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1. Silent Night (motions)

Silent night tilt head with open hand near ear as listening Holy night hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides All is calm hands palms down and touching spread out to sides All is bright. form a circle with your arms, hands above your head ‘Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, rock a baby in your arms Holy infant so tender and mild, hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat Sleep in heavenly peace; sleep in heavenly peace. hands with palms together under cheek as sleeping, repeat Silent night tilt head with open hand near ear as listening

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1. Silent Night (motions) Holy night hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides Shepherds quake at the sight. fingers near eyes comes straight out, repeat Glories stream from heaven afar move fingers while bringing hands from above head down Heavenly hosts sing alleluia; fingers together near lips, move out to sides, repeat Christ the Savior is born. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat Christ the Savior is born rock a baby in your arms Silent Night tilt head with open hand near ear as listening Holy night, Son of God hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat

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1. Silent Night (motions) Loves pure light; hug yourself Radiant beams from Thy Holy face moving fingers near face gradually move away slowly With the dawn of redeeming grace form a circle with your arms, hands above your head Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth rock a baby in your arms Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat

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2. Joy to the World (motions)

Joy to the World! The Lord is come!

hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer,

then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat

Let earth receive her King.

hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides

Let every heart prepare Him room,

one hand over the other on chest, then straight out,

then back, then out, then back, repeating

And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, And

heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.

fingers together near lips, move out to sides, repeating

Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns!



Let men their songs employ.

fingers together near lips, move out to sides

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains.

hands palms down and touching spread out to sides, repeat

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Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

fingers together near lips, move out to sides, repeating

No more let sins and sorrows grow,

move hand and head from side to side to say no, repeating

Nor thorns infest the ground.

hands palms down and touching spread out to sides

He comes to make His blessings flow



Far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found,

Far as, far as, the curse is found.

hand over eyes looking, repeating

He rules the world with truth and grace;



And makes the nations prove


The glories of His righteousness,



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And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love

hug yourself, repeating

And wonders, and wonders,


then coming straight up and spreading out to sides

Of His love.

hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer

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3. O Little Town of Bethlehem (motions)

O little Town of Bethlehem


How still we see thee lie.

fingers near eyes comes straight out

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

hands with palms together under cheek as sleeping

The silent stars go by.

flick thumbs and third fingers above head, repeating

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light.

form a circle with your arms, hands above your head

The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.


For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above,

rock a baby in your arms

While mortals sleep the angels keep


Their watch of wondering love.

fingers near eyes come straight out

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O morning stars together proclaim the Holy birth

flick thumbs and third fingers above head, repeating

And praises sing to God, the King,

fingers together near lips, move out to side

And peace to men on earth.


How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given.

one finger in front of lips

So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of His heaven.

one hand over the other on chest, then straight out,

then back, then out, then back, repeating

No ear may hear His coming, but in the world of sin

tilt head with open hand near ear as listening

Where meek souls will receive Him still


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The dear Christ enters in.



O Holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray.


Cast out our sins and enter in;


Be born in us today.



We hear the Christmas angels; the great glad tidings tell.


O come to us, abide with us,


Our Lord Emmanuel.



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4. The First Noel (motions)

The first Noel hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides The angels did say, fingers together near lips, move out to sides Was to certain poor shepherds hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides In fields as they lay; hands palms down and touching spread out to sides In fields where they lay keeping their sheep hands palms down and touching spread out to sides, repeat On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. hug yourself Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat Born is the King of Israel. rock a baby in your arms

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4. The First Noel (motions) They looked up and saw a star hand over eyes looking Shining in the East, beyond them far; make a circle with arms above head And to the earth hands palms down and touching spread out to sides It gave great light, move fingers while bringing hands from above head down And so it continued both day and night. make a circle with arms above head Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat Born is the King of Israel. rock a baby in your arms

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5. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (motions)

It came upon a midnight clear


That glorious song of old


From angels bending near the earth


then coming straight up and spreading out to sides hands

To touch their harps of gold.

move fingers like playing a harp

Peace on the earth; good will to men


From heavens all gracious King.



The world in solemn stillness lay


To hear the angels sing.


Repeat

6. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (motions)

Hark, the herald angels sing

fingers together near lips, move out to sides, repeat

Glory to the newborn King.



Peace on earth and mercy mild.


God and sinners reconciled.



Joyful all ye nations rise.

open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head

Join the triumph of the skies



With angelic hosts proclaim


Christ is born in Bethlehem.


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6. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (motions)

Hark, the herald angels sing,


Glory to the newborn King.



Repeat

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7. O Holy Night (motions)

O Holy night hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides The stars are brightly hands above head, flick thumb and third finger Shining. move fingers while bringing hands from above head down It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth. rock a baby in your arms Long lay the world, hands palms down and touching spread out to sides In sin and error pining hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat

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7. O Holy Night (motions) A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. one hand over the other on chest, then straight out, then back, then out, then back, repeating For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. make a circle with arms above head Fall on your knees; hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer O hear the angel voices. tilt head with open hand near ear as listening O night divine hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides O night when Christ was born, rock a baby in your arms O night divine, O night, hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat O night Divine. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer

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8. O Come All Ye Faithful (motions)

O come all ye,

beckon with your hand to come

Faithful


Joyful and triumphant.


O come ye, o come ye,

beckon with your hand to come, repeat with other hand

To Bethlehem.

both hands, palms down, make a road in front of you

Come and behold Him

fingers near eyes comes straight out

Born the King of angels.


O come let us


Adore Him,


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O come let us


Adore Him,


O come let us


Adore Him,


Christ the Lord.



Sing, choirs of angels,


Sing in exultation.


O sing all ye citizens


Of heaven above.

move fingers while bringing hands from above head down

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Glory to God, glory in the highest.



O come let us


Adore Him,


O come let us


Adore Him,


O come let us


Adore Him,


Christ the Lord.



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9. Angels We Have Heard on High (motions)

Angels we have heard on high, tilt head with open hand near ear as listening Sweetly singer o’er the plains, fingers together near lips, move out to sides And the mountains in reply form mountain peak with hands and arms Echoing their joyous strains. fingers together near lips, move out to sides Gloria open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head In excelsis Deo. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides Gloria open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head In excelsis Deo. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides repeat

10. Away in a Manger (motions)

Away in a manger,


No crib for a bed,

move hand and head from side to side to say no

The little Lord Jesus


Lay down His sweet head.


The stars in the sky

flick thumbs and third fingers above head

Looked down where He lay.


The little Lord Jesus


Asleep on the hay.


The cattle are lowing;


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The poor Babe awakes.

both hands in fists near eyes open

But the little Lord Jesus,


No crying He makes.

move hand and head from side to side to say no

I love Thee, Lord Jesus,


Look down from the sky.


And stay by my cradle


Till morning is nigh.

make a circle with arms above head

Be near me, Lord Jesus,


I ask Thee to stay


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Close by me forever,

hug yourself

And love me, I pray.


Bless all the dear children


In Thy tender care,


And take us to heaven



To live with Thee there.


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11. We Three Kings (motions)

We three kings of Orient are

open hands, on sides of head, to look like a crown

Bearing gifts we traverse afar,


Field and fountain, moor and mountain,

form mountain peak with hands and arms

Following yonder star.


O-oh


Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright,

with arms in circle, lean right, lean left, lean right, lean left

Westward leading, still proceeding,


Guide us to thy perfect light.



Repeat

12. What Child is This? (motions)

What child is this, who came to rest, rock a baby in your arms On Mary’s lap is sleeping? hands with palms together under cheek as sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet fingers together near lips, move out to sides While shepherds watch are keeping. hand over eyes looking This, this is Christ the King, hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; fingers together near lips, move out to sides Haste, haste to bring Him laud, hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides The Babe, the Son of Mary. rock a baby in your arms

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12. What Child is This? (motions) Why lies He in such mean estate hands palms up near each side of body Where ox and ass are feeding? hands palms down and touching spread out to sides Good Christians fear, for sinners here hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer The silent world is pleading. one finger in front of lips Nails, spears shall pierce Him through. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides The cross He borne hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer For me, for you. one hand on chest, then point out away from body Hail, hail, the Word made flesh hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides

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12. What Child is This? (motions) The Babe, the Son of Mary rock a baby in your arms So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own Him, beckon with your hand to come, beckon with your other hand, repeat The King of kings salvation brings, hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides Let loving hearts enthrone Him. hug yourself Raise, raise the song on high open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head The Virgin sings Her lullaby. fingers together near lips, move out to sides Joy, joy for Christ is born hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides The Babe, the Son of Mary. rock a baby in your arms

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13. Good King Wenceslas (motions)

Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen, open hands, on sides of head, to look like a crown When the snow lay round about deep and crisp and even. move fingers while bringing hands from above head down Brightly shone the moon that night, Though the frost was cruel make a circle with arms above head When a poor man came in sight gathering winter fuel. hand over eyes looking “Hither page, and stand by me, if thou know’st it telling. beckon with your hand to come, repeat Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?” point away from body “Sire, he lives a good league hence, Underneath the mountain, form mountain peak with hands and arms Right against the forest fence by St. Agnes’ fountain.” arms a part with fingers pointing up, like buildings or trees

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13. Good King Wenceslas (motions) “Bring me flesh, and bring me wine, Bring me pine logs hither; hold hand like holding cup and drinking Thou and I shall see him dine when we bear them thither.” fingers near eyes comes straight out Page and monarch, forth they went, Forth they went together; both hands, palms down, make a road in front of you Through the rude wind’s wild lament, And the bitter weather. hug yourself “Sire, the night is darker now, and the wind blows stronger; wave arms in front of body Fails my heart, I know not how; I can go no longer.” one hand over the other on chest, then straight out, then back, then out, then back “Mark my footsteps my good page, Tread thou in them boldly; both hands, palms down, make a road in front of you

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13. Good King Wenceslas (motions) Thou shalt find the winter’s rage Freeze thy blood less coldly.” hug yourself

In his master’s steps he trod, Where the snow lay dinted; both hands, palms down, make a road in front of you Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed. open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head Therefore, Christian men, be sure, Wealth or rank posessing, hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides Ye who now will bless the poor, hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer Shall yourselves find blessing. hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides

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14. The Twelve Days of Christmas (motions)

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:

a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, hold up one finger

On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: two

turtledoves and a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, hold up two fingers, hold up one finger

On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: three

French hens, two turtledoves,

and a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, hold up three fingers, hold up two fingers,

hold up one finger

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: four

calling birds, three French hens, two turtledoves,




hug yourself, hold up four fingers, hold up three fingers,

hold up two fingers, hold up one finger

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On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:

five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens,

two turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, hold up five fingers, hold up four fingers,

hold up three fingers, hold up two fingers,

hold up one finger

On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:

six geese alaying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three

French hens, two turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, flap arms like a bird, hold up five fingers,

hold up four fingers, hold up three fingers,


On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: seven

swans aswimming, six geese alaying, five golden rings, four

calling birds, three French hens, two turtledoves, and a partridge

in a pear tree.



hug yourself, swim, flap arms like a bird, hold up five

fingers, hold up four fingers, hold up three fingers,


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On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: eight

maids amilking, seven swans aswimming, six geese alaying, five

golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens, two

turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, milk the cow, swim, flap arms like a bird,

hold up five fingers, hold up four fingers, hold up three

fingers, hold up two fingers, hold up one finger

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: nine

ladies dancing, eight maids amilking, seven swans aswimming,

six geese alaying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three

French hens, two turtledoves,




hug yourself, offer your hand, milk the cow, swim,

flap arms like a bird, hold up five fingers,



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On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:

ten lords aleaping, nine ladies dancing, eight maids amilking,

seven swans aswimming, six geese alaying, five golden rings,

four calling birds, three French hens, two turtledoves, and a

partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, leap two fingers of one hand into the palm of

the other, offer your hand, milk the cow, swim,




On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me:

eleven pipers piping, ten lords aleaping, nine ladies dancing,

eight maids amilking, seven swans aswimming, six geese

alaying, five golden rings, four calling birds, three French hens,

two turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree.



hug yourself, play a pipe, leap two fingers of one hand into

the palm of the other, offer your hand, milk the cow, swim,




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On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me: twelve

drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping, ten lords aleaping,

nine ladies dancing, eight maids amilking, seven swans

aswimming, six geese alaying, five golden rings, four calling

birds, three French hens, two turtledoves




hug yourself, pretend to drum, play a pipe,

leap two fingers of one hand into the palm of the other,

offer your hand, milk the cow, swim, flap arms like a bird,

hold up five fingers, hold up four fingers,

hold up three fingers, hold up two fingers,

hold up one finger

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15. Go Tell it on the Mountain (motions)

Chorus

Go tell it on the


Mountain,


Over the hills


And everywhere.


Go tell it on the


Mountain,


That Jesus Christ is born.



When I was a sinner,

pat hand on chest, repeating

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I sinned both night and day.


I asked the Lord to help me


And He taught me


To pray.


Chorus

Go tell it on the


Mountain,


Over the hills


And everywhere.


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Go tell it on the


Mountain,


That Jesus Christ is born.



When I was a seeker,

hand over eyes looking from side to side

I sought both night and day.


I asked the Lord to help me


And He showed me


The way.


Chorus, Chorus

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16. Deck the Halls (motions)

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fingers and thumbs together, hanging things Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away ‘Tis the season to be jolly, hands on belly laughing Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Don we now our gay apparel, fingers and thumbs together, hanging things Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Troll the ancient yule tide carol, fingers together near lips, move out to sides Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away

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16. Deck the Halls (motions) See the blazing yule before us, fingers near eyes come straight out Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Strike the harp and join the chorus, move fingers like playing a harp Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Follow me in merry measure, beckon with your hand to come, repeat Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away While I tell of yule tide treasure, fingers together near lips, move out to sides Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away

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16. Deck the Halls (motions) Fast away the old year passes, wave goodbye Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, beckon with your hand to come, repeat Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Sing we joyous all together, fingers together near lips, move out to sides Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away Heedless of the wind and weather, wave arms in front of body Fa la la la la la la la la moving fingers near face gradually move away

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17. Up on the House-top (motions)

Up on the house-top reindeer pause, form mountain peak with hands and arms Out jumps dear old Santa Claus, leap two fingers of one hand into the palm of the other Down through the chimney with lots of toys arms apart over head slowly move down All for the dear little girls and boys. rock a baby in your arms Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn’t go? Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn’t go? hands on belly laughing, repeat Up on the house top, click, click, click, form mountain peak with hands and arms Down through the chimney with good St. Nick? arms apart over head slowly move down Repeat

18. Jolly Old St. Nicholas (motions)

Jolly old St. Nicholas hands on belly laughing lean your ear this way; tilt head with open hand near ear as listening Don’t you tell a single soul move hand and head from side to side to say no What I’m going to say. fingers together near lips, move out to sides Christmas Eve is coming soon hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides Now, you dear old man, beckon with your hand to come Whisper what you’ll bring to me tilt head with open hand near ear as listening Tell me if you can. fingers together near lips, move out to sides

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18. Jolly Old St. Nicholas (motions) When the clock is striking twelve, when I’m fast asleep, hands with palms together under cheek as sleeping Down the chimney broad and black arms apart over head slowly move down With your pack you’ll creep; hands together on one shoulder All the stockings you will find hanging in a row, fingers and thumbs together, hanging things Mine will be the shortest one hand on chest You’ll be sure to know. fingers near eyes come straight out

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19. Jingle Bells (motions)

Chorus Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. closed hands bounce up and down Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! Hey! hands on belly laughing Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. closed hands bounce up and down Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! hands on belly laughing Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh, move fingers while bringing hands from above head down O’re the fields we go laughing all the way. both hands, palms down, make a road in front of you Bells on bobtail ring, making spirits bright, closed hands bounce up and down What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight! Oh! moving fingers near face gradually move away

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19. Jingle Bells (motions) Chorus

A day or two ago I thought I’d take a ride; hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides And soon Miss Fannie Bright was seated by my side. circle arm out and back to body The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot, move hand and head from side to side to say no We got into a drifted bank both hands, palms down, make a road in front of you And then we got upsot! Oh! hands palms up near each side of body Chorus

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20. O Hanukkah (motions) O Hanukkah, O Hanukka, holiday of lights hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides To every girl and every boy bring joy and delights open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head Spinning whirling dreydls; wondering who will win circle index finger Eating sizzling latkes; singing once again fingers together near lips, move out to sides Lighting each night a new candle bright Dancing 'round in the candles cheery glow open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head Rejoicing in God’s glory; remembering the story Of days long, long ago hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat Rejoicing in God's glory; remembering the story Of days long, long ago hands with palms together in front of chest as in prayer, then coming straight up and spreading out to sides, repeat Repeat

21. Rock of Ages (motions)

Rock of Ages, let our song



Praise Thy saving power;


Thou amidst the raging foes



Was our sheltering tower;


Furious they assailed us, but Thine arm availed us



And Thy word broke their sword

When our strength failed us.


And Thy word broke their sword

When our strength failed us.


Repeat

22. My Dreydl (motions) I have a little dreydl. I made it out of clay, both hands tapping on chest, repeating And when it's dry and ready then dreydl I can play. hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides Oh dreydl, dreydl, dreydl, I made it out of clay. Oh dreydl, dreydl, dreydl, now ready we can play. circle index finger over and over, repeat with other hand It has a lovely body, with leg so short and thin, hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides And when it is all tired, it drops and then I win. hands with palms together under cheek as sleeping Oh, dreydl, dreydl, dreydl, with leg so short and thin Oh, dreydl, dreydl, dreydl, it drops and then I win. circle index finger over and over, repeat My happy little dreydl, it loves to dance and spin. both hands tapping on chest, repeating A happy game of dreydl, come play, now lets begin. hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides Oh, dreydl, dreydl, dreydl, it loves to dance and spin. Oh, dreydl, dreydl, dreydl, come play, now let’s begin. circle index finger over and over, repeat with other hand

23. Auld Lang Syne (motions)

Should auld acquaintance be forgot, moving fingers near face gradually move away And never brought to mind? open hands, palms up, slowly rise up above head Should auld acquaintance be forgot, moving fingers near face gradually move away And days of Auld Lang Syne? hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne, hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides repeat We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, hold hand out with cup and drink For Auld Lang Syne. hands palms up and open in front of chest, then out to sides Repeat

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