Christmas Comes But Once A Year - The Barra MacNeils

Christmas Comes But Once A Year Lyrics

[Verse 1]
On the road the frost is glistening
People stream from midnight mass
Friendly candles glow in windows
Strangers greet you as you pass
Home then, to the laden table!
Ham and goose and pints of beer
Whiskey handed around in tumblers
Christmas comes but once a year!
[Verse 2]
Puddings made with eggs and treacle
Seeded raisins an' brown suet
Sifted breadcrumbs and mixed spices
Braised with wine and plenty fruit
Cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg!
Porter, brandy and old ale!

Don't forget the wine and whisky!
Christmas comes but once a year
[Verse 3]
Plenty fussing in the kitchen
Lay the food on every plate
Men, impatient in the hallway
Gulping porter while they wait
Who cares if there's no tomorrow?
Now's the time to spread good cheer!
Pass the punch around the table;
Christmas comes but once a year!
Who cares if there's no tomorrow?
Now's the time to spread good cheer!
Pass the punch around the table;
Christmas comes but once a year!
Lyrics Submitted by Amanda