I just found this old thread, and I would like to discuss the history of this word. Word History: Today's Good Word started out as Old German spratzen , Modern German spritzen "shower, spray", which Italian borrowed as sprazzare "spray, sketch". Today Modern Italian sprezzare mea...

As a postscript, here is an alternative non-Christmas hymn: Onward, Christian Soldiers Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, Like the Allied troops In 1944. As they, from the beaches, Faced the Nazi hordes, So the Devil's army Engages with the Lord's. Onward, Christian soldiers, Let us all...

As to Audiendus' query, I've seen adspeak used. Does that work?

'Adspeak' is a more general term, referring to advertising jargon, clichés etc.

But I have found the answer! Wikipedia calls deliberate misspelling 'sensational spelling':

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensational_spelling

Also, is there a word for deliberate misspelling in commercial names, e.g. 'Quik Kleen', 'Eezi Stick', '[Baked] Beanz', 'Lo Cost'?

Joy to the World Joy to the world, for Christ has come To save us all from wrong. The blithe and glum, The smart and dumb, Unite to join the throng, Unite to join the praising throng. Heaven abounds with tuneful bells And ranks of marching saints, With countless shoals Of floating souls Who dance w...

O Holy Night O holy night! The skies are full of angels, While Jesus sleeps upon his bed of hay. The shepherds kneel, the wise men soon will follow, And other folk will come to watch and pray. The moon is bright, the heavens glint with stardust; Above the town are softly glowing clouds. The guiding...

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, Remove our sin and make us well! For long the wretched human race Hath borne the cost of Adam's disgrace. Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel Hath come to us, as angels tell! O come, O come, ye shepherds all, And hie to Jesus' stable small! Among the lowly ...

How Far is it to Bethlehem How far is it to Bethlehem? Not very far. You'll get there quite soon if you follow the star. If it leads you to rivers too fearsome to ford, Just ask for directions and pray to the Lord. The star moves across the sky in a straight line, But if you're diverted, you'll sti...

O Christmas Tree O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely thou appearest! With tinsel, stars and coloured lights Which bring us joy on winter nights, Of all the gleaming festive sights Thou surely art the dearest! In German folklore thou art grand, As forest scenes are cherished. For medieval...

The Holly and the Ivy The holly and the ivy Are found on Christmas cards, Especially the holly, When we say 'Best regards'. Oh the wrapping of the presents And the dressing of the tree, The cooking of the Christmas dinner And the wearisome TV. The holly makes a wreath To decorate our door, And if i...

A Child This Day is Born A child this day is born, Almighty and divine; Dictators, kings and presidents Will hail him and resign. When he has conquered sin And evil spirits slain, He will establish his command Throughout his great domain. He will ere long appoint A global parliament, Which will sub...

Silent Night Silent night, holy night, Streets are dark, stars are bright, Jesus rests in a stable poor, Mary closes the creaking door, Then they quietly sleep, Then they quietly sleep. Chains may clank, cows may low, Coachmen come, saddlers go, Then, as the moon pursues its course, Only a distant ...

Unto Us a Boy is Born Unto us a boy is born, Unto us a Saviour. Children, please, on Christmas morn, Be on your best behaviour. At the inn there was no room; Therefore in a stable He emerged, in squalid gloom, According to the fable. With the cows and other beasts He lay, as in a cavern, While the ...

Zither Carol (Girls and boys, leave your toys) Girls and boys, full of joys, hear the noise, It's the Nativity today! Time to start, act your part, full of heart, On with the play! Hallelujah, the mothers cheer, Hallelujah, the dads sip beer, Hallelujah, the vicar's here – First let us pray. Then a...

It Came upon the Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of peace, In which the heavenly host announced That war and hate would cease. To humble folk in Bethlehem, To shepherds on the fells, To all the world, the angels sang And tolled salvation bells. The stain of Man's ...