Kiwi Jingle Bells

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Dashing to the bay, in a Kombi campervan
Christmas at the beach - the family's master plan
Dad is at wheel, and mum sits by his side
We kids are squabbling in the back as we go for a ride

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Christmas in New Zealand on  a sunny summer's day, ay
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday

We stop off at the shops, to load the chilly bin
Hokey-Pokey ice cream, soon dribbles down my chin
We jump into the van, heading for the shore
Dad fiddles with the radio to hear the cricket score

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Christmas in New Zealand on  a sunny summer's day, ay
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday

Soon we're at the beach, our rellies shout G'day
We swap our Chrissie prezzies, a boogie board: Hooray!
We change into our togs, and to the sea we run
What a joy to splash and swim, summer's so much fun

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Christmas in New Zealand on  a sunny summer's day, ay
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday

The grown-ups call us in, thay've laid us out a spread
Lunch is Fish & Chips, and cheerios in bread
L&P to drink, Pavlova, pud and pie
Anzac bikkies, chocky fish - it's cracker Kiwi kai!

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Christmas in New Zealand on  a sunny summer's day, ay
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday

The kids are keen to play, but the Dads all want to nap
The sunscreen starts to fly, as Mums go slip-slop-slap
We race out to the sand, to play a game of touch
But all the cuzzies are to slow, because they ate to much

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Christmas in New Zealand on  a sunny summer's day, ay
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday

The barbeque heats up, the sun begins to sink
Our tea's as good as gold, we've scoffed it in a wink
It's nearly time for bed, we've had an awesome day
Celebrating Christmas time the real New Zealand way!

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Christmas in New Zealand on  a sunny summer's day, ay
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to have a Kiwi holiday