The Bison
The Bison is vain, and (I write it with pain)
The Door-mat you see on his head
Is not, as some learned professors maintain,
The opulent growth of a genius' brain;
But is sewn on with needle and thread.
Written by Hilaire Belloc.
Christmas Carols From Around The World eBook!
Featuring sheet music and links to recordings!
Over 75 beloved carols from countries and cultures all around the globe. Each includes the full text in the original language, with an English translation. Each also features links to recordings on the Mama Lisa website, some by professional musicians, but many by ordinary people who have contributed them to us, to help preserve their culture. Most include beautiful illustrations and sheet music. Many have commentary sent to us by our correspondents who write about the history of the songs and what they meant in their lives.
We've included beloved favorites from all over the world like:
-"Tu scendi dalle stelle (You Come Down from the Stars)" from Italy.
-"Guillô prends ton tambourin (Patapan)" from France.
-And "Cantos para pedir posada (Carol to Ask for Lodging)" from Mexico.
We've also included English language favorites like:
-"Good King Wenceslas".
-And spirituals like "Go Tell It On The Mountain".