God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day;
To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray.

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessèd Babe was born,
And laid within a manger upon this blessèd morn;
The which His mother Mary did nothing take in scorn.

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

From God our heavenly Father a blessèd angel came;
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same;
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name.

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

“Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you afright
This day is born a Savior of a pure Virgin bright,
To free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s power and might.”

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind,
And left their flocks a-feeding in tempest, storm and wind,
And went to Bethl’em straightaway this blessèd Babe to find.

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

But when to Bethlehem they came where our dear Savior lay,
They found Him in a manger where oxen feed on hay;
His mother Mary kneeling unto the Lord did pray.

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface.

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.

God bless the ruler of this house, and send him long to reign,
And many a merry Christmas may live to see again;
Among your friends and kindred that live both far and near -

That God send you a happy new year, happy new year,
And God send you a happy new year.

The Victorians certainly loved Christmas and so do we!

The joyful family of We Make History celebrated this wonderful season of the Birth of Jesus in the old Victorian style with lively music, enjoyable dancing, caroling, drama, gift giving and the most cheerful and pleasant company one could ask for.  Indeed, there was plenty of good cheer for all!

Fashions were encouraged from any point in the Victorian era circa 1840-1900 but many in modern evening attire and a few "old timers" in Regency or Georgian era clothing were embraced and made welcome as well. :o)

 

To the Entire We Make History Family

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Grand Gallery of Christmas 2011

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Notes

from Victorian Times

Dear We Make History Family,
What a pleasure it was to begin the Christmas season together with you at our 11th annual Victorian Christmas Ball.
What better way to celebrate the season of the Birth of Jesus than with Joy - the joy of fellowship with friends and family, the joy of music and dance, the joy of giving, the joy of worshipping through timeless carols and the joy of expectations of good things to come.
I trust that your entire Christmas season has indeed reflected joy and that blessing shall abound for us all in a Happy New Year.
Your faithful servant,
Lord Scott
of
We Make History

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Col. Scott

Just wanted to send you a quick email to say we all had a great time at the American Heritage Festival and the Victorian Christmas Ball was a very enjoyable evening. Thank you so much for all the work you put into planning these and such events.

Really looking forward to seeing pictures from both!

Once again thanks!!!

Matthew P.

Casa Grande, AZ

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Love the pictures! Thank you ever so much for posting them. :)

Because of Him,
Melissa

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I continue to be amazed by the depth in which you embrace our history, which is, by the way, GREAT! and by which you've lent your talents in developing these events. May I applaud you, your family and volunteers. Happy New Year and continue to carry on this wonderful living history which I so love as well.

Sharon

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