Good evening,
It's a little late for some but minor preparations for Christmas Day have taken up the majority of daylight hours.
As stated in my most recent blog, I planned to do something a little special. The words for the poem in the video are below. You should all recognise them as an adaptation (words adapted by myself Bethany Hayes) of the famous poem by Clement Clarke Moore.
Background music by www.bensounds.co.uk
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even the mouse.
The stockings were hung in sight of the cat with care,
Owners hoping that by morning they would still be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
Whilst the parents enjoyed the quiet before the new day ahead.
The bauble teased the cat, and the hamster ran with zeal,
Our owners wondered about the state of tomorrow’s meal.
When out on the lawn there arose such a racket,
I jumped to my paws and left behind my blanket.
My owner stopped their search for the hidden candy canes,
Joining me, our noses pressed against the windowpane.
Glimmers of hope began to race through my mind
Was that a sleigh bell I heard outside or from the TV behind?
My ears did not fail, my eyes did see what was near,
A very small sleigh and eight little reindeer.
With a jolly old coachman, so nimble and quick,
I barked in excitement it must be St Nick.
More speed than a cheetah his coursers they came,
Oh did he whistle, and shout, and call them by name!
“Now Dasher! And Dancer! Now Prancer and Vixen!
Fly, Comet! Fly, Cupid! Fly Donner and fly Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall!
Now fly away! Fly away! Fly away all!”
Adaptation from Clement Clarke Moore of the Night Before Christmas
by Bethany Hayes
That's all folks. Have a good day tomorrow however it comes let it have a glimmer of light and hope even throughout the continuation of this years events.
*Photo used with owners permission - Pebbles the dog and me
Paws Up!
Loved it Beth x