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0:00:38 > 0:00:43- Hello and welcome to the - 2017 Christmas Carol Competition.
0:00:44 > 0:00:46- This is one of two programmes...
0:00:46 > 0:00:50- ..that looks back at this year's - Prynhawn Da carol competition.
0:00:50 > 0:00:55- The competition asks school choirs - to perform an original carol.
0:00:55 > 0:01:00- Since the competition started - over 100 carols have been composed.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03- Let's take a look back - at some former winners.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- # Our aim is to send a box
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- # Yes, a box full of love
0:01:10 > 0:01:16- # We'll put a smile on the faces - of the world's children #
0:01:16 > 0:01:21- # We are the angels - that deliver the news
0:01:22 > 0:01:28- # Come quickly, - it's a magnificent story #
0:01:28 > 0:01:33- # But we remember the baby - who lay snug in the hay
0:01:34 > 0:01:36- # We remember Jesus
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- # Jesus, Mary's son #
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- # "Stille Nacht, silent night"
0:01:47 > 0:01:52- # To remember - the Saviour of the World #
0:01:52 > 0:01:55- # Our new home might have been bare
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- # But the message of our song - was the same
0:01:59 > 0:02:03- # We praise and worship our King
0:02:03 > 0:02:07- # We bow down to the baby #
0:02:07 > 0:02:12- # Christ the Lord, the King
0:02:12 > 0:02:19- # Who came down from Heaven
0:02:21 > 0:02:28- # Who came down from Heaven #
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- The competition goes from - strength to strength.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41- This year, we had 35 entries - and each carol was fantastic.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- Our judges, Steffan Rhys Hughes - and Elin Llwyd...
0:02:45 > 0:02:49- ..were given the tough task - of choosing a shortlist of ten.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- Tonight, we'll hear five of them.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55- We start with - Ysgol yr Hendy school, Llanelli.
0:03:01 > 0:03:07- Ysgol yr Hendy is delighted - to reach the finals this year.
0:03:07 > 0:03:13- Mrs Sian Lloyd, a teacher at the - school, wrote the melody and lyrics.
0:03:13 > 0:03:15- Our carol is called Dawns y Dolig.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- It's about the build-up to Christmas - as we wait for Santa to call...
0:03:21 > 0:03:26- ..not forgetting the true meaning of - Christmas which is Christ's birth.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29- We hope you enjoy our special carol.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- # December's here once again
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- # The month of great excitement
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- # The pretty trimmings - are all around
0:03:44 > 0:03:48- # White snow on the floor
0:03:48 > 0:03:51- # It's Christmas once again
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- # Come all, come together
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- # To dance around the tree
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- # Jesus Christ came to the world
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- # Santa, the reindeer and his sleigh
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- # Gifts for everyone
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- # There's excitement - in every household
0:04:20 > 0:04:24- # Whilst waiting for the man
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- # It's Christmas once again
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- # Come all, come together
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- # To dance around the tree
0:04:35 > 0:04:40- # Jesus Christ came to the world
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- # A sack full of gifts
0:04:49 > 0:04:52- # For all the children of the world
0:04:52 > 0:04:56- # To remember the baby
0:04:56 > 0:05:00- # The King in the manger
0:05:00 > 0:05:03- # It's Christmas once again
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- # Come all, come together
0:05:08 > 0:05:11- # To dance around the tree
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- # Jesus Christ came to the world
0:05:21 > 0:05:24- # A time to give and receive
0:05:25 > 0:05:28- # We'll celebrate as one
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- # The birth of the small baby
0:05:32 > 0:05:35- # We dance together as one
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- # It's Christmas once again
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- # Come all, come together
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- # To dance around the tree
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- # Jesus Christ came to the world
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- # It's Christmas once again
0:05:55 > 0:05:58- # Come all, come together
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- # To dance around the tree
0:06:02 > 0:06:07- # Jesus Christ came to the world #
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- The schools on the shortlist are - from every part of Wales and beyond.
0:06:30 > 0:06:34- Next, we head to North Wales and to - former winners of the competition.
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- Like every other school, they hope - to be victorious again this year.
0:06:39 > 0:06:44- Let's enjoy a lullaby - by Ysgol y Graig, Llangefni.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- Our carol is called - Hwiangerdd y Stabl.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- Mrs Catrin Jones - composed the music and the lyrics.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- Despite the cold winds whirling - through the stable...
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- ..and bleating sheep, nothing - wakes baby Jesus in the manger.
0:07:05 > 0:07:09- We hope you enjoy our carol - and Merry Christmas to you all.
0:07:15 > 0:07:21- # In the silent calmness - of the barren stable
0:07:21 > 0:07:26- # There was a healthy baby
0:07:30 > 0:07:36- # Only a warm embrace - will soothe this
0:07:36 > 0:07:41- # The small King
0:07:44 > 0:07:51- # Winds whip between the door beams
0:07:51 > 0:07:58- # Winds that won't succeed - to disturb your sleep
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- # Sleep, child
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- # Sleep in a bed of hay
0:08:05 > 0:08:12- # Sleep, gentle baby - under the care of Mary
0:08:12 > 0:08:19- # The angels sing - their worship to you
0:08:19 > 0:08:25- # Christ, our Saviour
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- # The lull of the wind
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- # The lull of the wind
0:08:34 > 0:08:40- # Everyone came together - to the poor stable
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- # To the healthy baby
0:08:48 > 0:08:54- # From the ends of the world - to praise him
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- # The small King
0:09:02 > 0:09:09- # The lambs bleat - at his pretty little face
0:09:09 > 0:09:16- # Bleating that won't succeed - in disturbing your sleep
0:09:16 > 0:09:20- # Sleep, child
0:09:20 > 0:09:23- # Sleep in a bed of hay
0:09:24 > 0:09:30- # Sleep, gentle baby - under the care of Mary
0:09:31 > 0:09:37- # The angels sing - their worship to you
0:09:37 > 0:09:45- # Christ, our Saviour
0:09:45 > 0:09:51- # The angels sing - their worship to you
0:09:52 > 0:09:58- # Christ, our Saviour
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- # The lull of the wind
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- # The lull of the wind
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- # Ooo-ooo-ooo
0:10:10 > 0:10:17- # Ooo-ooo-ooo #
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- It's quite a challenge - to judge this competition...
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- ..especially - when the standard is so high.
0:10:30 > 0:10:35- But our judges, Steffan Rhys Hughes - and Elin Llwyd must choose a winner.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37- We've already heard two carols...
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- ..but let's head to the break - with a snippet of the next three.
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:10:48 > 0:10:54- # The night before - the Son of God was born
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- # The people of the world praise him
0:10:59 > 0:11:06- # Because it's Christmas Eve #
0:11:07 > 0:11:13- # Will you see the lonely stable, - the bed of hay?
0:11:13 > 0:11:18- # Can you feel the pride of Joseph - raising the roof
0:11:19 > 0:11:25- # Over 2,000 years ago? #
0:11:25 > 0:11:30- # But his name is Emmanuel
0:11:30 > 0:11:34- # Eternal Father, Prince of Peace
0:11:35 > 0:11:39- # The Holy One, King of Heaven #
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0:12:01 > 0:12:04- Welcome back to the bright lights...
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- ..and a look back at the 2017 - Christmas Carol Competition.
0:12:09 > 0:12:12- Christmas Eve is a special night...
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- ..and we all mark it with our own - traditions ahead of the big day.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22- It's also the theme of the carol - by Ysgol Dolau, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- Here's the children to tell us more.
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- The name of our carol - is Noswyl Nadolig.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- It was my idea to enter and - Mr Aled Hopton composed the carol.
0:12:39 > 0:12:43- When we heard we'd made it - to the shortlist...
0:12:43 > 0:12:46- ..I was very emotional - and almost cried.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51- The song is about Christmas Eve - and the excitement in the house.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54- We hope you enjoy our carol.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Merry Christmas.
0:13:02 > 0:13:08- # There's excitement - through the house
0:13:08 > 0:13:14- # For tomorrow, a special day
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- # The children - have opened all the doors
0:13:20 > 0:13:25- # They only need to sleep - for one more night
0:13:25 > 0:13:31- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:13:31 > 0:13:37- # The night before - the Son of God was born
0:13:38 > 0:13:42- # The people of the world praise him
0:13:43 > 0:13:50- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:13:57 > 0:14:03- # A candle is burning
0:14:04 > 0:14:09- # To remind us of - the miracle of the big day
0:14:10 > 0:14:15- # Dad's preparing - hot chocolate in the kitchen
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- # To celebrate - with the children before dawn
0:14:20 > 0:14:27- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- # The night before - the Son of God was born
0:14:33 > 0:14:38- # The people of the world praise him
0:14:38 > 0:14:45- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- # The time comes - for everyone to sleep soundly
0:14:59 > 0:15:05- # Stillness arrives at the valley
0:15:05 > 0:15:10- # At the foot of each bed, - there's one large stocking
0:15:11 > 0:15:16- # For Santa to fill - with his generous offering
0:15:17 > 0:15:23- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:15:23 > 0:15:28- # The night before - the Son of God was born
0:15:29 > 0:15:34- # The people of the world praise him
0:15:34 > 0:15:40- # Because it's Christmas Eve
0:15:41 > 0:15:52- # Because it's Christmas Eve #
0:16:01 > 0:16:05- That was a wonderful carol - from Ysgol Dolau.
0:16:05 > 0:16:09- Christmas Eve was also the theme of - Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth's carol.
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- The name of our carol - is Noswyl Nadolig.
0:16:16 > 0:16:20- It was written by Mr James - and Mr Morgan.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24- The carol is about a modern child's - Christmas celebration...
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- ..but asks, what is the true meaning - of Christmas?
0:16:28 > 0:16:32- Merry Christmas everyone!
0:16:39 > 0:16:45- # Christmas Eve is afoot
0:16:45 > 0:16:50- # And the tinsel - is like a scarf on the tree
0:16:50 > 0:16:56- # The children - are as excited as ever
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- # As they meet - under the light of the stars
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- # What do you see - and what do you hear
0:17:08 > 0:17:15- # Beyond the gifts - of Father Christmas?
0:17:16 > 0:17:22- # Christmas Eve is afoot
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- # We sing in the - company of neighbours
0:17:27 > 0:17:33- # Carols higher than ever
0:17:34 > 0:17:39- # As we share mince pies and treats
0:17:39 > 0:17:45- # What do you see - and what do you hear
0:17:45 > 0:17:52- # Beyond the gifts - of Father Christmas?
0:17:53 > 0:17:59- # Can you hear the baby Jesus - and can you see Mary?
0:17:59 > 0:18:05- # Will you see the lonely stable, - the bed of hay?
0:18:05 > 0:18:10- # Can you feel the pride of Joseph - raising the roof
0:18:11 > 0:18:16- # Over 2,000 years ago?
0:18:28 > 0:18:33- # Christmas Eve is afoot
0:18:33 > 0:18:39- # Everyone is dreaming in bed
0:18:39 > 0:18:45- # Rudolph is as fast as ever
0:18:45 > 0:18:50- # His big red nose is shining
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- # What do you see - and what do you hear
0:18:57 > 0:19:04- # Beyond the gifts - of Father Christmas?
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- # Can you hear the baby Jesus - and can you see Mary?
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- # Will you see the lonely stable, - the bed of hay?
0:19:17 > 0:19:22- # Can you feel the pride of Joseph - raising the roof
0:19:22 > 0:19:27- # Over 2,000 years ago?
0:19:28 > 0:19:35- # Over 2,000 years ago #
0:19:39 > 0:19:43- We've heard four of the carols - and there's another on the way.
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- In the next programme, - we hear from the other entrants...
0:19:47 > 0:19:52- ..and the all-important result - of the 2017 carol competition.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57- We leave you this evening with - Ysgol Iolo Morganwg in Cowbridge.
0:19:57 > 0:19:58- Goodnight.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- The carol is called Brenin Nef.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- It was composed by Mrs Brain - and Mrs Thomas.
0:20:10 > 0:20:13- We've had a great time - learning the carol.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16- Merry Christmas.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27- # Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
0:20:28 > 0:20:30- # Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- # Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- # Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo, - doo-doo-doo
0:20:38 > 0:20:43- # Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo, - doo-doo-doo-doo
0:20:44 > 0:20:48- # There's nothing miraculous - about this night
0:20:48 > 0:20:52- # In Bethlehem, Judah
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- # There's nothing unusual - about this baby
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- # Asleep in his bed of hay
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- # But his name is Emmanuel
0:21:07 > 0:21:11- # Eternal Father, Prince of Peace
0:21:11 > 0:21:15- # The Holy One, King of Heaven
0:21:18 > 0:21:22- # There's nothing wonderful - about the shepherds
0:21:23 > 0:21:27- # Apart from the message from Heaven
0:21:27 > 0:21:32- # A host of angels sing a song
0:21:32 > 0:21:36- # Gloria to the righteous one
0:21:36 > 0:21:41- # But his name is Emmanuel
0:21:41 > 0:21:45- # Eternal Father, Prince of Peace
0:21:46 > 0:21:50- # The Holy One, King of Heaven
0:21:53 > 0:21:57- # We sing our praises
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- # To the Saviour of the world
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- # We will worship him
0:22:07 > 0:22:11- # The King of Heaven
0:22:11 > 0:22:15- # We sing our praises
0:22:16 > 0:22:20- # To the Saviour of the world
0:22:20 > 0:22:25- # We will worship him
0:22:25 > 0:22:30- # The King of Heaven
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- # We sing our praises
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- # To the Saviour of the world
0:22:39 > 0:22:43- # We will worship him
0:22:43 > 0:22:48- # The King of Heaven #
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