We Wish You a Merry Christmas

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas" is a popular 16th century Christmas carol that comes from the West Country of England.We Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics Song Christmas-lyrics.org  It comes from the English tradition in which rich people gave Christmas treats such as figgy puddings, a type of pudding like the modern day Christmas pudding, to carolers on Christmas Eve.Lester, Meera (2007). Why Does Santa Wear Red?: And 100 Other Christmas Curiousities Unwrapped p.146. Adams Media, 2007We Wish You a Merry Christmas! - Christmas Songs of England

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