*Deck the Halls (with Fair Trade Flowers)*

 by Granny Gail Sredanovic

 Deck the halls with fair trade flowers fa la la la la la la la la
 Purchase fruit from fair trade bowers fa la la la la la la la la
 Pro-DU-cers will get paid fair measure fa la la la la la la la la
 Let's  enjoy with guilt-free pleasure fa la la la la la la la la
 
 See how coffee, tea, bananas fa la la la la la la la la
 Bought and sold in a fair manner fa la la la la la la la la
 Help the third world situation fa la la la la la la la la
 Pre-VENTing first world exploitation fa la la la la la la la la

 Fast away the old world passes fa la la la la la la la la
 BUILD A NEW ONE, lads and lasses fa la la la la la la la la
 See a better world before us fa la la la la la la la la
 All join in the fair trade chorus fa la la la la la la la la

*Shop Less but if you Must*

 adapted from Seattle Raging Grannies song by Raging Grannies Action League

 tune: GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN

 Slow down ye frantic shoppers for there’s something we must say
 If you would spare a moment all the hype would go away
 Big business has been telling us what Christmas means today
 Now it’s time we decided for ourselves, for ourselves
 Yes it’s time we decided for ourselves.

 Some people feel that Christmas is when Jesus makes a call
 For others it’s a time to stress good will and peace to all
 But advertisers tell us it means Santa’s at the mall
 Now it’s time we decided for ourselves, for ourselves
 Yes it’s time we decided for ourselves.

 And if you feel the need to buy, we've got a better way
 Go get yourself some Fair Trade Goods, it's worth the price you'll pay
 And friends will love the gift they open up on Christmas day
 Cuz it’s time we decided for ourselves, for ourselves
 Yes it’s time we decided for ourselves.

 Granny hats are off to Louise Nelson of Austin who penned this to the tune of Jingle Bells!
 
 Handmade crafts, hand-dyed scarves, Made with loving care
 By artisans who benefit, From prices that are FA-AIR!
 Chocolate bars, coffee beans, Fair trade all the way.
 Oh what fun they are to give, And get on Christmas Day.

 When you buy fair trade, You're buying someone's time
 Ensuring they receive, More than just a dime.
 When you give fair trade, You give more than a gift -
 You're giving opportunities To those who need a lift!

 Handmade crafts, hand-dyed scarves, Made with loving care
 By artisans who benefit, From prices that are FA-AIR!
 Chocolate bars, coffee beans, Fair trade all the way.
 Oh what fun they are to give, And get on Christmas Day.