'Twas The Night Before Christmas..

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Sweet Santa pulled Karen's name from his pack! Congratulations Karen!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you EVERYONE for playing along - I KNOW that you are ALL NICE !!!  ;-)

My wish is for each of you to have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

I'll see you in 2008!  Thank you SOOOO much for everything! You are THE BEST!

I love you ALL.

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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 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"

    "The Night Before Christmas" was written by Clement C. Moore

     

Comments

[Shari]

Merry Christmas Kim! Wishing you and your family good health, happiness and much prosperity in 2008.

[Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio]

Congrats Karen! Kim I wish you and your family the best Christmas ever! I hope you get everything on your wish list :-)
Love,
Penny

[Diane Duda]

Oops I missed this whole give-away. That will teach me to stay away for more than a day or two. :)
Looking back to see what you gave away...the first thing I came to was that shiny red car/truck (?). WoW! :)

Merry Christmas and Happy, Happy New Year!!!

xo
Di

[Leigh]

Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

Congratulations, Karen!!!

[Andrea]

Merry Christmas Kim! I hope you and your family have a joyous and peaceful 2008. Full of daisy-ish love!

[Karen]

Oh, my heart stopped for a minute, I thought it was me! But I'm happy for the Karen who did win this terrific give-away. Merry Christmas, Kim!

[Betty Jo]

Shucks I missed all the fun! Kim dropping by to wish you and your precious family the Merriest Christmas ever and the Happiest New Year! I'm so glad I've met you in blog land and look forward to blogging with you in '08! xoxo

[tina]

Merry Christmas Kim! Have a wonderful, blessed holiday ~

tina

[Rose]

Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas, rich in love and happiness.

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Have a wonderful Christmas Kim!

[Southern Heart]

Merry Christmas, Kim! I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas, and a New Year filled with everything that brings you happiness.

xo, Andrea

[Sweet Cottage Dreams]

Merry Christmas Kim and congrats to Karen.
Santa is just perfect at Daisy Cottage!

love,
Becky

[Teresa]

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[Elaine L.]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Kim!

And, May God Bless You and Your Family during the New Year.

~elaine~

[Kim]

Merry Christmas Kim! Thank you for giving us such lovely visual presents through your blog every day!

[Elizabeeth]

Congratulations Karen (that apron is wonderful!). Kim, A Very Merry Christmas to you and your dear family. You bring peace and joy to us everyday..and I wish the same to you for 2008. Thanks for writing the whole poem and ending with the modern Santa, but still driving his red "sleigh"! Of course it's not horsepower that makes his sleigh run...deerpower of course!! Enjoy!!
xoxox

[tina]

MERRY CHRISTMAS KIM!! LOVE YOU!

I want that cute Santa man~ tell him to drive on over to Texas! ; - )

[Connie]

Dear Kim,
Tina has the right idea and she beat me to it. I want to know who that neat Santa is ????
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. May God grant you many Blessing in this New Year.

Hugs,
Connie

[karen]

Dear Kim

Thanks so much I cant believe I won. Your generosity is lovely. The mug means allot to me. And what nice people read your blog - the congrats were so nice to see. All the best for you you ad your family in 2008

[Kathleen Grace]

Congratulations to Karen and a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you Kim!:>)

[Lisa]

It's always such a nice treat for the eyes (and ears) when I visit here. Looking forward to more browsing in the new year.

Just wanted to wish you happy holidays on this Christmas Eve.

All the best!

[Alison Gibbs]

Thanks for stopping by my blog through out the year.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.
Alison

[Julie]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

[sharron]

May you and your Family continue to be Blessed in the New Year!!!
Merry Christmas!!!

[The Decorated House]

Congrats to Karen~

Dear Kim, Thank you so much for all the joy you have given in the last year and more, to all those who travel through this way. It always warms the Spirit and Heart to come by for a visit.

Merry, Merry Christmas to you and your Family and May the New Year Bless you with all that you Love.

Merry Christmas to Santa, too. What a good sport!!
Hugs, Donna

[Debbie L.]

Merry Christmas Kim to you and your family:)

Warm thoughts, hugs, and wishes for a Happy New Year!!!!

God Bless,
Debbie L.

[Angela (Cottage Magpie)]

Merry Christmas, Kim, and a bountiful New Year! I appreciate everything you do, and I look forward to everything new!
~Angela :-)

[Tracie]

Thanks Kim,

It's been so nice to get to know you and you sharing your Goodwill finds & stories.

You always bring sweet memories of my Dad back to me too - he used to read The Night Before Christmas to me on Christmas Eve, you sharing this story, brought that special memory back to me tonight, I can hear his voice. Thank you!

Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Tracie

[Daisy Bouquet]

Thank you for a lovely post. Merry Christmas to you and yuor's

[Britt-Arnhild]

Mery Christmas.

[Santa]

CONGRATULATIONS KAREN! I WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. I HOPE YOU LIKE WHAT I JUST PUT UNDER YOUR TREE. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.
HO! HO! HO!

[~~flo~~]

Congrats to Karen. Lucky you!

Happy Holidays to you & your family, Kim.

Here's Hoping the Holidays are Happy and Healthy and Homey for you, and for us all.

~~flo~~

[Liz]

Merry Christmas!

[Kat]

I wish for you and yours the merriest of Christmases filled with family, love, food and fun and many memory making moments.

Christmas hugs sweet friend!
Kat

[cindy ~ my romantic home]

I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas!

[Marge]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family Kim!

[carolyn]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours.
Carolyn x

[Karen]

Kim, a very merry Christmas to you and your family at Daisy Cottage.

[Rose @ Classic Charm]

Kim,
Merry Christmas to you and your family. And congrats to Karen the lucky winner!!!
Hugs,
Rose

[Andrea]

Thanks for the music. (sigh)

O Holy Night indeed.

Merry Christmas Kim.

Andrea

[cielo]

Hi Kim: Hope you had a marvelous Christmas!

Cielo

[Diana]

Aww...I missed the contest! Anywho, congrats, Karen! Enjoy your treats!

[Clare]

Merry Christmas Kim! I hope you and your family had a wonderful time and are looking forward to the New Year!

Clare xx

[naturegirl]

Merry Christmas and may your New Year be the best! Looking forward to future visits here at your cozy cottage!hugs NG

[cathy]

Happy Holidays.

[Andi]

Hope your Christmas was wonderful Kim. Happy New Year to you!

[Denise]

Hello,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year! I look forward to many visits in the New
Year and getting to know you Dear Daisy!
Pinkie Denise

[Amy]

What a cute picture of Santa driving away! Just love it. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas Kim. Enjoy the New Year and best wishes! Amy

[Rosemary]

Hi Kim,
Congrats to the winner!!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Rosemary

[Rosemary]

Hi Kim,
Congrats to the winner!!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Rosemary

[mia]

Have a wonderful holiday.

[mike]

Hope you had a blessed Christmas. Best wishes for the coming year!

[miki]

I hope you had a wonderful holiday!

[Donna]

Wishing you the best in the New Year Kim!
Hugs,
Donna

[frenchgardenhouse]

Happy New Year Kim! May the coming year be filled with love, laughter, joy and everything good at Daisy Cottage.
xo Lidy

[Boxwoodcottage]

Fabulous Santa pics! Happy New Year to you and your family dear Kim! Best wishes from Germany sends Carol xox

[kamagong]

I hope you had the very Best Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!