(This first song traditionally is sung at Brandy Hall after the Feast of First Yule, though it is known in other parts of the Shire as well.)
BUCKLAND YULETIDE ("NO SHORTER NOW WILL GROW THE DAYS")
No shorter now will grow the days-
May the Yule log brightly blaze!
Fill the Hall with pine and holly-
Let us all be bright and jolly!
To the New Year let us raise
Songs of joy and songs of praise!
Though the nights be cold and drear
Within these walls, we're full of cheer!
Hearts and hands, we're all together,
Heedless of the winter weather!
Our children all are snug and warm,
Safe from want and safe from harm!
Let joy and laughter loudly ring
To the roof-beams as we sing!
Ever longer grow the days-
May the Yule log brightly blaze!
[AUTHOR'S NOTE: I imagine this song as more or less scanning to the carol "Good Christian Men Rejoice".)