HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE
Words and Music by John Eric Klemesrud © 2023

It may be dark and colder these days
But that won’t stop our bright joyful ways
Light the candles, let the music play
Spinning around the sun and its rays
Cycles of life will start a new phase
Hope is here now, let our spirits raise

Happy Winter Solstice! Sunshine will start drawing near
Happy Winter Solstice! Raise up your glass in good cheer

Gather around and ready the lights
Festival time will brighten the night
Set the Yule log, decorate the hall
Science marks this great cycle of Earth
Tilt to the sun sparks nature’s rebirth
Bells are ringing, let the trumpets call

Happy Winter Solstice! Sunshine will start drawing near
Happy Winter Solstice! Join with your friends in good cheer

It may be dark and colder these days
But that won’t stop our bright joyful ways
Light the candles… let the music play…

Happy Winter Solstice! Sunshine will start drawing near
Happy Winter Solstice! Raise up your glass in good cheer

Happy Winter Solstice! Sunshine will start drawing near
Happy Winter Solstice! Join with your friends in good cheer

SOLSTICE NIGHT
Words & Music by John Eric Klemesrud © 2023

A light in the dark
A reason for hope, just a spark
On a long Solstice night
A song in the air
A gathering for those who care
On a cold Solstice night

The time may seem bleak but I know it’s the start
And just the mere thought of this change warms my heart

May we keep hopes shared by candlelight
May your dreams be sweet on Solstice night
Your light seems most bright when it’s darkest outside
The weather may turn but our joy will abide

The stories and songs will reflect all around
The great joys of Yuletide that people have found

May we keep hopes shared by candlelight
May your dream be sweet on Solstice night
Your light seems most bright when it’s darkest outside
The weather may turn but our joy will abide

A smile in the crowd
The feeling up high on a cloud
On a long Solstice night
A star in the sky
The tear drops of joy from my eye
On a cold Solstice night