Jul Jul, strålande Jul (Christmas, shining Christmas)
Happy and blissful Holidays everyone!
Personally, I am not a very religious girl.
But I do love Christmas. It’s the time when I get to see my scattered family of world-citizens. It’s when many want to show the best side of themselves by sharing best wishes and thoughts of Love and Peace. And very importantly, it is how we get ourselves through the darkest days (at least over here in Europe) of the year together.
We light candles, decorate our houses and streets with shiny things, we celebrate life, we reflect, think of those in need and maybe even help them. We eat special food and drink special drinks, we give eachother thoughtfully collected presents, and a hug.
So if you haven’t seen it yet or heard it yet on Social Media: Here is our little present for you (it includes a virtual hug)! We took a spin on the gorgeous Swedish Christmas-Classic “Jul Jul, strålande Jul”! and you can listen to it for free on Soundcloud and on Bandcamp.
Lyrics: Edvard Evers / Music: Gustaf Nordqvist. Published: 1921
Arrangement and production: Wilco Koster and Dave Sahanaja @My Cozy Homestudio
Vocals: Charllotte / Artwork: Edwin Boering / Photography: Vassilis Triantis
Here is the translation of this very special song:
Christmas, christmas, shining christmas
Luster over white forests
Heaven’s crowns with sparkling lights
Glimmering arcs in all the God’s houses
Psalm that is sung from time to time
Eternal longing for light and peace
Christmas, christmas, shining christmas
Luster over white forests
Come, come, blessed christmas
Lower your white wings
Over the battles’ blood and alarm
Over all the deep sighs coming from human chests
Over those families who go to rest
Over the young ones’ dawning nest
Come, come, blessed christmas
Lower your white wings
Catch up soon! XOXO Charllotte