We Wish You A Merry (Plus)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas is more than a song. It is a 16th-century power move wrapped in a catchy melody. While we sing it today as a sweet greeting, its roots are surprisingly defiant and a little bit rowdy. 🍰 The "Figgy Pudding" Demand

The 3/4 time signature (a waltz) makes it feel like a dance. We Wish You A Merry

Figgy pudding was a rich, boozy cake—a luxury for the working class. We Wish You a Merry Christmas is more than a song

The line "We won't go until we get some" was literal. We Wish You A Merry