Carol St Day & Christmas greetings from Cornwall 2012

Carol St Day is a traditional Cornish Carol from the village of St Day in the mining area near Redruth.. After the Cornish language fell from common use the Cornish words were lost for a while. The rather awkward English translation survived and, with the renaissance of Cornish, the ancient text was revived. It flows far more comfortably than the English version.

Carol St Day


Tune Cornish trad.
Now the holly bears a berry as white as the milk,

And Mary she bore Jesus all wrapped up in silk.

And Mary she bore Jesus, our saviour for to be,

And the first tree in the greenwood it was the holly
Holly, holly,
And the first tree in the greenwood it was the holly

Now the holly bears a berry as green as the grass,

And Mary she bore Jesus who died on the cross.

Now the holly bears a berry as blood it is red,

And Mary bore Jesus who rose from the dead.

Now the holly bears a berry as black as the coal,

And Mary she bore Jesus who died for us all.
 
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Ma Grun war'n Gelynen, Ga lyu-y lethwyn
Ha Jesu o maylyes Yn dylias owrlyn
 
Ha Mam o an Maghteth, Marya Mam Dew,
 Ha gwedhen an gwella, an gelynen yu
Kelyn, Kelyn,
Ha gwedhen an gwella an gelynen yu.
 
Ma grun war'n gelynen, 'ga lu yu gwelswer
Ha Jesu o crowsjs, Y vam yn awer
 
Ma grun war'n gelynan, ga lyu yu gosruth
Jesus 'gan Sylw'as; vernans mar druth.
 
Ma grun war'n gelynan, 'ga lyu yu glowdhu
Ha Jesus o marow; dredho nu a vew



With Yvonne Fuller and Dorothy Marshall.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• Cornwall
• Cornish
• St
• Day
• Carol

[basenjidiva]

Aaah... thank you, dear Yvonne, for another special treat. Your talents are seemingly endless, and all of us are the fortunate beneficiaries of these gifts.  Jus joins me in thanking you and sending happy, merry and joyous wishes to you for the holidays. Super-hugs!!!

[Kievest]

Dear Yvonne, Your videos never, never disappoint in their unique subject matter, presentation,

enjoyment and enrichment! This is no exception! Your voice is warm and inviting. Your enunciation and meaningful interpretation of the lyrics is clear, and the story of the carol

is wonderfully told. Visuals are expressive and the natural wonders of the Cornwall

seascape are poetic. Thank you for making the Holiday Season bright!

[agingbeauty]

Thank you for this lovely Carol,beautifully sung. Happy,happy Christmas dear Yvonne !

Greetings from Verdi Square, NY ! C. Ponzillo

[cantorandopera]

My first hearing or Cornish. A lovely little carol. Thank you for your good wishes and for uploading such a charming and original video. The music and photos are filled with the spirit of this holiday season. Brava to all involved :)) Rowna

[dantitustimshu]

Many thanks, Yvonne. This is simply lovely and sublime. Here's also wishing you & your loved ones peace, joy and happiness in the Christmas season and the New Year!

[CurzonRoad]

Interesting, fascintating, beautiful.... thank you!

... and Happy Holidays!

[JeanHeliosOfficial]

Beautiful! Merry Xmas!!!

[MrGer2295]

MOLTO BELLO!!! Thank you for sharing ! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR !