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0:00:36 > 0:00:42- Welcome to the climax of the - 2015 Christmas Carol Competition.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- The contest - is for Welsh primary schools.
0:00:45 > 0:00:49- It asks for an original carol - performed by the school choir.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53- We've already heard - some of the carols last week...
0:00:53 > 0:00:57- ..but here's a recap - if you missed that programme.
0:00:59 > 0:01:04- # There were months of sailing - to reach a better life
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- # The Mimosa transports us
0:01:07 > 0:01:11- # On a distant voyage #
0:01:11 > 0:01:14- # Dear Santa, dear Santa
0:01:15 > 0:01:18- # Here's a short note from me
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- # I will kindly ask you
0:01:22 > 0:01:24- # If I could have a favour #
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- # We must remember
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- # And try not to be sad
0:01:32 > 0:01:36- # Today is a day of celebration
0:01:36 > 0:01:40- # The birthday of Jesus Christ #
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- # July was the date of the landing
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- # And we were miserable and cold
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- # December brought romance - to enchant us
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- # Puerto Madryn looked beautiful - below the moonlight #
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- # Searching for a shelter, - a haven for three
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- # Fleeing from the soldiers
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- # Who came in their masses #
0:02:10 > 0:02:15- We've already heard some - amazing carols that vary in style.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- But there are many more to come...
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- ..and we'll find out who'll - be crowned the winners for 2015.
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- Let's get started.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33- We're Ysgol Gynradd Bodedern and - our carol is called Deuwn Ynghyd.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37- The carol was composed - by Ioan Williams and Nia Evans.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- We hope you enjoy it!
0:02:40 > 0:02:46- # There's no room at the inn
0:02:46 > 0:02:54- # There's no welcome at the door
0:02:55 > 0:03:01- # A refugee before his birth
0:03:02 > 0:03:09- # Jesus Christ, a beautiful baby
0:03:09 > 0:03:15- # The outcasts knock once again
0:03:15 > 0:03:23- # Knocking constantly - with determination
0:03:24 > 0:03:30- # Is there room in your heart?
0:03:30 > 0:03:37- # Where is - the carpenter's son's family?
0:03:38 > 0:03:44- # We come together - all the children of the world
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- # We come together
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- # We come together- - # Together
0:03:48 > 0:03:52- # And bow before thee
0:03:53 > 0:03:59- # We unite to sing - in joyful and cheerful praise
0:04:00 > 0:04:06- # This is a season of kindness - to our fellow man
0:04:07 > 0:04:12- # There is room this Christmas
0:04:13 > 0:04:21- # There's a star above your head
0:04:22 > 0:04:27- # Today, we welcome you
0:04:28 > 0:04:35- # And unite the family - below the heavens
0:04:36 > 0:04:41- # Come into our midst
0:04:41 > 0:04:48- # Show us your compassion now
0:04:50 > 0:04:55- # And reign over tranquillity
0:04:56 > 0:05:03- # On the break of the new dawn
0:05:04 > 0:05:09- # We come together - all the children of the world
0:05:10 > 0:05:12- # We come together
0:05:12 > 0:05:13- # We come together- - # Together
0:05:14 > 0:05:17- # And bow before thee
0:05:19 > 0:05:25- # We unite to sing - in joyful and cheerful praise
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- # This is a season of kindness - to our fellow man
0:05:30 > 0:05:36- # Yes, it is #
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- Have you chosen your favourite yet?
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- I have and here it is.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- That was a very poor joke.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51- I mean the carols.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- The standard is incredibly high - this year.
0:05:55 > 0:06:00- Our next carol is by - Ysgol Gynradd Llwynderw in Swansea.
0:06:03 > 0:06:06- We're from Ysgol Llwynderw, Swansea.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- Our carol is called - Carol y Teithwyr.
0:06:09 > 0:06:14- I wrote the lyrics - and Miss Lewis wrote the melody.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- I was inspired - to write these lyrics...
0:06:17 > 0:06:22- ..after watching the news coverage - of the Syrian refugees.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Mary and Joseph were also travellers - who had no shelter.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- I thought it would be a good idea - to write a carol on this theme.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- # Did you hear the Christmas story?
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- # It's a story of travellers
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- # Mary travelled on a donkey - and had no shelter
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- # This year, - what welcome will I receive?
0:06:51 > 0:06:55- # Did you hear the Christmas story?
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- # It's a story for the ages
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- # A story of a family - with no shelter
0:07:04 > 0:07:09- # A story with a message
0:07:09 > 0:07:14- # A very Merry Christmas
0:07:14 > 0:07:18- # To the children of the world - on their journey
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- # Did you hear the story - of the Wise Men
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- # Who travelled from the East?
0:07:34 > 0:07:39- # They followed a star with hope
0:07:39 > 0:07:43- # This year, - an angel will be close by
0:07:44 > 0:07:48- # Did you hear the Christmas story?
0:07:48 > 0:07:52- # It's a story for the ages
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- # A story of a family - with no shelter
0:07:58 > 0:08:02- # A story with a message
0:08:02 > 0:08:06- # A very Merry Christmas
0:08:06 > 0:08:11- # To the children of the world - on their journey
0:08:17 > 0:08:22- # Did you hear the Christmas story?
0:08:22 > 0:08:25- # A story of a family on a journey
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- # This year, - to all of those who are travelling
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- # A very Merry Christmas
0:08:36 > 0:08:41- # Did you hear the Christmas story?
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- # It's a story for the ages
0:08:45 > 0:08:49- # A story of a family - with no shelter
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- # A story with a message
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- # A very Merry Christmas
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- # To the children of the world - on their journey
0:09:04 > 0:09:08- # Did you hear the Christmas story?
0:09:08 > 0:09:13- # It's a story for the ages
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- # A story of a family - with no shelter
0:09:18 > 0:09:22- # A story with a message
0:09:23 > 0:09:27- # A very Merry Christmas
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- # To the children of the world - on their journey
0:09:33 > 0:09:40- # To the children of the world - on their journey #
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- Within two days, we'll all be among - the hustle and bustle of Christmas.
0:09:48 > 0:09:51- The next carol is about just that.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57- We're Ysgol Bro Banw in Ammanford.
0:09:57 > 0:10:03- Our carol is about decorating the - Christmas tree and making the food.
0:10:03 > 0:10:07- Our altos and sopranos - sound perfect...
0:10:07 > 0:10:11- ..and we've had a lot of fun - learning the carol.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16- # The time has come - to celebrate the festival
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- # Full of joy and excitement - and a handful of fun
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- # We celebrate his birth, - our Lord God
0:10:25 > 0:10:29- # We'll spread the Good News - over every mountain and sea
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- # We'll sing our song - and bring Wales together
0:10:33 > 0:10:37- # And share our excitement - with the four corners of the globe
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- # We'll hold our hands - for the biggest miracle
0:10:41 > 0:10:44- # And thank the Lord - for the birth of Jesus Christ
0:10:53 > 0:10:57- # We'll light up the streets - and decorate our trees
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- # And stuff the turkey, - the biggest in the world
0:11:01 > 0:11:05- # We'll prepare our concert - and learn every word
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- # I really hope that I can play Mary - this year
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- # We'll sing our song - and bring Wales together
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- # And share our excitement - with the four corners of the globe
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- # We'll hold our hands - for the biggest miracle
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- # And thank the Lord - for the birth of Jesus Christ
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- # I've behaved throughout the year
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- # I'm hopeful - that Father Christmas will call
0:11:42 > 0:11:46- # We'll put carrots, - mince pies and wine ready
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- # It's no surprise - that he has a large belly
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- # We'll sing our song - and bring Wales together
0:11:54 > 0:11:59- # And share our excitement - with the four corners of the globe
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- # We'll hold our hands - for the biggest miracle
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- # And thank the Lord - for the birth of Jesus Christ
0:12:06 > 0:12:10- # We'll sing our song - and bring Wales together
0:12:10 > 0:12:15- # And share our excitement - with the four corners of the globe
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- # We'll hold our hands - for the biggest miracle
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- # And thank the Lord - for the birth of Jesus Christ
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- # And thank the Lord - for the birth of Jesus Christ #
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- Yeah!
0:12:34 > 0:12:37- Ysgol Bro Banw - obviously enjoyed themselves.
0:12:37 > 0:12:42- Only two carols remain - before we hear from our judges.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- After the break, we have more carols - to entertain you...
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- ..and we'll also hear - the winning carol.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- See you in a few minutes.
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0:13:10 > 0:13:14- Welcome back to the - 2015 Christmas Carol Competition.
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- Over the past few months, Welsh - primary schools have been busy...
0:13:19 > 0:13:25- ..composing new carols - to be performed by the school choir.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- The next carol - is by Ysgol Gellionnen.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36- Hello, we're Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg - Gellionnen in Clydach.
0:13:36 > 0:13:42- Our carol is called Nadolig i Bawb - and it was written by Mrs Williams.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- Merry Christmas!
0:13:46 > 0:13:49- # On a clear and quiet night
0:13:49 > 0:13:53- # Their song whispered in the breeze
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- # The story of baby Jesus
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- # Who was born in an empty stable
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- # We heard the song of the angels
0:14:03 > 0:14:05- # And the Wise Men came from afar
0:14:06 > 0:14:09- # The shepherds brought their gifts
0:14:09 > 0:14:14- # And an innkeeper leant a hand
0:14:14 > 0:14:21- # His message has reached the hills
0:14:22 > 0:14:24- # His message has reached the sea
0:14:25 > 0:14:31- # His message is in the breeze - that whispers to you and me
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- # The message is in your heart
0:14:35 > 0:14:38- # In playtime and in work
0:14:38 > 0:14:41- # To love God and your fellow man
0:14:41 > 0:14:45- # For all eternity
0:14:51 > 0:14:55- # Give a child the right to smile
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- # And to have food each day
0:14:58 > 0:15:01- # The right to go to school
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- # And the right to be strong
0:15:05 > 0:15:08- # Open the doors to your heart
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- # Just as the innkeeper did
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- # The true meaning of Christmas
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- # Whispers in the wind
0:15:20 > 0:15:27- # His message has reached the hills
0:15:27 > 0:15:30- # His message has reached the sea
0:15:31 > 0:15:37- # His message is in the breeze - that whispers to you and me
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- # The message is in your heart
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- # In playtime and in work
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- # To love God and your fellow man
0:15:48 > 0:15:51- # For all eternity
0:15:53 > 0:16:00- # His message has reached the hills
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- # His message has reached the sea
0:16:03 > 0:16:09- # His message is in the breeze - that whispers to you and me
0:16:10 > 0:16:13- # The message is in your heart
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- # In playtime and in work
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- # To love God and your fellow man
0:16:20 > 0:16:27- # For all eternity #
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- Some of you may have already - got your favourite carol...
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- ..but the competition - isn't over yet.
0:16:43 > 0:16:48- There's one more carol before - we hear the result from our judges.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- Here's the final carol.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- Two schools have amalgamated.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02- They are Ysgol Pant Y Rhedyn - and Ysgol Babanod Llanfairfechan.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Our carol is Molwn Frenin Nef - and it was written by Mrs Williams.
0:17:08 > 0:17:16- # We praise the King of Heaven
0:17:16 > 0:17:24- # We praise the King of Heaven
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- # He was born in a manger of hay
0:17:29 > 0:17:33- # In the tender care - of Joseph and Mary
0:17:33 > 0:17:41- # Come and worship Him
0:17:46 > 0:17:53- # Watching their flock
0:17:54 > 0:18:02- # Watching their flock
0:18:03 > 0:18:06- # That's what the Shepherds did
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- # When they saw a light on the hill
0:18:10 > 0:18:18- # And heard a message - from the angels
0:18:23 > 0:18:30- # The Wise Men came together
0:18:31 > 0:18:38- # The Wise Men came together
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- # On their journey - over the hills and moors
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- # In the bright light of the star
0:18:47 > 0:18:55- # They gave Him expensive gifts
0:19:00 > 0:19:05- # Show us the way to live
0:19:06 > 0:19:07- # Show us the way to live
0:19:08 > 0:19:14- # Show us the way to live
0:19:14 > 0:19:16- # Show us the way to live
0:19:17 > 0:19:20- # We will praise you
0:19:20 > 0:19:24- # In the name of God
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- # We wish you a Merry Christmas
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- # We wish you a Merry Christmas
0:19:32 > 0:19:40- # We wish you a very Merry Christmas
0:19:40 > 0:19:49- # We wish you - a very Merry Christmas #
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- The children of Llanfairfechan - bring the contest to a close.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- The moment has arrived.
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- It's time for the result of the - 2015 Christmas Carol Competition.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- After receiving a variety - of high standard carols...
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- ..Margaret and myself - have made a decision.
0:20:24 > 0:20:29- In joint-third position, there's - Ysgol y Graig with Nadolig y Wladfa.
0:20:29 > 0:20:34- They are joined by Ysgol Gellionnen - with Nadolig i Bawb.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- # For all eternity #
0:20:38 > 0:20:42- In second place, we have Ysgol - Bro Banw with Bwrlwm Nadolig.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- # We'll hold our hands - for the biggest miracle
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- # And thank the Lord - for the birth of Jesus Christ #
0:20:51 > 0:20:56- The winners for 2015 gave us a - totally original and musical carol.
0:20:56 > 0:20:59- It's Ysgol Sant Curig in Barry...
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- ..with Tango Trelew.
0:21:11 > 0:21:14- A huge congratulations to them.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- Well done to every school - who entered our competition.
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- We've had a great response.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25- I hope you enjoy the festivities.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- A very Merry Christmas to you all.
0:21:32 > 0:21:35- # We travelled on board the Mimosa
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- # On a long and tiring journey
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- # Across the Atlantic Ocean - to the Welsh Colony
0:21:43 > 0:21:46- # To protect - our culture and language
0:21:52 > 0:21:56- # July was the date of the landing
0:21:56 > 0:21:59- # And we were miserable and cold
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- # December brought romance - to enchant us
0:22:03 > 0:22:07- # Puerto Madryn looked beautiful - below the moonlight
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- # To the music of carols, - family and friends joined together
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- # To remember - the Saviour of the World
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- # From the foot of America, - came the cry of Christmas
0:22:20 > 0:22:23- # That Christ - was the Saviour of the World
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- # The Welsh emigrated - without a second thought
0:22:33 > 0:22:36- # And the Wise Men travelled far
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- # Everyone hoped for one thing
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- # The promise of a better life
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- # Our new home might have been bare
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- # But the message of our song - was the same
0:22:57 > 0:23:00- # We praise and worship our King
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- # We bow down to the baby
0:23:05 > 0:23:09- # To the music of carols, - family and friends joined together
0:23:09 > 0:23:12- # To remember - the Saviour of the World
0:23:13 > 0:23:16- # From the foot of America, - came the cry of Christmas
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- # That Christ - was the Saviour of the World
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- # The Saviour
0:23:22 > 0:23:23- # The Saviour- - # The Saviour
0:23:24 > 0:23:25- # The Saviour
0:23:25 > 0:23:27- # The Saviour- - # The Saviour
0:23:32 > 0:23:37- # To the music of carols, - family and friends joined together
0:23:37 > 0:23:40- # To remember - the Saviour of the World
0:23:40 > 0:23:44- # From the foot of America, - came the cry of Christmas
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- # That Christ - was the Saviour of the World #
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