Merry Christmas And Happy New Year To All

  Well, it's that special time of year again, Sleigh bells, (if you still hear any of those ), shining Christmas trees, with beribboned gifts beneath anxiously awaited; the wonderful smell of turkey soon to come, pealing church bells, Santa's arrival and, not in the least, the birth of the Savior in a manager, those mysterious angels singing and shepherds watching by night with the slow approach of the wise men.

 The snow sure has been blowing to help put us in the mood. Have a bit of eggnog and the warmth of a fireplace; enjoy the spirit of giving and some receiving as well!
                    

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all

 

Christmas   Eve

 

It is, indeed, the night before Christmas,

 colorful presents aplenty
turkey dinner of the next day awaited,

Bells are ringing with carols to be sung

a glimmering tree a lit , shining with hope and magic
Holly wreath and mistletoe hung,

to welcome Santa and his elves

An old red stocking all stuffed,
the winter's snow silently falling and a candle glowing
and thoughts gently turning

to the season of wise men, a miracle Star,
our Saviour's birth

Goodwill and festive cheer
the heartfelt desire at this great time of the year,
near in the minds of those that are near

A special charity, A special reason,
to all people, Yuletide greetings

And in all our dreams,
the Holy Night surrounds us

filling us with the love and delight
of Christmas Eve


(written, Dec, 24th, 1982)


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