The Palms Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday 11/30/2022
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location
Chapel

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1. Silver Bells

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas
Children laughing, people passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you’ll hear

[Chorus]
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day

Strings of streetlights, even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch
This is Santa’s big scene
And above all this bustle, you’ll hear

[Chorus]
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city
Ring a ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Soon it will be Christmas day.

 

2. Ode to Yuma

Coyotes howl, are you listenin’?
In the pool the water’s glistenin’.
A beautiful sight. We’re happy tonight.
Livin’ in the Yuma Wonderland.
Gone away is the blizzard,
Here to stay is the lizard.
A warm sunny day. We like it that way.
Livin’ in the Yuma Wonderland.
In the desert we will have a cookout,
With beer and music it’s a lot of fun.
Christmas dinner is a new tradition.
Its tamales and beef tacos by the ton.
Later on, we’ll perspire,
As temper’tures rise even higher.
A warm sunny day. We like it that way.
Livin’ in the Yuma Wonderland.
In the desert we will have a cookout,
With beer and music it’s a lot of fun.
Christmas dinner is a new tradition.
Its tamales and tacos by the ton.
Later on, we’ll perspire,
Temper’tures rise even higher.
A warm sunny day. We like it that way.
Livin’ in the Yuma Wonderland.
Merry Christmas to you, Happy Hannukah too
Have a happy happy a happy New Year

 

3. A Moose in a Maple Tree

On the first day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: a moose in a
maple tree.

On the second day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: two
polar bears and a moose in a maple tree.

On the third day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: three
snowmen, two polar bears and a moose in a maple tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: four
totem poles, three snowmen, two polar bears and a moose in a
maple tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: five hockey
sticks, four totem poles, three snowmen, two polar bears and a
moose in a maple tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: six whales
breaching, five hockey sticks, four totem poles, three snowmen,
two polar bears and a moose in a maple tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: seven
beavers building, six whales breaching, five hockey sticks, four
totem poles, three snowmen, two polar bears and a moose in a
maple tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: eight
lobsters nipping, seven beavers building, six whales breaching,
five hockey sticks, four totem poles, three snowmen, two polar
bears and a moose in a maple tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: nine
Mounties riding, eight lobsters nipping, seven beavers building,
six whales breaching, five hockey sticks, four totem poles, three
snowmen, two polar bears and a moose in a maple tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: ten salmon
leaping, nine Mounties riding, eight lobsters nipping, seven
beavers building, six whales breaching, five hockey sticks, four
totem poles, three snowmen, two polar bears and a moose in a
maple tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, a Canuck sent to me: eleven
sled dogs mushing, ten salmon leaping, nine Mounties riding,
eight lobsters nipping, seven beavers building, six whales
breaching, five hockey sticks, four totem poles, three snowmen,
two polar bears and a moose in a maple tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas a Canuck sent to me: twelve
skiers skiing, eleven sled dogs mushing, ten salmon leaping,
nine Mounties riding, eight lobsters nipping, seven beavers
building, six whales breaching, five hockey sticks, four totem
poles, three snowmen, two polar bears and a moose in a maple
tree!

 

4. Mary Did You Know

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Would one day walk on water?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy
Has come to make you new?
This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Will give sight to a blind man?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Will calm the storm with his hand?

Did you know that your baby boy
Has walked where angels trod?

When you kiss your little baby
You kiss the face of God.

Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know?

Mary, did you know? Did you know?
Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?

Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?
Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?

The blind will see, the deaf will hear
The dead will live again.

The lame will leap, the dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb.

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Is Lord of all creation?

Mary, did you know that your baby boy
Would one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy
Is heaven’s perfect Lamb?
That sleeping child you’re holding is the great, I Am.

Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)
Mary, did you know? (Mary, did you know?)
Mary, did you know? Oh

 

5. Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the snowman
Is a fairytale they say
He was made of snow, but the children know
How he came to life one day

There must have been some magic
In that old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around.

Frosty the snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say he could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me.

Frosty the snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun
Now before I melt away

Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all
Around the square saying
Catch me if you can

He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler “stop!”

Thumpity-thump-thump
Thumpity-thump-thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpity-thump-thump
Thumpity-thump-thump
Over the hills of snow

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the snow man
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye saying
Don’t you cry
I’ll be back on Christmas Day!

 

6. God Bless the USA

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,

And I had to start again with just my children and my wife,

I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,

‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

 

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free,

And I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me,

And I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today

‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.

 

(Army)

First to fight for the right,

and to build the nation’s might,

and the Army goes rolling along.

 

Proud of all we have done,

fighting ‘til the battle’s won,

and the Army goes rolling along.

 

Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!

The Army is on its way.

Count off your cadence loud and strong.

 

For where‘er we go,

we will always know,

that the Army goes rolling along.

 

(U.S. Marines)

From the halls of Montezuma,

to the shores of Tripoli,

we fight our country’s battles

in the air, on land and sea.

 

First to fight for right and freedom,

and to keep our honor clean.

we are proud to claim the title of,

United States Marine.

 

(U.S. Navy)

Anchors Aweigh, my boys Anchors Aweigh!

Farewell to foreign shores, we sail at break of day-ayay-ay.

Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam.

Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!

 

(U.S. Air Force)

Off we go, into the wild blue yonder,

climbing high into the sun.

Here they come zooming to meet our thunder.

At ‘em boys, give ‘em the gun.

 

Down we dive, spouting our flame from under.

off with one hell of a roar!

We live in fame or go down in flame.

Ain’t nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force.

 

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free,

and I won’t forget the men who died who gave that right to me,

and I gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today,

‘cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.

 

7. Snoopy’s Christmas

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum
Do kannst mir sehr gefallen!

The news had come out in the First World War
The bloody Red Baron was flying once more
The Allied command ignored all of its men
And called on Snoopy to do it again

Was the night before Christmas, 40 below
When Snoopy went up in search of his foe
He spied the Red Baron, fiercely they fought
With ice on his wings Snoopy knew he was caught

Christmas bells those Christmas bells
Ring out from the land
Asking peace of all the world
And good will to man

The Baron had Snoopy dead in his sights
He reached for the trigger to pull it up tight
Why he didn’t shoot, well, we’ll never know
Or was it the bells from the village below?

Christmas bells those Christmas bells
Ringing through the land
Bringing peace to all the world
And good will to man

The Baron made Snoopy fly to the Rhine
And forced him to land behind the enemy lines
Snoopy was certain that this was the end
When the Baron cried out, “Merry Christmas, mein friend!”

The Baron then offered a holiday toast
And Snoopy, our hero, saluted his host
And then with a roar they were both on their way
Each knowing they’d meet on some other day

Christmas bells those Christmas bells
Ringing through the land
Bringing peace to all the world
And good will to man

Christmas bells those Christmas bells
Ringing through the land
Bringing peace to all the world
And good will to man

Christmas bells those Christmas bells
Ringing through the land

8. Arizona Christmas

Red Chilli REEFs

HANGS ON MY DOOR

OUR OLD DOG ASLEEP NEAR THE FIRE ON THE FLOOR

TAMALES ARE STEAMING IN THE BLACK KETTLE POT

IT’S TIME TO BE GRATEFULL FOR ALL THAT I GOT

 

SO ALL ROADS ARE DRESSED IN RED AND GREEN LIGHTS

FIRE UP THE CHIMMNEY this SIC silent night

WE GATHER TOGETHER GOOD FRIENDS AND GUITARS

IN THE SUNORAN DESERT OUT UNDER THEIR STARS

 

IT’S AN ARIZONA CHRISTMAS THERE IS SNOW UP THE HILLS

AND DOWN IN THE VALLEY JUST ENOUGH OF A CHILL

TO REMEMBER CERTAIN SEASON OF GOOD WILL AND CHEER

AND WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR…….

 

BURL IVES DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE SILVER AND GOLD

BEING A TOWN CALLED CHRISTMAS IN ARIZONA BOLD

THERE IS A LEGEND THAT ASK YOU MY HOLIDAY CHEER

SAYS IRVING BERLIN WROTE WHITE CHRISTMAS YEAR..

 

IT’S AN ARIZONA CHRISTMAS THERE IS SNOW UP THE HILLS

AND DOWN IN THE VALLEY JUST ENOUGH OF A CHILL

TO REMEMBER CERTAIN SEASON OF GOOD WILL AND CHEER

AND WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR…….

 

LUMANARIES GLOW ON CHRISTMAS EVE

DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I STILL BELIEVE

WE’LL GIVE REMEMBRANCE TO THOSE WE HELD DEAR

AND THE HOWL OF THE COYOTOES TILL ME SANTA IS NEAR ..

 

IT’S AN ARIZONA CHRISTMAS THERE IS SNOW UP THE HILLS

AND DOWN IN THE VALLEY JUST ENOUGH OF A CHILL

TO REMEMBER CERTAIN SEASON OF GOOD WILL AND CHEER

AND WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR..

 

TO HELL WITH NEW WINDSOR WE HAVE CHRISTMAS HERE

MERRY ARIZONA CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

9. Baby It’s Cold Outside

I really can’t stay
Baby it’s cold outside
I gotta go away
Baby it’s cold outside

This evening has been
Been hoping that you’d dropped in
So very nice
I’ll hold your hands they’re just like ice

My mother will start to worry
Beautiful what’s your hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar

So really I’d better scurry
Beautiful please don’t hurry
Well maybe just a half a drink more
I’ll put some records on while I pour

The neighbors might think
Baby it’s bad out there
Say what’s in this drink?
No cabs to be had out there

I wish I knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell
I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell

Why thank you
I ought to say no, no, no sir
Mind if move in closer?
At least I’m gonna say that I tried

What’s the sense of hurting my pride?
I really can’t stay
Baby don’t hold out
Baby it’s cold outside

Ah, you’re very pushy you know?
I like to think of it as opportunistic

I simply must go
Baby it’s cold outside

The answer is no
But baby it’s cold outside
The welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in

So nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious
Gosh your lips look delicious!

My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious
Gosh your lips are delicious!

Well maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before
And I don’t even smoke

I’ve got to get home
Baby you’ll freeze out there
Say lend me your comb

It’s up to your knees out there!
You’ve really been grand,
I feel when I touch your hand
But don’t you see?
How can you do this thing to me?

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my life long sorrow!

At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died!
I really can’t stay
Get over that old out

Baby it’s cold
Baby it’s cold outside

Okay fine, just another drink then
That took a lot of convincing!

10. Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin’ and blowin’ up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air

What a bright time, it’s the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet
That’s the jingle bell rock

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin’ and prancin’ in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air

What a bright time, it’s the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin’ feet
That’s the jingle bell
That’s the jingle bell
That’s the jingle bell rock

11. Here Comes Santa Claus

Here comes Santa Claus,
Here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus Lane,
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin’ on the reins.
Bells are ringin’, children singin’,
All is merry and bright.
So hang your stockings and say your prayers,
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Here comes Santa Claus,
Here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus Lane,
He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys
For boys and girls again.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
Oh what a beautiful sight,
So jump in bed, and cover your head,
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Here comes Santa Claus,
Here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus Lane,
He’ll come around when chimes ring out,
It’s Christmas time again.

Peace on earth will come to all,
If we just follow the light,
So let’s give thanks to the Lord above
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Here comes Santa Claus,
Here comes Santa Claus,
Right down Santa Claus Lane,
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
Pullin’ on the reins.
Bells are ringin’, children singin’,
All is merry and bright,
So jump in bed, and cover your head,
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Peace on earth will come to all,
If we just follow the light,
So let’s give thanks to the Lord above
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight,
So let’s give thanks to the Lord above
‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

12. Oh Christmas Tree

Oh, Christmas Tree

Is Only instrumental

Play your air Piano

13. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen
Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
“Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You’ll go down in history”

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
“Rudolph, with your nose so bright
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then how the reindeer loved him
As they shouted out with glee
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
You’ll go down in history”

14. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

He’s making a list
He’s checking it twice
He’s gonna find out
Who’s naughty or nice

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

He sees you when you’re sleeping
He knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake

So you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

The kids in girl and boyland
Will have a jubilee
They’re gonna build a toyland
All around the Christmas tree

So you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus (is comin’ to town)
Santa Claus (is comin’ to town)
Santa Claus is comin’
Santa Claus is comin’
Santa Claus is comin’
To town

15. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep

Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus
Underneath the mistletoe last night
She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep
She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep

I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus
Underneath his beard so snowy white
Oh, what a laugh it would have been
If daddy had only seen
Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night

16. Yellow Snow

[Intro]
*barking*

[Verse 1]
Oh, the weather outside was whitening
‘Til the dog did something frightening
He’s got no other place to go
Yellow snow, yellow snow, yellow snow

And he doesn’t show signs of stopping
As he sniffs around his dropping
You see him everywhere you go
In the snow, yellow snow, yellow snow

[Chorus 1]
When he finally goes outside
He’ll be frolicking ’round in the storm
He’ll be marking our yard with pride
You can tell by the steam that it’s warm

[Verse 2]
When the snow begins its thawing
It reveals those puppy drawings
He’s a frisky little pooch van Gogh
Yellow snow, yellow snow, yellow snow

[Bridge]
Come here, Yeller. Come on boy. Good doggie
Oh, not on Frosty

[Chorus 2]
He’ll be marking our yard with pride
You can tell by the steam that it’s warm

[Verse 3]
Well, he’s happy and his tail starts waggin’
But the snowman’s left side is saggin’
There’s a little puddle right below
Yellow snow, yellow snow, yellow snow
Yellow snow, yellow snow

[Outro]
Yellow snow
(Little patches of yellow snow)
Yellow snow
(Little patches of where Fido goes)

17. Silent Night

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!

18. Wizard in Winter

Wizard in Winter

Is Only instrumental

Play your air Guitar

 

19. Winter Wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight we’re happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song
As we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He’ll say, “Are you married?”
We’ll say, “No man”
But you can do the job when you’re in town

Later on, we’ll conspire
As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid the plans that we’ve made
Walking in a winter wonderland

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?
In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight we’re happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland

Gone away is the bluebird
Here to stay is a new bird
He sings it a song, as we go along
Walking in a winter wonderland

In the meadow we can build a snowman
And pretend that he’s a circus clown
We’ll have lots of fun with Mr. Snowman
Until the other kiddies knock him down

When it snows, ain’t it thrilling?
Though your nose gets a chilling
We’ll frolic and play the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland

 

20. Canadian Jingle Bells

Dashing through the snow, in Santa’s flying sleigh, over Canada we go, giving gifts along the way! Everything’s lit up, under the northern lights, and everywhere in Canada has such amazing sights!

We see a herd of moose, out by Dawson City, The Yukon takes my breath away, its glaciers are so pretty. Then up by Yellowknife, out by a diamond mine, there’s a guy ice fishing, with a big one on the line!

CHORUS: Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way from Victoria to Halifax across the Hudson Bay – Hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way – it’s Christmas time in Canada, so Merry Christmas – Eh! Back to BC’s coast, whales are making merry, swimming with the salmon, beside a BC ferry.

Over in Alberta, across the mighty Rockies, cowboys at a rodeo are riding bulls like jockeys. As we glide across the prairies, Santa spots a loon, then we see a flock of them out by Saskatoon.

But in Manitoba, we had a little scare, when Santa almost landed on a sleeping polar bear! Up in Nunavut, among the caribou, we see an inuksuk and a seal-skin canoe! Ontario’s lit up, with Christmas lights and balls, and the hockey fans roar louder than Niagara Falls!

When we get to Quebec, it’s a perfect Christmas scene. Kids are making snowmen and eating chocolatine! Onward to New Brunswick, and music fills the air. It’s a kitchen party, with fiddlers fiddling there!

CHORUS Out on PEI, Mounties are in the stables eating turkey dinner with Anne of Green Gables! We’re in Nova Scotia, just one thing left to do, fill the Christmas stockings for the crew of Bluenose Two! The presents are delivered, Santa says “Enough!” so we land in Newfoundland for a scoff and a scuff. It’s great to be Canadian!

Anyone can see, it’s the coolest country in the world—the true north strong and free! CHORUS

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