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Christmas Bazaar (2023)

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Tell your family, tell your friends The snow is falling, it’s time again Bundle the kids, hop in the car It’s the Badgerland Christmas Bazaar A Christmas bazaar! In Badgerland? Yep! Laughter and love, and hot cocoa in your hand The nativity scene is out of sight Back-lit baby with halogen lights (so bright) And a 10-foot douglas fir Sponsored by J. B. Wright Insurance Consulting Come on everybody to the Badgerland Christmas bazaar doors open at 10 Games, treats, gifts Festive decor and more Bring the whole family Uncles and aunties Kids under 8 eat for free (Yeah) Chocolate yule logs (we got ‘em) Candy cane pie (oh, sweet) Reindeer head cookies stacked up to the sky (so high) Caramel corn Gluten-free popcorn too Double butter, dill pickle (woo) Little cakes, lemon squares Sugar flakes, stewed pears Coffee and tea Milk and sugar are free And a gingerbread village sponsored by Blooms & Seeds For all your gardening needs It’s a Christmas bazaar in Badgerland Come on, everyone, doors open at 10 Gifts, treats, games Festive decor and more Badgerland Christmas Bazaar Get in the car You don’t have to go far Come on Get in the car For one magical Saturday in December, the Badgerland Elementary School will be transformed into the 36th Annual Badgerland Christmas Bazaar. At 3, the silent auction gets underway with desirable items donated by many of Badgerland’s most financially successful businesses. A reminder from Pastor Carter: We will NOT be accepting cheques this year for auction items. That’s for you, Steven. Come on everybody to the Badgerland Christmas bazaar doors open at 10 Gifts, treats, games Festive decor and more
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Welcome welcome Christmas, Dawho fawho ramus, Welcome Christmas day! Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart and hand to hand, Welcome Christmas day! Christmas day is in our grasp, long as we have hands to clasp, Welcome dawho dores.
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Winters come Wind is blowing at the door and my van won't start on this cold Christmas morning Cause the coolant is leaking out onto the snow It looks like the head gaskets pretty well blown I'm not driving anywhere tonight How can I get home for Christmas ? I bet Jessie's swigging down the eggnog and Amanda is eating all apple pie The turkey will be sitting there cold on the plate Darnit, I'm going who cares if I'm late! Leave the car in the driveway, let's open the shed I throw my legs over my bike's steel frame I'm biking home for Christmas Ok it’s about 30 below outside And there’s a ton of snow on the ground Mom’s house is pretty far away So I’m going to have to put on my long johns for this one Maybe a couple put on my extra thick socks The turkey will be sitting their cold on the plate Darnit, I'm going who cares if I'm late! I throw my legs over my bike’s steel frame See you soon mom, I love you always I'm biking home for Christmas I'm biking home for Christmas
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You’re counting your blessings I’m praying for discounts I’ve marked all the sales in the ads Some will pack clothes and travel Some will rent cars to drive Some will take shoes and belts off just to fly Some will bring covered dishes Casseroles and Pumpkin Pies I’ll be taking mine to-go this time It’s the darkest day of the year Grab the camping gear Black Friday’s here! Hold your loved ones dear Push and shove and cheer Black Friday’s here! It’s the darkest day of the year Grab the camping gear Black Friday’s here! Some will pitch tents and camp out Just to be the first inside Sleep on sidewalks where we’ll push and fight So hug your loved ones around the neck Left the family to stand in line Think of all the amazing deals we’ll find
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Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed: Mary was that Mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all, And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall: With the poor and mean and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy. And our eyes at last shall see him Through his own redeeming love, For that Child so dear and gentle, Is our Lord in heaven above: And he leads his children on To the place where he is gone.
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Come on, everybody, to the Badgerland Christmas Bazaar, doors open at 10 Gifts, treats, games, Festive decor and more
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When things go wrong but will not go right Though you do the best you can When life seems dark as the hour of night Well a pint of plain is your only man When money’s tight and is hard to get And your horse has also ran And all you have is a heap of debt Well a pint of plain is your only man (I think we’ll make it) (I think we’ll do just what we can) (A quiet searching) (Go find the child in Bethlehem) Your health is bad And your heart feels strange (Pull back the curtains) And your face is pale and wan (And let the winter light come in) And the doctor says that you need a change (An advent morning) Well a pint of plain is your only man (The humble child adoring) In times of trouble and lousy strife (The wolf with the lamb) Though you’ve still a darling plan (The leopard lying with the goat) You still can turn to a better life (The calf and lion) (And a little child will lead them)
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Hark! how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say "Throw cares away." Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling One seems to hear Words of good cheer From ev'rywhere Filling the air Oh how they pound Raising the sound O'er hill and dale Telling their tale Joyf'ly they ring While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas
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I see Dasher and Dancer, I see Donner and Blitzen. I see brown paper packages, I see warm woolen mittens. I see the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay, but what's a penguin doing in your Christmas display?
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How am I here? Why does it baffle? I won a tree at the Christmas raffle I’ll take the bus with it to my abode But when I’m on board, I’m not alone Everyone with trees of their own A forest on wheels, the woods on the road! At home, when I take off my boots (the tree starts sprouting shoots!) And as I close the door, across the floor (the tree spreads out its roots!) Pinecone that falls from its limb (I stuff beneath my shirt!) since bellybutton lint’s more fertile than dirt So now I’m stuck, I feel erased Why am I planted in this place? Light up the tree that grows out of me! Light please, light up the tree that grows out of me! Light then, light up the tree that grows out of them! Light too, light up the tree that grows out of you! Light what? Light up the tree that grows out of us!
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The time is getting near, yeah, it’s the best time of the year. The girls are drinking hot cider, and the guys are drinking ginger beer. Uncle Mike is dressed up like Santa Claus, and everybody says it’s nice to see ya. We heard the doorbell ring, and we opened the door and it was Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche’s at the Christmas party checking out the decorations at the Christmas celebration, yeah, and when he saw the angel on the tree, he wasn’t offended, no, he wasn’t, no! Friedrich Nietzsche’s at the Christmas party -we tried to say hello, he smiled and he said he had to go, but then he kissed our sister under the mistletoe, oh we got a bit defensive! And Friedrich mingled on, and some sentiments were shared. He ate most of the Belgian chocolate, but nobody seemed to care. And then he taught us this German song, it was beautiful and expressive! And then we started to sing “silent night”, and Friedrich started looking kind of pensive. And he stared at the three little wisemen figurines for an hour. He thought that the lights on the tree looked like a meteor shower. He looked at the lit up baby Jesus on the roof of my neighbors house and he cried, “That little thing I said about God being dead it’s a lie!”. Friedrich Nietzsche’s at the Christmas party checking out the sights and sounds, change of heart by leaps and bounds…he forgot everything that he thought he knew, now he’s wishing a merry Christmas to you!
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It's Christmas time, blissful time, It's Christmas time again. The shepherds and the wise men came from afar. To Bethlehem they hastened, led by a star. Angels brought the news, the Savior is born, Peace on earth goodwill toward men. Baby in a manger, star in the sky. Joy in our hearts, tears in our eyes. It's Christmas time, blissful time. It's Christmas time again. Snowflakes are falling, hills and meadows are white. Angels bring good tidings, on this holy night. Baby in a manger, star in the sky, Joy in our hearts, tears in our eyes. It's Christmas time, blissful time, It's Christmas time again. Snowflakes are falling, hills and meadows are white. Angels bring good tidings on this holy night. Baby in a manger, star in the sky. Joy in our hearts, tears in our eyes. It's Christmas time, blissful time, It's Christmas time again.
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Come on everybody to the Badgerland Christmas bazaar, doors open at 10 Gifts, treats, games Festive decor and more Bring the whole family!
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Right in front of me, I see scenery that's looks very lovely. As the snow falls I just watch humbly. As season changes and comes to be. I go for a walk I hear Christmas caroling from the other block. See people at the mall about to shop. It's that time again for a Christmas drop. See the lights hear the sounds and maybe I might hear some jingle bells. There is no other reason he brings season. He brings hope and salvation for us to believe in. I look to the night sky. I see the stars that are shining bright and Ima look to the brightest one, for the brightest one to be my guiding light. Right in front of me, I see scenery that's looks very lovely. As the snow fall I just watch humbly. As season changes and comes to be. The season is here, the seasons that signifies the end of the year. Filled with family, friends and late night cheer. The time I get spend with those I hold dear. I can't believe how a year has gone by. We always seem surprised how time flies. I always hate having to say goodbyes. So Ima say see you next year and wait till it arrives. Right in front of me, I see scenery that's looks very lovely. As the snow fall I just watch humbly. As season changes and comes to be.
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Walking, on this cold winter’s day In the harsh winds, snow flakes fall with grace Bundled, up all warm; winter coat, scarf and toque, They’re all worn But out in the cold, it fuels my soul The solitude of this winter’s day Deciduous, trees Are absent, of all their leaves Save a cardinal, perched in red Singing its lovely song, high above my head But out in the cold, it fuels my soul The solitude of this winter’s day
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All year he thought about it and finally made good on his plans woke up the next morning with words no one understands It seems he’s lost all feeling and his mouths not working right on a straw based liquid diet he’s looking at a silent night Chorus: Di dite my ton peyahts tah timahs (He got his tongue pierced for Christmas) Dowh I dunt noh whut tuh do (Now he don’t know what to do) Di dite my ton peyahts tah timahs (He got his tongue pierced for Christmas) Dan di teal blant and bloo (And it’s still black and blue) Diff pi tuhn doh back neh tyenuh (If he could go back in time) Iduh dinuh mitultoh datooh (He’d get a mistletoe tattoo) He tried sending Christmas cards before he lost all hope a slobbery mess was made trying to seal the envelopes Volunteering at the mission brought about humiliation slurred words were heard arrests was made public intoxication Repeat Chorus Mahmy Timahs!
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Ponderosa pines Before we’ve been turned Into fine wine We go through a sort of ringer Written on stone By God’s finger Mary didn’t have an easy path But she, like many women Was an empath Felt deeply the messages of God The angels and shepherds Her heart was awed And she was known to ponder While she was here Still over yonder She meditated on the Wonderful ways God has rearranged her days She didn’t know the road ahead But she trusted God instead Of fearing for her life Embraced the mystery In the midst of strife And her son became the savior Because she was so full of favor If you ever dismay or wonder Be like Mary and simple ponder
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Ere zij God In de hoge Vrede op aarde In de mensen Een welbehagen Amen
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O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night Oh night divine Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name
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After Mom threw a gingerbread house at Dad He stormed off mad, and has been crashing at my Uncle’s pad We visit him on the weekend The garbage full of beer cans He says he doesn’t miss her Just trying out Tinder Mom tells me Dad kissed a dental hygienist And this other time he had the nerve to call her fat I tell her it’s a rough patch But no need to get un-hitched You’re also hard to defend After that fling with his best friend I’ll gladly trade my presents For a Christmas with my parents I’ll stop bullying other kids If they’d just hold hands again Santa, Jesus or whoever you are Let my Dad move back in From Christmas to eternity I just want a normal family I’ll gladly trade my presents For a Christmas with my parents I’ll start making real friends If they’d just hold hands again Santa, Jesus or whoever you are Let my Dad move back in From Christmas to eternity I just want a boring family I’ll gladly trade my presents For a Christmas with my parents I’ll stop calling social services If they’d just hold hands again Santa, Jesus or whoever you are Let my Dad move back in From Christmas to eternity I just want a happy family
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Will you ask me what I want Will you really hear me Will you make note Will you go rogue In hope With joy May we make this May we make this May we make this a practice all year May we make this a practice all year May we make this our way May we make this our way
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“Are you waking?” shout the breezes To the tree-tops waving high, “Don’t you hear the happy tidings Whispered to the earth and sky? Have you caught them in your dreaming, Frozen streams and snowy swells?                     Do you know the joy we bring you In the merry Christmas bells? “Are you waking, flowers that slumber In the deep and frosty ground? Do you hear what we are breathing To the listening world around? For we bear the sweetest story That the glad year ever tells: How He loved the little children, — He who brought the Christmas bells
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Smell of cotton candy in the air Try the spicy chocolate if you dare Everything is decked in colored lights At the Christmas market for the night Buy the Christmas wreath we all admire Pause to warm our toes now by the fire Carousels and carols in the square At the Christmas market, see you there Strolling through the stalls of handmade art Roasted chestnuts warm the winter heart Snow is falling softly, clean and bright At the Christmas market for the night
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Here I am, in a booth of my own design Not one passerby has stopped, and I guess that’s fine It’s a cold night to believe my dream could be reality I sell crocheted shorts, ah! A work of art you wear They’re not for sports ... or anything, really But they were made with care She’s so hot, that’s she’s sweating through her T-shirt Despite the wind and falling snow She spots my booth, and bold variety of her dream made reality She sees crocheted shorts, ah! A work of art you wear They’re not for sports ... or anything, really But they were made with care I wanted a cool side-hustle: A market booth with things to sell I was gainfully employed, But my work never brought me joy All my dreams had gone to ground Thought all was lost, but then I found The inline and the tapered hook Some yarn and a beginner’s book My dreams were finally coming true! I’d fill a booth, I’d follow through I’d start a brand, an online store I’d be a great entrepreneur With my crocheted shorts, ah! A work of art you wear They’re not for sports ... or anything, really But they were made with care They’re not for sports ... or anything, really But they were made with care
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You're looking at our 15th annual Badgerland Christmas album.
Come on, everybody, to the Badgerland "Christmas Bazaar",
With contributions from artists across Canada, the United States, and the world.

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released December 10, 2023

Album art by Aaron DeVries

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