FReeper Canteen ~ The Night Before Christmas ~ 21 DEC 2010

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

 

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
by Clement Clarke Moore

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 down 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 tiny 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, Donder 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 hand, 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."

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[beachn4fun]

Good morning, CMN ((HUGS))

All is well at the moment. Tired of the cold already!

How are you? Back at work? Feeling spry?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and ((HUGS)) EG. All is well. Sun is shining. Work is slowing down and only two more work days until the New Year.

Howz it going out your way? Did you and Bo get to the lake yesterday?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, grumpy night owl ((HUGS))

Drink more tea!

Missed the eclipse, darn it.

I’ve been up since 3 a.m. so I’m a little grumpy too! I’ll be drinking more than my share of coffee. Or maybe I’ll take a power nap during lunch break...hehe

Have a sunny, happy day.

[ConorMacNessa]

Back at work today. The weather is indeed cold - I could use a trip to Florida about now.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[E.G.C.]

Oh yeah, yep, we had a great time out there. I also drove around the lake and drove through a couple of the residential subdivisions.

Had some really nice weather yesterday. got up into the 70's.

Fire dnager is high. There was a large grass fire out by Wynnewood. Some homes were evacuated.

May get some rain later this week. Crossing our fingers.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We are expected to have record breaking heat here today.

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[beachn4fun]

We are expected to have record breaking heat here today.

[beachn4fun]

p.s. Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

[Arrowhead1952]

LOL. (((HUGS))) to you and stay warm today.

[SandRat]

Thabk you.

[HiJinx]

My Mom is going to dip them in chocolate, as in melted chocolate chips.

We just discovered a twist on this treat...take a Rollo candy - chocolate covered caramel - and place it on the pretzel. Stick a baking sheet of 30-40 Rollo-topped pretzels in a 350* oven for a minute or two; just long enough for the candy to start to melt. Place a pecan or walnut half on each treat and press gently. The candy should collapse over the pretzel and around the nut. Let cool, and serve! We put them in Christmas-themed cupcake papers and wrapped them in cellophane as a treat to hand out at work this year.

[beachn4fun]

Yum! I’m going to try that but top it with a walnut!

Thanks Jinxie

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[ALOHA RONNIE]

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MERRY CHRISTMAS Season to one and all..!!!

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[HiJinx]

Merry Christmas to you, too, Ronnie.
May God Bless you and yours real good...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Now that sounds interesting......