Lasst uns froh und munter sein

Let us be happy and cheerful is a German song for the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra (December 6 ). Therefore it belongs to the group of Advent and Christmas.

History

Text and melody from the 19th century. Occasionally Annegarn Josef (1794-1843) is given as the author.

Content

The song describes the anticipation of the children on the feast of St. Nicholas. Here, the gifts Teller plays a crucial role: It is situated by the children on the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas and filled overnight with candy. Therefore you have the Nicholas then also be grateful.

Text

1 Let us be happy and cheerful and rather rejoice with all our hearts! [note 1] Funny, funny, lalalalala! Soon Nicholas Eve is here, Nicholas is coming soon! 2 Soon our school is out, then we draw happily home. Funny, funny, ... [note 2] 3 Then add ' I the plate on, Nik'laus certainly sets it what. Funny, funny, ... 4 If the plate on the table, I sing ' happy again and fresh: Funny, funny, ... [note 2] 5 If I sleep ', then I dream now brings Nik'laus something for me. Funny, funny, ... 6 When I got up, I run ' fast down to the plate. Funny, funny, ... 7 Nik'laus is a good man, which we can not thank you enough. Funny, funny, ...

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