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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!”
Merry Christmas darling readers. I hope you have a fantastic day however you spend it!
i love this post – so perfect for the holidays. hope you have a great christmas, you deserve it! xo
Have a wonderful christmas enjoy and be so PROUD of yourself. Remember you are AMAZING 🙂 Jxx
Today is a Polish tradition of lots of food, no meat and we get to open a few presents I’m looking forward to seeing my family 🙂
I love this – I have an illustrated book of it that I used to read every Christmas Eve night 🙂
Have a wonderful time Laura and be so proud of everythng you’ve achieved this year xxxx
Have a wonderful Christmas 🙂 xx
Love that poem!!
Hope you have an amazing Christmas.
merry christmas, lovely! xx
Merry Christmas!!
-Ana
I love that, I have sang it to my boys for years now!
Have a wonderfult time!
Hugs
Kandi x
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, too.
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Have a fantastic Christmas Laura, you deserve it xx
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas too!
xx
Beautiful post, so Christmasy!
Have a good Christmas xx
happy Christmas darling.xxx
merry christmas to you laurie! 🙂 x
Merry Christmas, dear!
This post made me smile so much! Great idea 🙂 have an amazing christmas, and so sorry for being dodgy with comments, I’ve just done a new post so, I’ll try and reply to all of yours on the various old post hehe. panda xo
hope you have a fantastic Chrimbo 🙂
thank you for your comment. i hope you have a lovely christmas too. cant wait to see all your presents! xxxx
Merry Christmas to you too, hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!
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Just found your blog and it’s so nice 🙂 Merrry Xmas 🙂
Stacey xx
merry christmas to you too, wishing you well
Merry Christmas little one x
merry christmas to you too love,
hope this year’s is everything you hoped and dreamed!
frassy love
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Merry Christmas hun!
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G.
Have a lovely christmas xx
You deserve the best Xmas ever 🙂
I Loved this post SO much!! THe poem is perfect!!!
Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
You are indeed a good friend, so thank you too, for all your support***
*A Merry Christmas*
Merry Christmas to you!
xxx Charlie
Last few hours to enter my Christmas Giveaway!
Merry Christmas gorgeous!! xxx
Beautiful post!
That picture really sums up Christmas doesn’t it, lovely!
Have a lovely Christmas xxx
so sweet! Great post!
love your blog! I’m following!
xoxo
CESTDEMODE.blogspot.com
Laura, I hope you have an AMAZING Christmas, you deserve it! Lots of love 🙂
Maria xxx
Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! 🙂
such a great tag!
Merry Christmas, beautiful!!
xo
Merry Christmas!!!
xoxo
Olivia
My dear fashion sister!
I just had to drop by and wish you and your family a merry Christmas! I hope its your best one yet and I hope that its filled with many blessings laughter and smiles for you :] Stay Stylish safe and warm.
Lots of love!
xo
Madi
P.S. Love that you posted this. Its always been my favorite
Merry Christmas :]
merry christmas too dearest!!
xx
Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Xmas!
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Haha that label is very funny! I wish you nice days to!
so lovely. x hivennn.
happy Christmas sunshine xxxxxx
Gorgeous pic! Haha!
Merry Xmas, darling!
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Dear Laura,
Thank you so much for daydreaming together with me this year and become a part of Absolutely Ladylike. I hope my posts has sweetened your days just like a spoon of honey and I hope we can continue dreaming together in next year.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and sending you much love: Eve
I love this post! And thanks for sharing the picture!
Merry christmas,
Scott
that photo made me giggle to myself!! haha, merry christmas:D
Merry Christmas to you too sweetie!
I wish you a lovely time with your loved ones and i hope you get everything you´ve wished for under the tree!!
xoxo Mode Junkie ♥
Beautiful.
Merry Christmas, dear.
LOVE!
A very merry Christmas, I hope you have fun! *singing*
Wish you a real good time; you can be proud of yourself.
Lots of love,
My Bathroom Is My Castle
Merry Christmas to you lovely!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Have a very merry weekend filled with love, happiness and laughter!
I love this story! Merry Christmas darling 🙂
Eternally yours,
Stephanie
Awww, this is such a lovely holiday post! Merry Christmas!
Gorgeous!!
Hope you have a very sexy Christmas!!
xx Heather
I hope you had a lovely Crimbo 🙂 xx