The document is a Christmas carol that wishes the recipient a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. It expresses bringing glad tidings to the recipient and their family. The carol requests figgy pudding and says the singers won't leave until they receive some pudding to enjoy. It closes by reminding the recipient that Santa Claus is coming to town.

2. We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year

3. Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

4. We want some figgy pudding
We want some figgy pudding

5. We want some figgy pudding
Please bring it right here!

6. Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;

7. Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!

8. We won't go until we get some
We won't go until we get some

9. We won't go until we get some
So bring it out here!

10. Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;

11. Better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!