We Wish You a Merry Christmas Lyrics

A traditional English carol from the West Country, dating back centuries, in which carolers wish a household well and cheerfully ask for "figgy pudding" before they go. Best for ages 3–8. The warm, repetitive structure makes it one of the easiest carols for young children to learn and to sing as a group, building the sense of togetherness that group singing fosters. The old-fashioned words (figgy pudding, kin, good tidings) gently stretch vocabulary and offer a window into holiday traditions of the past. Sing it as a little procession from room to room to capture the original caroling spirit. For more festive group songs, see our [holiday kid songs](/blog/holiday-kid-songs), [Christmas songs for toddlers](/blog/christmas-songs-for-toddlers), and the social benefits in [group singing benefits for children](/blog/group-singing-benefits-for-children).

We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year!

Good tidings we bring,
To you and your kin.
We wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year!

Oh, bring us some figgy pudding,
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding,
Oh, bring us some figgy pudding,
And bring it right here!