‘Twas the Blogger’s Night Before Christmas
[NOTE: This small poetic effort of mine has become somewhat of a holiday tradition at the blog. So here it comes again—just like the holiday itself.]
‘TWAS THE BLOGGER’S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the ‘sphere
Bloggers were glad to see Christmas draw near.
Their laptops were turned off and all put away
The bloggers were swearing to take off the day.
Their children were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of extra time danced in their heads
With a father or mom not distracted by writing
No posts to compose, and no links to be citing.
But we all know that vows were just meant to be broken
And the vows of a blogger can be a mere token.
There’s always a chance that some sort of temptation
Will rise up to make them of fleeting duration.
For instance, there might be found under the tree
A sleek Mac; well, what better sight could there be?
And who could neglect it and wait the whole day?
It cries to be tried out, one just can’t delay.
Or maybe somewhere there’s a fast-breaking story
Important, and possibly leading to glory.
It can’t be ignored, there’s really no choice,
So add to the din every blogger’s small voice.
And then there are some who may just like to rhyme
(I’m one who at times must confess to this crime),
And it’s been quite a while since Clement Clarke Moore
Wrote his opus (though authorship’s been claimed by Gore).
So it seems about time it was newly updated
And here’s my attempt – aren’t you glad you all waited?
Forgive if it sounds a bit awkward to read.
In writing, I set a new record for speed.
I had to get under the wire and compose it
Before Christmas Day. Now it’s time that I close it.
But let me exclaim (or, rather, I’ll write)
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!
Here’s a video of the original, with some 50s-type nostalgia for those who remember. There are a few odd anomalies (“safe in their beds” instead of “snug in their beds”). But it brought back memories of pincurls, and the days when parents were assumed to sleep in twin beds (even though I don’t recall that most people did).
I’m pretty sure I had the book on which this is based. The illustrations look very familiar:
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Merry Christmas Neo
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry christmas all
Merry Christmas to Neo and all her readers
That’s a great poem.
Wonderful, Neo! What a treat. Thank you, and happy holidays to you.
Regarding twin beds, old movies and early tv shows had couples sleeping in twin beds. Was it due to regulations, or did people in those days actually sleep in seperate beds?
BeddingMart says.
“While larger beds became available during the 1940’s, the idea didn’t exactly catch on until the 1950’s where they began trying to market these different mattress sizes under other names, such as the “queen” and the “king”
fullmoon:
Great questions!
I was led to believe that married couples usually slept in big beds, but the hidebound Hollywood rules of the past dictated that sexy couples like Nick and Nora Charles in the “Thin Man” movies slept in separate beds. Because one doesn’t want to imagine what might happen in a king-size.
I confess I don’t know.
As I’ve matured, I’ve noticed that some of my married friends took up separate beds for practical reasons. Their sleep patterns just weren’t compatible.
A very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all with my thanks for inspiring articles and commentary.
A very merry and happy holiday season to one and all…along with the hope that 2025 will be a very good year….
Be well, all. And thanks for everything, Neo!
As the clock nears midnight on Christmas Eve in this time zone, I’d like to extend a Merry Christmas to our hostess and all here who celebrate it. Merry Christmas!
In times past, I would be up at this hour on Christmas Morning to, ahem, help Santa fill stockings and put presents under the tree.
We had our big celebration Monday because of various work schedules, then Tuesday enjoyed a pleasant walk around one of the small downtowns that constitute the Denver Metro area with a slightly smaller group.
Tonight, all of the children and grandchildren are (I hope) nestled snug in their own beds or motel lodgings, and AesopSpouse would not waken even if Santa and the reindeer clattered all over our roof like Riverdance wannabees.
Today, we will have brunch on Monday’s leftovers, play more board games, sing more carols, and enjoy the fellowship of family and friends.
So, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year, and hope that soon there will indeed be peace on earth, good will to men (and even to the womyn).
God bless us everyone!