‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Newton)

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Newton)

Twas the night before Christmas 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 dreaming so snug in their beds
While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads

Oh twas the night the magical night
When the world held its breath under silver moonlight
The snow fell soft the stars shone bright
Oh twas the night the Christmas night

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
Threw open the shutters and lifted the sash

Oh the moon on the snow it shimmered so clear
And then I saw him the man of the year

With a sleigh full of toys and eight tiny deer
And a jolly old driver who brought Christmas cheer
Now Dasher now Dancer now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet on Cupid

Down the chimney he came his fur trimmed with soot
A sack full of treasures from head to his foot
His eyes how they twinkled his dimples so merry
His cheeks red as roses his nose like a cherry

And he laughed with a belly that shook like jelly
A right jolly elf so warm and friendly

He didn’t speak a word but went straight to his work
Filled all the stockings then turned with a jerk
He laid a finger aside of his nose
And up the chimney with a nod he rose

And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight
Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night

And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight
Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night