" The Holly and the Ivy Credits/Composer: arr. Jill Gallina Voicing: Studiotrax CD The cherished English carol has been united here with an original melody and lyric by the arranger. Sublime and elegant with simple harmonies and vocal play between parts, this choral will sparkle amid your holiday concert.

1 The holly and the ivy when they are both full grown, of all the trees that are in the wood the holly bears the crown. Refrain: The rising of the sun and the running of the deer, the playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir. 2 The holly bears a blossom, white as the lily flower.

Feb 13,  · The Holly and the Ivy D The holly and the ivy, Bm A When they are both full grown, D Bm Of all the trees that are in the wood, G A7 D The holly bears the crown. D .

Nov 10,  · King's College Cambridge #4 The Holly and the Ivy arr Walford Davies - Duration: spiritdei , views. 50+ videos Play all Mix - The Holly and the Ivy YouTube.

The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown The rising of the sun And the running of the deer.

Mediaeval Baebes performing The Holly and the Ivy.. First published in a broadside in , The Holly and the Ivy connects the medieval symbolism of the holly plant with early Christianity where it’s been a popular advent decoration since the 15th Century. According to historians, the ivy represents the Virgin Mary and the holly represents Christ, with it’s thorns, flame-like shape, and.

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown [Refrain:] O, the rising of the sun, And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir. The holly bears a blossom, As white as lily flow'r, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To be our dear Saviour [Refrain].

The Holly and the Ivy is part of a long tradition of British talent collaborating with European, American or other foreign influences. Britain has always been a cultural melting pot, in which 5/5(1).

The holly and the ivy, When they are both full grown, Of all trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown [Refrain:] O, the rising of the sun, And the running of the deer The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir. The holly bears a blossom, As white as lily flow'are, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, To be our dear.