Cabo Verdean Christmas song for you

Like world music? Here's a Christmas song from a Cabo Verdean poet and composer.

Manuel d' Novas (February 24, 1938 — September 28, 2009) was a Cabo Verdean poet and composer. Get ready to swing and tap your toes! And yes, we sang it at the stake choir’s inspiring Christmas program — AFTER the closing prayer.

Even the fire extinguisher was decked out for the holiday.

Here’s the translation:

“Hoje e Natal”

Today is Christmas brother

Night of peace and joy

Day of birth of our brother

party day and harmony

Christ Jesus, son of God and Mary

It brought us the light,

love and wisdom

Oh hallelujah,

Hallelujah, son of David

Joy, good parties for the whole world

Merry Christmas to you

Good morning, good health

Happy Christmas my love

Happy Holidays everyone

Happy holidays to all my friends and family! Thanks for walking with me.

-Marci

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