Christmas Greetings! We want to take this opportunity to wish you all the peace, joy, and love of the season.Merry Christmas and Happy New YearFlorence Budden, President SSNLBrenda Stamp, Vice-President SSNL

Editors’ Message

We would like to thank all who contributedrecipes or articles to this newsletter.

Brenda & Marsha

Executive Director’s Message

Dear members, friends, and community supporters

This is the festive re-launch of the “new” SSNL newsletter, and I’m very thankful for the hard work that Brenda and Marsha have put into making the newsletter a reality. This newsletter and the following issues will only be as relevant as you, the SSNL membership make it. I encourage you all to send in content, articles, stories, poems, photos, etc… to make our newsletter a true reflection of our Society.

Please give us your feedback, and let us know what you think of the newsletter.

Have a safe and happy holiday season

Dave Banko

Executive Director

Schizophrenia Society NL& L, Waterford Hospital, 18A-18B U Block (P): 709- 777- 3335E-mail: info@ssnl.org   www.ssnl.org

Christmas Message 1 Executive Director’s Message 1 Editors” Message 1 SSNL’s News Round –Up 2 Christmas Reflections 6 Collection of Recipes 11 The First Christmas 14 The Night Before Christmas 15

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News Round-up From SSNL

Annual General Meeting

On July 27, 2010 during the Schizophrenia Society of Canada and the Schizophrenia Society of Newfoundland’s national conference, “Social Inclusion: Well Beyond Recovery” we held our Annual General Meeting. The AGM was a success with many of our members present. Also in attendance were some of the members from SSC as well as delegates at the national conference. It was a great time to celebrate our successes of the past year and to share what we have planned for the upcoming year. The annual report and the financial report for the year ending March, 2010 were presented and approved by the members in attendance.

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Schizophrenia Society Provincial Awards

Every year SSNL recognizes a consumer, a family member and a health professional whose dedication to service has made a major contribution to SSNL. The awards are presented at our AGM each year. Congratulations to our winners for 2010

The Knee Award

This award is presented to a consumer. This year’s recipient was Joy Jacobs

March Award

This award is presented to a health care professional. This year’s recipient was Geri Dalton.

MacDonald Award

This award is presented to a family member. This year’s recipient was Annette Murphy.

Congratulations to each of you and special thanks for all your hard work and dedication to the society.

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

During the week of Oct.3- 10 known as Mental Illness Awareness week SSNL set up an information booth at the Health Sciences Centre, St. Clare’s Hospital and the Waterford Hospital.

The purpose of this information booth was to educate and promote awareness about mental illnessand SSNL in the community. Judging by the number of people who dropped by our booth to have a chat or to ask us questions, the event was an enormous success.

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SSNL Annual Walk

The sun peeked through the clouds in the sky and a soft breeze blew across Quidi Vidi Lake as family and friends of SSNL participated in our annual Walk of Hope to mark the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness week. Towards the end of the walk many stopped to admire out Tree of Recovery that was planted just behind the Regatta Club this past spring. This walk is just one of the activities SSNL uses to create an awareness of our society in the community and to help reduce the stigma. Thank you to everyone who participated and /or who sponsored people. Through the pledges SSNL raised approximately $2500.

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Partnership Education Program

The Partnership Education Program is based on a personal story-telling model. Three guest speakers, a professional, a family member and a person with mental illness describe their own experience with mental illness. During this fall presentations were made to: 2nd year medical students, 3rd

year nursing students at the Centre for Nursing Studies, 3rd year social work students and MUN’s graduating pharmacy students. If you require further information about this program or would like for us to do a presentation to your group, please contact the SSNL office.

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SSNL Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors

During the past few months SSNL has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors: Joy Jacobs and Bill Moyse. Special thanks are extended to both of you for your willingness to share your time, talent and energy with us.

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Q. What is a snowman's favorite lunch?

Corrections Canada Conference

On Dec.9, 2010 Florence and Brenda were asked to make a presentation at a conference sponsored by Corrections Canada on the criminalization of the mentally ill. Their presentation entitled “Partnerships with the Justice System: Creating New Directions “proved to be of interest to the many agencies who are involved with both mental health and the justice system. Opportunities for new partnerships were created at this conference.

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Hubert Furey Releases CD

Hubert Furey, a long time friend and volunteer with SSNL, is happy to announce the release of his CD, “As the Old Folks Would Say”, a collection of original recitations, fictionalized stories in verse drawn from Newfoundland outport culture. Composed and performed by Hubert, the recitations focus on the many diverse aspects of Newfoundland and Labrador life, bringing a humorous cast to such traditional Newfoundland pastimes as blueberry picking, squidding, moose hunting, partridge hunting, etc. The stories are fanciful, imaginative and entertaining, and make an ideal Christmas gift. One of Hubert’s recitations can be found in the Christmas Reflections section of this newsletter. They are currently on sale at The Rooms, O’Brien’s Music Store and Britannia Teas or can be obtained by telephoning Hubert directly at 229-4729. Way to go, Hubert!!!………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Volunteers

At this time SSNL would like to thank all our volunteers, provincial societies and all our community friends and all our community agency friends who want to make our world a better place for everyone. This fall SSNL was lucky to have two nursing students to assist us as part of their program in mental health. Thank you to Stephanie Sullivan and Kayla Careen for helping out at our Support Group meetings and various other SSNL projects

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SSNL Hiring Family Support Worker

We are currently seeking one casual Family Support Worker to work in each of the Western, Central, and Eastern regions of the province. The job postings can be seen at: www.jobsinnl.ca

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Upcoming Events

New Year’s Meet & GreetJanuary 7th from 6:30pm-10:00pmWaterford Lion’s ClubThis is a free event, but PLEASE contact the office to register so that we can ensure that there will be enough refreshments, and snacks.

Monthly Support Group MeetingsPlease do not forget about our monthly support group meetings. These meetings take place the last Wednesday of each month with the exception of July and August. The meetings take place at the Waterford Lions club from 7:00P.M. – 9:00P.M. We look forward to hearing from you. What would you like to see at our meetings, what topics would you like to see more of. Please tell us. Your opinion counts.

Education SessionMonday January 31, 2010 7:00pm-9:30pmMews Community CentrePlease check the City of St. John’s Winter Activity Guide for more information.

Strengthening Families TogetherStrengthening Families Together is a 10-session national education program for family members and friends of individuals with serious and persistent mental illnesses. The goal of Strengthening Families Together is to provide information on the topics associated with living daily with a mental illness for families and friends of individuals with schizophrenia and other related disorders. SSNL is now seeking interested family members to participate in our next offering of this education program designed for families this spring. If you would like to register for this program or would like further information regarding the program, please contact the office.

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Did you know that…?

Santa has 31 hours of Christmas to work with, thanks to the different time zones and the rotation of the earth.

In Poland, Santa Claus gives gifts on the 6th of December.

Santa Claus is also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Kris Kringle.

In 1866, the artist, Thomas Nast, made a montage entitled, "Santa Claus and His Works" and for the first

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Christmas Reflections

Christmas - that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance--a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. - Augusta E. Rundel

No matter where you live or how old you are, Christmases from your childhood have a special glow about them. In this section our friends share their reflections on Christmas.

An Australian Christmas

Hi Folks, It’s that time of year again. Around the world, those familiar activities of over consumption begin

in earnest - the madness of shopping, the endless parties & extravagant food. With the arrival of the first snow fall, we gather our warm coats, hats & gloves to do battle with the cold. On the opposite side of the planet though, where my family lives, the Aussie Xmas is quite a different experience.

Xmas time in Australia is holiday time too for school children. December through to February is the main break for their summer holiday so Xmas is often combined with a holiday away. Waking early on Xmas day, the morning is usually already warm & the temperature rises till mid afternoon. It’s often best to get early morning chores done while it’s still cool enough, water the garden or get in an early morning swim. After opening the pressies around the Xmas tree with family, we prepare for friends or family to arrive, and prepare a main meal. This is not the everyday meal but something special accompanied with fancy tableware & extra special treats.

Some people even cook the Xmas roast the night before, to avoid getting too many flies in the house! Believe me, the flies are bad, especially if you live out in the bush! As a child in the 50’s, the Aussie Xmas traditions were very ‘English’. A roast chicken or pork or lamb with gravy & roasted vegetables was common. If you were well-to-do, then perhaps you would be lucky enough to have turkey. Traditions have changed somewhat & now Xmas menus are very multicultural. As it’s quite hot, the roast has been replaced with more casual fare. Salads & BBQ's are popular as everyone can eat outside. NO-one wants to be stuck inside looking after a hot oven on a hot day! Casual picnics or buffets even take the place of Xmas lunch, by the river, in a park, at the beach or in the shelter of shade on a patio.

This year my family will all meet at my brothers in Bathurst, a country town several hours west of Sydney. Unfortunately I won't be with them this Xmas but no doubt we will speak by phone or Skype via internet. Family & friends are what Xmas is all about, no matter where you come from.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Annette Murphy

“A Christmas Miracle”, one of Hubert’s three more serious recitations, is provided below for your enjoyment.

A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

It was bright and red with great big wheels and it made his face aglow And it waited for him every day mid the artificial snow

He didn’t see the teddy bears or the shiny hockey puck He saw nothing in that window but a little red fire truck

He’d stand in awesome wonder while the snow dripped from the eaves And he’d only rest his gaze to wipe the pane with worn sleeves

Such a gift at Christmas would bring such boundless joy When put into the heart and hands of a tiny little boy

The old merchant watched the tiny nose press hard into the glass And shook his head and knew that it would never come to pass

A father dead, a mother poor, she barely paid her bill Then he had learned just yesterday how she had taken ill

The boy knew that, though he was small, (in September he’d turned five) But he also knew a Child was coming, that the Child would soon arrive

The world knew that His coming was not a week away And the Child could make it happen, all he had to do was pray

His footsteps matched his earnest prayers as he sloshed home through the snow His mind filled only with the Child, as he walked, his head bowed low

Sometimes he’d stop and clench his fists and close his eyes real tight Seeing that fire truck by the tree on the coming Christmas night

On Christmas Eve he raced from school, for one last joyful look And searched in vain with tearful eyes for the little red fire truck

In its place now stood an angel with a golden halo on But there was no smile on the angel’s face – the little truck was gone

He trudged back home with heavy steps, his soul bereft of joy Knowing that the fire truck now would find some other boy

That night he went to Midnight Mass, standing by his mother’s side And he had not yet told her how that afternoon he cried

He refused to look at the tiny Babe when they sang “O Holy Night” Hymn after hymn they sang in praise, but he kept his lips sealed tight

When it came time to pray aloud, he said not a single word What was the sense of praying if your prayers were never heard

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Well, what surprise, when he came downstairs, so dejected and forlorn To see the fire truck by the tree on that blessed Christmas morn

He ran and hugged his mother for the precious thing she’d done But she smiled down as she stroked his hair “It was not me, my son”

Who brought the gift? It matters only that there was a heart to care A heart so big and warm enough to reach and love and share

The gift had come, the Child had come, is there more I have to say? Perhaps that’s all that’s needed to bring joy on Christmas Day

Merry Christmas Hubert

Christmas Lights in Corner Brook

In September, 1965, my family – mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother and I moved from Riverhead, Hr. Grace to Corner Brook. To this day I remember when on a crisp clear night during Christmas we would all get into our car and drive around Corner Brook to see the Christmas lights and decorations around town. At that time the city of Corner Brook always selected the best decorated house. As we drove around admiring the bright twinkling lights, we would select what we considered to be the best decorated house. Sometimes we had chosen correctly. And yes, there’s something magical about all those Christmas lights, no matter what your age.

Brenda Stamp

Christmas Now and Then

Some things have definitely changed about the Christmas season since I was a child. I grew up in Corner Brook and well remember the excitement I felt as Christmas was getting closer and closer. Toys were not available all year round as they are now…no “Toys R Us” then. The Christmas displays at local shops built up great expectations in a young child’s mind. I especially remember the Toyland display at Eaton’s. I can’t recall their seasonal display being up a long time before Christmas. Now Halloween has not even arrived when Santa scenes go up at the stores and malls.

One prized item in the weeks before the big day was the mail –order Christmas catalogue now known as “The Wish Book” from Eaton’s and from Simpsons Sears. I came from a large family and we all had to wait our turn in getting the catalogue to study. We so hoped to get that longed for item as our Christmas gift that we had selected from the catalogue. We would get one special gift from Santa and other small gifts from family members. One very different thing about Christmas then was what your stocking was stuffed with…a five point apple, an orange, grapes, nuts, hard Christmas candies as well as a candy cane. There were definitely no expensive electronic gadgets then and I truly believe that expectations were lower than

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now.So there was not the same emphasis on commercialism. However, what is still the same are the

Christmas concerts, get togethers with relatives and friends, the carols at the church services and of course, the excitement that only a child can feel at Christmas.

Sandra Hallett

Our First Christmas as a Family

Christmas has always been an exciting time of the year for me- putting up lights, decorating the house, baking cakes and cookies and buying gifts for loved ones. After getting married in 1989 John and I were excited about choosing that special gift for our families. My secret dream was one day we would be sharing that magic of Christmas with our own children. Finally, that year came when in the spring of 1994 our lives were enhanced with the adoption of our two precious and special boys Shannon aged 8 and Aaron aged 5. I could hardly wait for Christmas. What a wonderful time that was going to be!

The arrival of The Wish Book opened up a world of anticipation and excitement. Shannon’s magic number was five because the year before he had received five gifts-a coloring book, crayons, a candy cane, a box of chocolates and a dinky. Could he ask for five gifts this year? And could his brother also have five gifts. Of course, they could. Over the next few weeks their little heads just peered down at the wondrous toys on the pages of the catalogue. The selection of those desired items was a momentous decision. But by the time of the Santa Claus parade their “Wish List” had been made. It was such a joy just sitting with them as they wrote that magical all-important letter to Santa. They knew that in addition to Santa’s gifts, there would be special gifts from Mom and Dad and other relatives.

The days of preparation sped quickly by. That year little hands helped decorate the house and bake those special cookies. Finally, Christmas Eve arrived. Following the reading of the story of the First Christmas and of course the magical The Night Before Christmas Shannon and Aaron hung their stockings and went to bed dreaming about what Santa would bring. John and I were the ones who could hardly sleep that night as we anticipated the excitement of the next morning when Shannon and Aaron would see what was beneath that tree. Needless to say, everyone had gone a little overboard. Everyone wanted to share that magic. The boys woke up to see a trail of candy, trinkets, and small gifts on each step, Shannon’s on one side of the steps, Aaron’s on the other side leading from their bedroom to the main floor of our home. Their eyes just filled with wonder. When they reached the last step, they simply sat down and compared what they had. They had never seen so much before in their young lives. John & I will always remember Shannon’s comment,” this is the bestest Christmas that we’ve ever had”. The door leading to our living room had a Christmas curtain over the glass as to not see inside. We asked Shannon & Aaron if they were going to open the door to check inside. When they opened the door the look of amazement on their faces was something to behold, utter shock.

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Shannon just looked at John and said” Who owns all of those gifts in there under the tree”? John told Shannon and Aaron that their names were on the gifts and asked once again if they were going to go in.They walk slowly into the living room. “Is it possible that everything under the tree is ours? How can that be?” As Shannon realizes that yes Santa did visit here last night and left an amazing array of gifts, he holds his head and says he just got a headache and then with amazement and joy written over his face, he falls to the floor with great drama. Aaron, who was just behind his older brother, also realizes everything is theirs mimics his brother and also collapses to the floor. They quickly recover and joyously open their gifts! However, in his excitement Shannon does actually trip and falls hitting his ear off the coffee table. He bears the little scar as testimony to that first Christmas. No matter how many Christmases go by, the magic and excitement of that first Christmas of the Stamps together as a family will be firmly entrenched in our minds and in our hearts.

Brenda Stamp

Christmas ... is not an eternal event at all, but a piece of one's home that one carries in one's heart... - Freya Stark

Do you Remember?????? (This will tell your age)

1. Angel hair2. Tinsel3. Bubble Lights4. Popcorn and cranberry strings5. Purity syrup and cake6. Yule log7. Figgy bread8. Molasses raisin bread on Christmas Eve9. Midnight Church Service10. Santa giving out presents to all the kids at the Orange Lodge11. Janneying ( also called mummering)12. The excitement of hearing reindeer hooves on the roof

Collection of Recipes

From the recipes received Christmas must be associated with cakes and cookies. Happy baking!!!

A XMAS PAVLOVA FROM AUSTRALIAThis is an extremely easy dessert; A classic meringue with a fresh fruit toppingIngredients: For the meringue: 3 egg whites, 1 cup (6oz) castor/fine sugar, ½ teaspoon cornflour/cornstarch, ½ teaspoon vanilla essence, ½ teaspoon vinegarFor the topping: yoghurt or cream & fresh seasonal fruit

Prepare a baking tray, with a circle greater than 7inches, from greaseproof or baking paper. Dust lightly with cornstarch/cornflour.Whisk egg whites till stiff. Add sugar slowly & beat till sugar is dissolved & meringue glossy. Add cornflour with the last amount of sugar. Then fold in vanilla & vinegar. Spread meringue over circle of baking paper & shape into desired shape.(I usually make a rim around the circle so that the filling stays in place).Place in a very cool or slow oven for 1half to 2 hours till crisp & dry.(200-250deg Fahrenheit)Whip cream & decorate with fruit!

Annette Murphy

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 Aunt Nellie's Raisin Cake Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar1 tsp. all spice1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. cloves1/2 tsp. nutmeg1 heaping tsp. coffee (right out of the bottle)1 heaping tsp. cocoa1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam2 apples (grated)1/2 cups white rum (Optional)3/4 cup butter2 cups boiling water2 packages seedless raisins1 pack currants

Boil all above together in saucepan for 10 minutes and cool (very cool) Mix 3 cups flour2 heaping tsp. baking sodaAdd 3 eggs Add the cooled mixture and mix well Line pan with buttered wax and brown paper.Line cover as well. Bake at 3000 F for 1 hour Then continue baking at 2750 for a further 3 hours or until done. Paulette Whalen

Fruit Balls Bird Seed and Chocolate (Kids put name to this one years ago)

2 cups cracker crumbs Melt in saucepanMix 1 can sweetened milk 1/4 cup butter Add: 1 cup cherries 2 cups sugar 1 cup dates 1/ 4 cup milk 1/2 cup walnuts Add 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup cocoanut 1 cup coconutForm balls and roll in cocoanut 4 tbsps. cocoa Grease dish slightly. Spread coconut (extra) on  Pauline Dawe bottom of dish. Spread the mixture. Add more Coconut. Put if fridge until hard. Cut into squares.

Pauline Dawe

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Mandarin Orange Dessert. 1 angel food cake, cut into cubes1 can 2% milk1 envelope Dream Whip whipped topping1 can cream, shook 1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding1 14 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained1 small box nutriwhip (or 2nd envelope of whipped topping) In a bowl place milk, whipped topping powder and pudding powder. Stir until thick. Add cream and oranges (save a few for garnish) and stir again. Fold in angel food cake. Place in dish and let set. Beat nutriwhip (or mix up 2nd whipped topping) and place on top. Garnish with remaining oranges.

Dark Fruit Cake (This recipe is over 100 years old)

Ingredients Directions

3 ½ c flour Melt butter on stove1 1/4 c molasses Put in molasses1 tsp. baking soda Sift flour and spices1 tsp. all spice Combine butter mixture, flour mixture, and1 tab ground cloves coffee½ c butter Then stir in fruit1 tsp. cinnamon Bake 3 hours at 2500

1 tsp. nutmeg1 cup strong coffee½ lb. dates1 lb. currants¼ lb. nuts½ lb. mixed fruit1 lb. seedless raisins1 lb. seeded raisins½ lb. cherries2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. lemon flavouring1 tsp. almond flavoring

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And all of this came into being because of the birth of a babe in Bethlehem

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Luke, Chapter TwoAnd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

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And what is Christmas without a little

Merry tale….The Night Before Christmas

By Clement Clarke Moore

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, DONNER 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.

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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!"

And a wonderful New Year