《The Christians And The Pagans》歌词

[00:00:00] The Christians And The Pagans - Dar Williams

[00:00:13] Amber called her uncle said "We're up here for the holiday

[00:00:17] Jane and I were having Solstice now we need a place to stay "

[00:00:23] And her Christ-loving uncle watched his wife hang Mary on a tree

[00:00:28] He watched his son hang candy canes all made with red dye number three

[00:00:33] He told his niece "It's Christmas Eve I know our life is not your style "

[00:00:38] She said "Christmas is like Solstice and we miss you and its been awhile "

[00:00:43] So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table

[00:00:48] Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able

[00:00:53] And just before the meal was served hands were held and prayers were said

[00:00:57] Sending hope for peace on earth to all their gods and goddesses

[00:01:07] The food was great the tree plugged in the meal had gone without a hitch

[00:01:11] Till Timmy turned to Amber and said "Is it true that you're a witch "

[00:01:17] His mom jumped up and said "The pies are burning " and she hit the kitchen

[00:01:22] And it was Jane who spoke she said "It's true your cousin's not a Christian "

[00:01:27] "But we love trees we love the snow the friends we have the world we share

[00:01:32] And you find magic from your God and we find magic everywhere "

[00:01:37] So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table

[00:01:42] Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able

[00:01:47] And where does magic come from I think magic's in the learning

[00:01:51] 'Cause now when Christians sit with Pagans only pumpkin pies are burning

[00:02:01] When Amber tried to do the dishes her aunt said "Really no don't bother "

[00:02:06] Amber's uncle saw how Amber looked like Tim and like her father

[00:02:11] He thought about his brother how they hadn't spoken in a year

[00:02:15] He thought he'd call him up and say "It's Christmas and your daughter's here "

[00:02:22] He thought of fathers sons and brothers saw his own son tug his sleeve saying

[00:02:26] "Can I be a Pagan " Dad said "We'll discuss it when they leave "

[00:02:32] So the Christians and the Pagans sat together at the table

[00:02:37] Finding faith and common ground the best that they were able

[00:02:41] Lighting trees in darkness learning new ways from the old and

[00:02:46] Making sense of history and drawing warmth out of the cold