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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 the 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 the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it 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, 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 dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top 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 peddler, 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 of 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 bowlful 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!”

Click here to search YouTube for ’Twas the Night before Christmas’

1. www.NorthPole.com – This website won 100% vote in Yahoo Pole
2. www.NoradSanta.org - Countdown to Santa’s flight! Track Santa as he flies around the world.
3. www.MyMerryChristmas.com – One of the best all around Christmas web sites.
4. www.backtothebible.org/christmas/12home.htm – Listen to the story of Christmas (Christian style)
5. www.alharris.com/audio/listening.htm – Listening to Christmas

 

 

teleflora.com floral arrangements

Tonight when I phoned my mother-in-law, she thanked me for the beautiful arrangement she’d received yesterday… eeks!… they were not supposed to arrive until the 23rd!  

When I called Teleflora to inform them of the mixup, they offered to go pick up the arrangement and then deliver a new one on the 23rd – I don’t think so!  The operator then offered me 20% off the flowers arrangement, but that still did not give my mother-in-law what we wanted her to have… fresh flowers on Christmas.  I asked if a small arrangement could be delivered on the 23rd in lieu of the 20% off and they agreed after a short hold while she approved this with the management team.  I thanked the operator for her assistance, wished her and her family a very Merry Christmas, and informed her that I would continue to give them my flower orders.

Cheers to Teleflora (www.Teleflora.com) for turning a problem into an opportunity to create loyalty!

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More pictures are uploaded to my facebook profile if you’re interested in experiencing this years Christmas tree hunting expedition.

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Life in Clarington magazine was a great read. I especially enjoyed the recipes in this month’s edition of the magazine;

-scented pine cones to put you in the mood

-strata, (a dish you assemble  the night before, throw in the oven in the morning, and when you are done opening your presents, breakfast is ready) , and

-’light’ cheese ball and frozen dessert

There’s far more than this in the magazine including a $5 off coupon at Canadian Tire Bowmanville (print copy of magazine only) and lots of great articles.

If you haven’t already picked up your free copy of Life in Clarington magazine, click here to read the online version or drop in our offices for a glass of holiday cheer and a copy.

Thumbs up to Heather M. O’Connor for her excellent coverage of our family’s Christmas tradition – hunting Christmas trees. Click here to read the article Heather wrote entitled “The Roots Of Holiday Memories” as published in Toronto Sun newspaper today on page 22-23.

Thanks to Tyrone and area farmers for yet another amazing parade!  It amazes me how industrious you all have been over the years. May God bless you all with an amazing Christmas holiday with those you love!

 Click here to see my best pictures from the parade.