We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Peter Paul And Mary · Other Songs - Peter Paul And Mary

Once in a year, it is not thought amiss

To visit our neighbors and sing out like this.



We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.



We all want some figgy pudding

We all want some figgy pudding

We all want some figgy pudding

And a cup of good cheer.

And we won't go until we get some

We won't go until we get some,

We won't go until we get some.

So bring it right here.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

A happy New Year.



Once in a year, it is not thought amiss

To visit our neighbors and sing out like this.

Of friendship and love, good neighbors abound

And peace and goodwill the whole year around.



(Pace!) (Shanti!) (Salud!) (Shalom!)

The words mean the same, whatever your home.

Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?

Why can't we have Christmas the whole year around?



We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas

And a happy New Year.

About We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Peter, Paul, and Mary's 1963 recording of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" stands as a definitive example of the folk revival movement that swept the United States in the early 1960s. The group transformed the traditional English carol into a sophisticated, harmonized arrangement that blended acoustic guitar with vocal improvisation, distinguishing it from the original English folk style. Their version became an instant hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and establishing the trio as the leading voice of American folk music. The song's success was driven by its catchy melody and the band's signature vocal style, which emphasized emotional delivery over strict adherence to the original lyrics. While the track is widely recognized as a Christmas classic, it also served as a vehicle for the artists to explore social commentary and political themes, a hallmark of their broader discography. The recording remains a cornerstone of the folk genre, influencing countless subsequent artists and cementing the Peter, Paul, and Mary legacy in popular culture.