Upbeat religious Christmas song for children?

Question

Hi there,
My mother and I are looking for a song for the children in our parish who attend Children's Liturgy to perform on Christmas day along with Away in a Manger. The song should be lively and upbeat and preferably have actions or clapping along to it.
We considered Mary's Boy Child but couldn't find an appropriate instrumental version.
We heard an ideal song on an old home video from my little sister's school christmas show but no one can identify it.

Here are some words we caught;
Baby born on Christmas Day
In a stable far away
Bells are ringing
People singing
Christmas is...........

...

Father Christmas always brings
Toys and treats and sweets and things
...
Cha cha cha...

If you have any idea what the song might be or other suitable suggestions, we would appreciate it.

Many thanks.

Sabine · Accepted Answer

I was going to suggest Mary's boy child!
How about Little donkey- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M_DT7GdQPI&feature=relmfu
When a child is born: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPp7mVTstv4
I'll edit my answer if I think of more.
EDIT
I can't believe I forgot this one! Do you hear what I hear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad7KU9bCTAM&feature=related
The little drummer boy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1fA59oH7Q&feature=related

Non religious- When Santa got stuck up the chimney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt_LdUbE1oI

Mr Santa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lfFrslhKZo

Shawn · Answer

I like the Barenaked Ladies version of "God Rest Ye Marry Gentlemen."  It is pretty upbeat.

C W · Answer

"Jesus got ran over by a reindeer!"  But that would only be misleading by implying that Jesus actually exists (Wikipedia "carbon dating").

Upbeat religious Christmas song for children?

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