the holly & the ivy

by merah & thom

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Kristin Fung pure beauty, like a soft christmasy whisper in my ear :)

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warm wishes for a beautiful holiday and winter season, and hoping for your health and happiness this new year!

love, m & t

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the holly and the ivy
when they are both full grown
of all trees that are in the wood
the holly bears the crown

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 flower
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to be our dear Saviour

the holly bears a berry
as red as any blood
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
to do all people good

the holly bears a prickle
as sharp as any thorn
and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
on christmas day in the morn

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released December 24, 2020
mara nesrallah - voice, synths
mingjia chen - voice
tom upjohn - guitar, mixing & mastering

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merah & thom Toronto, Ontario

mara & tom reimagined familiar winter carols and hymns so you can reimagine what this season means to you

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