You can see Parmy's great artwork for this poem here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZqTu-gzUSs
And this is the poem:
A Visit from St. Nicholas
BY
'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 ch ... Show More
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Write to Mike Bilbrough to ask a question or give an opinion."Scrooge jumped out of bed and rushed over to the window, opened it, and put his head out. There was no fog, no mist; it was a clear, bright, cheerful day...."This is the last chapter of Charles' Dickens classic, A Chri ... Show More
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1251: On Living by Nâzim Hikmet, translated by Randy Blasing and Mutlu Konuk
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Happy Winter Solstice!
The sky, when I woke up this morning, was a blurry white all over, not of snow, just a layer of cloud with the light of the sun behind it. It was a dreamy look, nothing like the blue sky, bright sun, and streets and houses covered in snow that we have had recently. I was tempted ... Show More
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The Christmas Adventures of Holly and Noel. E5: The Christmas Star🌟
🌟Tonight, Holly and Noel found themselves on a magical journey, full of wonder and surprises. Along the way, they discovered the true meaning of hope, kindness, and the joy of giving.
✨As the Christmas tree twinkled brightly, it reminded them—and us—that the magic of Christmas i ... Show More
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