"NOLLAIG CHRIDHEIL"

Words and Music by:
JOHN ROBERT MALLERNEE
Official Bard of Clan Henderson
Thursday 05 November 2004
Armed Forces Retirement Home
Washington, D.C. 20011-8400

VERSE # 1:
Nollaig Chridheil!
Christmas bells are ringing.
Scotland's wee ones
Run merrily at play.
Nollaig Chridheil!
Everybody's singing,
For Iosa Criosd
Was born on Christmas Day!

CHORUS:
Clann a nan Alba
Seinn Nollaige aimsir.
Children of Scotland
Sing of Christmas time.
Shona is dream uile.
Everyone is happy.
Cluig Nollaige aimsir.
Christmas bells will chime.

VERSE # 2:
Nollaig Chridheil!
Throughout the misty islands,
Clansmen and kith
Will gather, far and near.
Nollaig Chridheil!
It's time for feasts and stories.
Even furry beasties
Love this time of year.

VERSE # 3:
Nollaig Chridheil!
Our Christmas fire is cheering.
Outside the door,
The wintry winds are cold.
Nollaig Chridheil!
Opening our Bible,
Wee ones listen closely
While the tale is told.