Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:08 am   Reply with quote         

Almost two centuries ago Clement Clarke Moore wrote this poem. The first publication date was 23rd December 1823, today exactly 190 years ago. I wanted to change the words to make it fit our PSC family, but perhaps we can make it a team project. And even without tinkering, it will still be a great read for the kids. Enjoy the tree. This year no living tree was cut down to serve our pleasure. I simply used one that is standing outside. Way more fun that way, longer lasting memories too. Have a fun fest and a good time and we will see eachother (a little MORE) in the new year, 2013.

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!"

Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:26 pm   Reply with quote         

Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:30 pm   Reply with quote         

Awesome guys!!!
Thanks Anna

A Merry Christmas for you all.

Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:24 pm   Reply with quote         

What wonderful idea Anna,sorry I didn't know about this B4,too busy to keep up these days...

Happy Christmas everyone!

Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:26 pm   Reply with quote         

Very nice done Anna! Thank you!

I wish all of you a warm and cosy Christmas

Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:34 pm   Reply with quote         

Beautifully done, Anna!! Thank you for all your work with this!

And very Happy Holidays to all!!

Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:12 am   Reply with quote         

Merry Christmas and Happy new year 2013 !!

Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:51 am   Reply with quote         

Lovely Anna, Merry christmas everyone

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Tue Dec 25, 2012 5:22 pm   Reply with quote         

Merry Christmas to all and have a very healthy and prosperous new year!

Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:48 pm   Reply with quote         

Thu Dec 27, 2012 12:19 am   Reply with quote         

Thanks for doing this, Anna.

To ALL PSC members...May 2013 bring many blessings, laughter and success into your homes!

Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:28 am   Reply with quote