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rivkaI decided to make up my own answer to the "What Christmas Carol are you?" quiz. I'd be delighted if this took off and other people did the same - if you do, please post your response (or a link to it) here. Remember that this is not necessarily your favorite carol, but the one you are most like.
What Christmas Carol am I?
I am "The Holly and the Ivy."
I'm not your normal Christmas carol. I'm just obscure enough that some people probably think I'm pretentious, but I prefer to think of myself as lively, simple, and fresh. I like old traditions and old melodies. I've got a lot of things to say, and I tend to say them fast. I confess that I don't make very good poetry, but I hope you'll think I'm charming all the same.
I don't disapprove of Christmas or approach it ironically. I am overtly Christian, but pagans might recognize in me theological undertones of which Pat Robertson would not approve. My way of celebrating acknowledges the traditions and symbolism of pre-Christian midwinter festivals, and I feel totally okay and unconflicted about combining those symbols with aspects of the Christian religion. My brand of religion is light-hearted and joyful.
The holly and the ivy, when they are both full-grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown
Chorus: Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer
The playing of the merry pipes, sweet singing in the choir.
The holly bears a berry as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do us sinners good.
The holly bears a blossom as white as the lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our dear savior.
The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas day in the morn.
The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ for to redeem us all.
The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown
What Christmas Carol am I?
I am "The Holly and the Ivy."
I'm not your normal Christmas carol. I'm just obscure enough that some people probably think I'm pretentious, but I prefer to think of myself as lively, simple, and fresh. I like old traditions and old melodies. I've got a lot of things to say, and I tend to say them fast. I confess that I don't make very good poetry, but I hope you'll think I'm charming all the same.
I don't disapprove of Christmas or approach it ironically. I am overtly Christian, but pagans might recognize in me theological undertones of which Pat Robertson would not approve. My way of celebrating acknowledges the traditions and symbolism of pre-Christian midwinter festivals, and I feel totally okay and unconflicted about combining those symbols with aspects of the Christian religion. My brand of religion is light-hearted and joyful.
The holly and the ivy, when they are both full-grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown
Chorus: Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer
The playing of the merry pipes, sweet singing in the choir.
The holly bears a berry as red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to do us sinners good.
The holly bears a blossom as white as the lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ to be our dear savior.
The holly bears a prickle as sharp as any thorn
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ on Christmas day in the morn.
The holly bears a bark as bitter as any gall
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ for to redeem us all.
The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown
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Date: 2003-12-02 06:13 am (UTC)[1] This is purely as a statement of fact, and does not imply any criticism of people who are Christian.