcast live earlier that day in Italy, by"
"encourage imagination, and it’s equivalent to bribing your kids for good behavior.” Notes Bibliography Santa Claus Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, or simply Santa, is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts to the homes of well-behaved (""good"" or ""nice"") children on Christmas Eve (24 December) and the early morning hours of Christmas Day (25 December). The modern Santa Claus grew out of traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas (a fourth-century Greek bishop and gift-giver of Myra), the British figure of Father Christmas and the Dutch figure"
"into his hands. Mickey returns to Donald, who he offers the honor of putting the star on the tree. Donald does so, instantly becoming jolly. The star magically begins redecorating the club, turning the reefs golden and giving the Magic Mirror a Santa hat, while turning Jafar's staff into a candy cane. Various languages saying Merry Christmas appear on the television as Mickey announces one last cartoon before a carol. After ""Mickey's Christmas Carol"", everyone gathers on the stage, singing ""The Best Christmas of All""; the camera catches Hades, Hook and Jafar not singing, prompting them to do so once"
"Brown Christmas"", first aired in 1965 and repeated every year since. “That’s what Christmas is all about Charlie Brown”, says Linus, referring to the birth of Christ. Dr. Seuss' ""How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"" (1957) also illustrates the topos, and was very influential in the form of an animated TV special produced in 1966. The phrase and the associated moral became used as a trope in numerous Christmas films since the 1960s. The phrase found its way into the 2003 ""Urbi et Orbi"" address of Pope John Paul II, ""The ""crib"" and the ""tree"": precious symbols, which hand down in"
"the cheek and he lets her call him ""Uncle Daffy"" (implying that he finally got his wish to be part of a family). After Bugs munches on a candy cane, the camera pulls out of the mall to end the movie. Porky and Priscilla finish the movie by saying Porky's famous line: ""T-T-T-That's all folks!"" Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas (also known as Looney Tunes: Bah Humduck) is a 2006 animated direct-to-DVD Christmas comedy film starring the Looney Tunes characters, directed by Charles Visser, produced by Warner Bros. Animation and animated overseas by"
"Through Jesus Christ our Saviour. We humbly Thee adore, and praise, And laud for Thy great glory: Father, Thy kingdom lasts always, Not frail, nor transitory: Thy power is endless as Thy praise, Thou speak'st, the universe obeys: In such a Lord we're happy. O Jesus Christ, enthroned on high, The Father's Son beloved By Whom lost sinners are brought nigh, And guilt and curse removed; Thou Lamb once slain, our God and Lord, To needy prayers Thine ear afford, And on us all have mercy. O Comforter, God Holy Ghost, Thou source of consolation, From Satan's power Thou wilt,"
"the performances, including Wham!'s ""Last Christmas"", which Canning described as ""a terrible song in any season"", while Jen Harper of ""BuddyTV"" stated that she loved Wham! Benigno called ""The Most Wonderful Day of the Year"" a ""perfectly pleasant opening that the Gleeks sing while they decorate their tree"". Canning deemed it ""the episode's most successful song"" and added that it ""would have been a great tone setter if the rest of the episode hadn't focused on heartbreak, hate and grinches"". Harper said that the song ""got the episode off on the right holiday foot"", and Stack gave it a ""B"""
"the chorus ""Babe in the Woods"" and the powerful chant, ""Ora e Sempre (Today and Forever)"" representing the immortals. Bernard Hoffer composed the music, as well as setting a quatrain by Baum inspired by Claus's famous laugh. The presentation of the Christmas tree is different; Claus, realizing his death is imminent, decorates a tree with ornaments and suggests it should be his memorial. This is the only Rankin/Bass Christmas special without a celebrity narrator. The special aired on Freeform and since 2018 on AMC currently airs the special. though the Freeform broadcast was heavily edited from its original CBS broadcast,"
"In AmE, the prevalent Christmas greeting is ""Merry Christmas"", which is the traditional English Christmas greeting, famously found in the English Christmas carol ""We Wish You a Merry Christmas,"" and which appears several times in Charles Dickens' ""A Christmas Carol"". In BrE,""Happy Christmas"" is a common alternative to ""Merry Christmas"". Both BrE and AmE use the expression ""I couldn't care less"" to mean the speaker does not care at all. Some Americans use ""I could care less"" to mean the same thing. This variant is frequently derided as sloppy, as the literal meaning of the words is that the speaker"