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Christmas songs
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Patricia Elvira
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Christmas songs
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I need some christmas songs for teaching my students .I �ve found some but they are too old maybe you know some songs that are more happier. |
1 Nov 2010
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mariannina
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Hi! How old are your students? |
1 Nov 2010
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mariaolimpia
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Have a look at
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1 Nov 2010
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libertybelle
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How can good Christmas songs be too old?
And old songs are not necessarily sad.
As a music teacher - I know that many of the oldies are the ones played over and over again - and not many new Christmas songs have lasting power at all.
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1 Nov 2010
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Olindalima ( F )
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Hi Patricia
I have to say I fully agree with LB.
Old Xmas carols are the ones who take us back to our happy times, when we were so sure there was a Santa, preparing his sleigh, shouting for Vixen and Prancer and our most wonderful, our dearest Rudolph, old carols are the ones who can tie generations.
Give them a try, they are full of xmas feelings, poetry, happiness, world �s imaginery is all there, for all of us who celebrate this season.
Hope you can find what you need
Linda
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1 Nov 2010
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almaz
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It �s strange how meanings change over the centuries. �Carolling� in the Middle Ages used to refer to the dance and, more often than not, was bawdy and licentious.Oh, and I don �t think there �s any reason whatsoever to believe that Bing Crosby�s version of "Santa Claus is coming to town" is intrinsically any better than Bruce Springsteen�s/Iggy Pop�s/Lady Gaga�s. Older doesn�t necessarily mean better, but then again, nostalgia is a powerful judge. |
2 Nov 2010
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missgvsyou
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I find that students really respond to a recognizable tune. I suggest you find out if there are any songs that are in both English and in their language and teach them those. |
2 Nov 2010
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arielmlee
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Try jingle bell rock. The tune is catchy. |
2 Nov 2010
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Vickiii
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My favourite which has a story behind it about the soldiers calling a truce at christmas-
Snoopy �s Christmas
I agree with Jingle Bell rock - It rocks!!!
Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer is always a hit with kids.
Jingle Bells is of course the classic hit for kids. They love it - and they can change the lyrics so easily ie Jingle bells, batman smells, robyn ran away. Very easy.
Hope this helps.
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2 Nov 2010
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