To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
refrain:
O Mystery, O Mystery, we long for your redemption.
O Mystery, O Mystery, we long for your redemption.

For in a world where might makes right
somewhere a Babe cries in the night.
O Mystery, O Mystery, we long for your redemption.

refrain

Mid threats of war and hateful cries
a single star begins to rise.
O Mystery, O Mystery, we long for your redemption.

refrain

And in this time let rushing cease
as Love reveals the Prince of Peace.
O Mystery, O Mystery, we long for your redemption.

Martha Postlewaite, St. Paul, MN

To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!
You run right to the warming hut,
and feel the lutefisk in your gut.
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing
How icy are the waters!

O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!
You cast your favorite fishing pole,
right down the icy fishing hole.
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing
How icy are the waters!

O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!
You feel a big tug on your line,
You dream of fish on which you'll dine.
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters!

O' ice fishing, o' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters.
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters.
You try and try and try to pull,
It gets away, you lose your cool.
O' ice fishing, O' Ice fishing,
How icy are the waters.

O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters.
O' ice fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters.
You finally quit at the end of the day,
You stop to eat at Subway.
O' icy fishing, O' ice fishing,
How icy are the waters.

David Bedford, New Germany, MN

To the tune of: "Deck the Halls"
Shop the mall, it is the season,
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.
But keep in mind the actual reason.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

For confident consumer spending
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.
Will keep the Dow from its descending.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

These hard times will be just hist'ry
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.
If we put more stuff 'neath our tree.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

The end to economic sorrow
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.
Is spend like there is no tomorrow.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

It's time to satisfy our craving.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.
Low interest rates - there's no sense saving.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

And since it's truly great for business,
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.
Have a very spendy Christmas.
Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy, buy.

Gail Gilliland, Duluth, MN

To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
A shopping spree for family,
To prove that we adore them.
A shopping spree for family,
Although we can't afford them.
It wouldn't feel like Christmastime,
Until we've spent our last thin dime.
On a shopping spree for family,
We'll live in abject poverty.

A shopping spree for family,
The spending bliss is heaven.
A shopping spree for family,
I've filed Chapter Eleven.

One day a knock came on my door,
I won't be spending anymore.
I wonder if my family,
Will post my bail and set me free.

A shopping spree for family,
And every son and daughter
Will gather for a Christmas feast
While I have bread and water.

Just 12 short months of doing time,
I should get out at Christmastime
For a shopping spree for family,
It proves that we adore them.

Cindy Johnson, Woodbury, MN

To the tune of: "Deck the Halls"
Find a reason to be jolly!
I'm afraid I can't, for they've all gone.
What's the reason for your folly?
I invested all within Enron.
What about the great big tax break?
That is all fine if you have a job.
So you'll live off the welfare state?
Tell me Arthur-Anderson weren't 'on the rob'.

Buy some presents, spend some money,
Place all your trust back in our stocks.
Hope you don't think I'm being funny,
Why's it always me who stops the rot?
Low inflation, low taxation,
Don't you believe this is our way back?
Losing rights at your discretion,
I'm not so sure you're on the right track.

Then how about the terrorists?
What about the ones we have right here?
So would you tie our hands and fists?
Only while objectives aren't so clear.
So you're not for a righteous war?
No, that is not what Christmas is for.
Then who am I talking to?
I'm just the guy who elected you!

Craig Beckett, Minneapolis, MN

To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
At Christmas time, at Christmas time,
We celebrate His birth.
At Christmas time, at Christmas time,
When Jesus came to earth.
The shepherds heard the angels sing.
They rushed to see the tiny king.
At Christmas time, at Christmas time,
The night of Jesus' birth.

At Christmas time, at Christmas time,
The wisemen saw the star.
At Christmas time, the three men came
On camels from afar
To see the baby, meek and mild
And bring gifts to the holy child.
At Christmas time, at Christmas time,
The night of Jesus' birth

At Christmas time, at Christmas time,
God's precious son, He gave us.
He came to earth to give us life,
And then He died to save us.
If we will only ask him in
He'll love us and forgive our sin.
At Christmas time, great gift divine,
Our precious Lord and Savior.

Jan Johnson, Alexandria, MN

To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog!
How horrible thy breath smells
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
What germ inside thy mouth dwells!
You're short and brown and look so clean,
But your dog breath is so obscene.
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
How horrible thy breath smells!

O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
Such odor doth thou bring us!
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
Our dog toothpaste you distrust.

Your every yawn creates a breeze,
A waft that knocks us to our knees.
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
Such odor doth thou bring us!

O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
Thy dentures so unsightly!
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
We grimace unpolitely.

Each tooth doth house bacteria,
Foul-smelling cafeteria
O Wiener Dog, O Wiener Dog,
Thy dentures so unsightly!

Jules Jackson, Roseville, MN

To the tune of: "She'll be Comin' 'Round the Mountain"
You'll be drivin' sleighs and reindeer when you come
You will set an all time record! Oh, what fun!
The whole world will be rocking
When you fill those Christmas stockings
We will all be happy when the day is done.

You'll be comin' down the chimney, Christmas night
You'll be making people's holidays so bright
Now, before you really try it
I suggest you start your diet
If you don't you're probably going to get stuck tight.

Do you think that Jenny Craig might be your "fix"?
Maybe eating less would help to do the trick
'Stead of milk and cookies, nightly
A red suit that fits too tightly
Being skinny, just could make you happy Nick!

But if you are short on willpow'r, Mr. Claus
You should still remember to stick to your cause
Bring those toys and trucks and candy
Or some cash would come in handy
We'll still honor you, in kind, with our applause.

So, Pig-Out on milk and cookies when you come
You deserve the extra cal'ries in your "Tum"
You have had the "Rotund Belly"
That resembles "Jiggly Jelly"
No use changing now, when food is so much fun.

Darlene Thompson, Jesup, IA

To the tune of: "O Christmas Tree"
O Weatherman, O Weatherman!
You said that it would snow!
O Weatherman, O Weatherman!
You said that it would snow!

My shovel waits in deep despair,
My boots are cracking from dry air,
O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
You said that it would snow!

O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
You lied to me again!
O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
You lied to me again!

The storm you waved your arms about,
Is now heading for the south.
O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
You lied to me again!

O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
One last plea I issue!
O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
One last plea I issue!
I want some snow, I want it now,
I want a lot so they must plow.
O Weatherman, O Weatherman,
One last plea I issue.

Anne Bang, Foley, MN

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