Posted December 25, 2017 Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!” Merry Christmas! Have a blessed and beautiful holiday. Hold your loved ones just a little tighter and be thankful for all the beauty that life holds. Much love, Laci 19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas Love. I hope your Holidays are Exxxtremely Happy and filled with Joy ⭐ 🌲🎄🎁🎅📦💞 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Thank you Laci, crap hope I don't get a shilling warning again LOL. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Thank you for taking time to write this. Merry Christmas Laci and everyone else here on TOB. Hope everyone has a fantastic day! I know I will because I’ll have the best present ever...my 7 month old grandson will be at my house😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas to you Laci and all others on ToB. Hope everyone has a safe and relaxed holiday. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Have a great Christmas beautiful lady. And to all a good night! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas to you. You ladies are angels of mercy, and I wish you all the best. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Christmas is the most beautiful time of year hope you have all the fun you can with family and friends God bless you 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas Everyone! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas, Lovely Laci! And may the season bring nothing but joy and love to all and their families, especially to all the wonderful ladies with halos delightfully slightly out of place. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 25, 2017 Yes, Merry Christmas to all of the ladies who literally give of themselves to make our days merry and bright, all year long. You are each beautiful in your own unique way. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 26, 2017 Merry Christmas every day Laci and to all who take part within our realm! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 26, 2017 Merry Christmas to ALL, and ALL a good night! Be excellent to each other!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
