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Have A Merry Christmas Eve!

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

Enjoy Christmas Eve Everyone! 

 
 

By Clement Clarke Moore 1779–1863

'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 my 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 a lustre of midday to objects below,
When what to my wondering eyes did appear,
But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer,
With a little old driver so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment he 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 Blixen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"
As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky;
So up to the housetop 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 pedler 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 on 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 bowl full 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!”
 
Santa Claus delivering presents on Christmas Eve
 
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 GIVING BACK WITH EACH HOME SOLD!

 

Kristin Johnston

Realtor, ABR, EPRO

RE/MAX Platinum

414 254 6647

kjohnston5@wi.rr.com

 

 

 

Comments (13)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Thanks, Kristin... and a happy Christmas Eve to you and yours, as well as a happy Christmas and New Year.

Dec 24, 2017 06:56 AM
Brad Thomsen
Big Bear Realty - Edmonds, WA
Real Estate Services

Hi Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® 

Thank-you for the Holiday Wishes here today.

It's a Great weekend for Christmas.

Merry Christmas

Happy Selling!

Brad

Dec 24, 2017 07:15 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love it.  I hope you have a very Merry Christmas my friend, stay warm, perhaps by the fire.

Dec 24, 2017 07:19 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

"Olive" the other reindeer missed the story... how did that happen? Merry Christmas Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® and Happy New Year too.

Dec 24, 2017 07:19 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Kristin. What a really lovely post. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Dec 24, 2017 07:39 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Merry Christmas Eve, Kristin! 

Dec 24, 2017 07:44 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.... I hope Santa's good to you....

Dec 24, 2017 08:46 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Merry Christmas Eve to You and your family Kristin.  I know Santa will be on your roof top tonight because you have been nice to me all year!   Ho Ho Ho

 

Dec 24, 2017 09:18 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Thank you Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® Merry Christmas Eve to you as well. Very beautiful poem. 

Dec 24, 2017 10:20 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Love this Kristin! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy Christmas Eve!

Dec 24, 2017 12:43 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am playing Santa although the kids know better, but it is our tradition to have Santa

Dec 24, 2017 02:33 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Kristin, Every time I read that poem I smile. It never gets old nor does the belief in Santa. Merry Christmas to you.

Dec 24, 2017 05:40 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks every one for the comments and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

Dec 25, 2017 06:51 AM