Christmas in July

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Christmas in July

[Intro]
Did you know
We had record snow
Oh, my
In July

[Verse 1]
Do you know what I mean
When I say extreme
Thermal energy
Unveiled mystery

[Bridge]
Oh, no! Snow!
Oh, my, my
Christmas in July

[Chorus]
I’m dreaming of a white summer
Extreme weather newcomer
The heat is on
What we brought upon

[Verse 2]
When I say extreme
This is what I mean
Thermal energy
Increased intensity

[Bridge]
Oh, no! Snow!
Oh, my, my
Christmas in July

[Chorus]
I’m dreaming of a white summer
Extreme weather newcomer
The heat is on
What we brought upon

[Bridge]
Oh, no! Snow!
Oh, my, my
Christmas in July

[Outro]
Did you know
We had record snow
Oh, my
In July

A SCIENCE NOTE
On July 14, 2024, Philadelphia set an unusual weather record for the month of July by experiencing measurable snowfall. This rare event occurred during the third heat wave of the summer when a severe thunderstorm passed over Philadelphia International Airport. The storm brought small granular hail, which accumulated enough to be recorded as snowfall. This surprising weather phenomenon highlights the extreme and unpredictable nature of weather patterns, even during typically hot summer months. The occurrence of hail during a heat wave underscores the complexities of atmospheric conditions and the potential for unexpected weather events.

Global warming has inflicted irreversible damage on our environment, a consensus echoed by nearly all scientists. Indeed, climate change poses a profound challenge. Our planet is witnessing conditions that increasingly jeopardize human habitation. The critical question now is whether we can adapt swiftly enough. “We are not saying that the Earth’s temperature is just going to rise. In general, as energy is added to a system, the fluctuations in the system increase. So, we expect more storms, more droughts, more wildfires, more floods, more fluctuations of all kinds. What we are saying is that weather conditions will become more volatile (Extreme Weather Events) due to the impact of humans,” said Mukherjee and Brouse.

Human-induced climate change is a dynamic component of an intricate and unordered system, as per chaos theory. This implies that global warming is accelerating exponentially in a complex manner. Over the period from 1992 to 2023, we have presented compelling evidence, proposed remedies to mitigate climate change, and amassed valuable information through the engagement of millions with this climate model. Your participation has been invaluable. The incontrovertible data underscores that human-induced climate change is rapidly deteriorating our habitat.

This climate model/experiment employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts, projecting a potential global average temperature increase of 9°C above pre-industrial levels. Global warming results from elevated thermal energy within the climate system, which includes various interconnected subsystems. Chaos theory highlights the intricate and nonlinear nature of these dynamic systems. Previous climate models inadequately incorporated “social-ecological systems,” as human involvement was not a significant factor in past climate changes.

Is It Christmas Yet?

[Intro]
Do you want to make a bet
If it’s Christmas yet?

[Verse 1]
If I could have my way
It would always be Christmas Day
Why not do it today
Let the music play

[Bridge]
Do you want to make a bet
If it’s Christmas yet?

[Chorus]
May every day
Be Christmas
Always a success
(Merry Christmas!)
What do you say… okay?
(Okay!)

[Verse 2]
What do you say
We play like Christmas day
We can believe
It’s Christmas Eve

[Bridge]
Do you want to make a bet
If it’s Christmas yet?

[Chorus]
May every day
Be Christmas
Always a success
(Merry Christmas!)
What do you say… okay?
(Okay!)

[Bridge]
Do you want to make a bet
If it’s Christmas yet?
… Christmas
Always a success

[Outro]
(Merry Christmas!)
Hey, it’s Christmas Day
(Okay!)
… Christmas

Winter

[Intro]
Did you ever know
The quite of the snow?
(Oh, no… no, no)

[Verse 1]
What use to be winter
… now a tropical storm
Previously a splinter
Now the new norm

[Bridge]
Did you ever know
The quite of the snow?
(Oh, no… no, no)

[Chorus]
All the nuts roasting
(On an open fire)
Humanity boasting
(Primate: dire)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Piano, Bass, Drum Fills]
Did you “Let it snow”
(Let it snow)
“Let it snow”
(I don’t know)

[Verse 2]
The violent rain
Does remain
(Year-round)
The intensity
And frequency
(Here. Found.)

[Bridge]
Did you ever know
The quite of the snow?
(Oh, no… no, no)

[Chorus]
All the nuts roasting
(On an open fire)
Humanity boasting
(Primate: dire)

[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Piano, Bass, Drum Fills]
Did you “Let it snow”
(Let it snow)
“Let it snow”
(I don’t know)

[Outro]
The violent rain
Does remain
(Year-round)
(Here. Found.)

A SCIENCE NOTE
The winter of 2023 was marked by nearly weekly atmospheric river events that triggered flash flooding. On January 9, the Greater Philadelphia Region experienced an unprecedented winter tropical rainstorm. CBS News reported, ‘If it feels like it’s been an abnormally rainy few weeks, you’re right. Normal rainfall totals between Dec. 1 and Jan. 9 amount to about 4.78 inches. Between December 2023 and Tuesday, we’d already recorded more than 9 inches of rain, an amount normally seen over the span of December, January, and February combined.’ The January 9 storm alone brought over 4 inches of rain to many areas, pushing the Delaware River to its highest level on record. The storm was accompanied by hurricane-force winds, with gusts exceeding 70 mph.

Winters in North America are warming, and with warmer air holding more moisture, we are seeing more extreme rain events instead of snow. This shift results in catastrophic flooding and other damage. Currently, violent rain is causing some of the most severe climate change impacts on Earth. Unfortunately, that’s the reality. The root of the problem lies with us — the people. Government officials simply reflect our choices. Until consumer demands become more socially responsible, we’ll continue to get exactly what we want — and deserve. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. Only then can we drive the collective action needed to address the climate crisis and build a sustainable future.

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Traditional carol written by John H. Hopkins, Jr.

[Intro]
Following yonder star….

[Verse 1]
We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.

[Bridge]
Ohhhhh, oh

[Refrain]
Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.

[Verse 2]
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign.

[Bridge]
Ohhhhh, oh

[Refrain]
Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.

[Bridge]
Ohhhhh, oh

[Refrain]
Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.

[Outro]
Guide us to thy perfect light

Angels We Have Heard on High

Traditional French Christmas Carol

[Intro]
… in excelsis Deo!

[Verse 1]
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.

[Bridge]
Gloria
[Refrain]
… in excelsis Deo!
[Bridge]
Gloria
[Refrain]
… in excelsis Deo!

[Verse 2]
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heav’nly song?
[Bridge]
Gloria
[Refrain]
… in excelsis Deo!
[Bridge]
Gloria
[Refrain]
… in excelsis Deo!

[Bridge]
Gloria
[Refrain]
… in excelsis Deo!
[Bridge]
Gloria
[Refrain]
… in excelsis Deo!

[Outro]
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
While our hearts in love we raise.

Season of Love

[Intro]
What are you thinking of…
The season of love

[Verse 1]
Don’t need a reason
Always the season
To bring to mind
Being kind (find kind)

[Bridge]
What are you thinking of…
The season of love
(Love, love, love)

[Chorus]
What we need somehow
In the world right now
Is the bringing on of…
The season of love
(Love, love, love)

[Verse 2]
Don’t you think it’s time
To lay our hearts on the line
Time to bring to mind
Being kind (find kind)

[Bridge]
What are you thinking of…
The season of love
(Love, love, love)

[Chorus]
What we need somehow
In the world right now
Is to keep thinking of…
The season of love
(Love, love, love)

[Bridge]
What are you thinking of…
The season of love
(Love, love, love)

[Chorus]
What we need somehow
In the world right now
Is to keep thinking of…
The season of love
(Love, love, love)

[Outro]
What are you thinking of…
(Love, love, love)

What Do You Believe (On Christmas Eve)

[Intro]
On Christmas Eve
What do you believe?

[Verse 1]
Is the world at war
Even more than before
Horror knocking at your door
More than you can ignore

[Chorus]
On this Christmas Eve
What do you believe?
(Do you believe Man can?)
On this Christmas Eve
What do you believe?
(Have we the will still?)

[Bridge]
Do you believe
On Christmas Eve

[Verse 2]
Are more children dying
While millions are crying
Needless suffering
Endless shuffling

[Chorus]
On this Christmas Eve
What do you believe?
(Do you believe Man can?)
On this Christmas Eve
What do you believe?
(Have we the will still?)

[Breakdown]
Do you believe
On Christmas Eve

[Outro]
What do you believe…
On Christmas Eve
What do you believe?

Santa Claus Laws (Christmas Rules)

[Intro]
Ho, ho, ho
Santa Claus (Laws)
Have you been naughty
(Or nice)

[Verse 1]
Is it that time of year
That you start to fear
For what you aught not
But you did (can’t be hid)

[Bridge]
We’re about to find out
What you’re all about

[Chorus]
Ho, ho, ho (you know)
Santa Claus (Laws)
Have you been naughty
… or nice
(Better think twice)

[Break]
Naughty
… or nice?

[Verse 2]
Oh, my… look what we have here
All the things your fear
Or wonderful things to hold dear
Is it clear?

[Bridge]
We’re about to find out
What you’re all about

[Chorus]
Ho, ho, ho (you know)
Santa Claus (Laws)
Have you been naughty
… or nice
(Give up the vice)

[Break]
Naughty
… or nice?

[Bridge]
We’re about to find out
What you’re all about

[Chorus]
Ho, ho, ho (you know)
Santa Claus (Laws)
Have you been naughty
… or nice
(Forget the dice)

[Outro]
Naughty
… or nice?

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

[Verse]
God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s pow’r
When we were gone astray
[Bridge]
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy

[Verse 2]
Fear not then, said the Angel
Let nothing you affright
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure Virgin bright
To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan’s pow’r and might
[Bridge]
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy

[Chorus]
God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s pow’r
When we were gone astray

[Outro]
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy