The text of this hilarious arrangement is a tale of woe about not having money at Christmas. However, the ending text tells the audience that a song is a gift, and is joyfully presented to each person. The piece incorporates motives from Handel's "Messiah" as the "woe" is "woven". A wonderful piece to familiarize young singers with Handel's famous motives, and to prepare them to hear performances of "Messiah" as Handel ultimately intended.