for a long winter's rap,

Twas the week before Christmas. . .

and serving,

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Had just settled in. . .

and checking things twice. . .

. . .many creatures were stirring,

. . . in hopes that the guests would soon arrive!

and lighting,

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. . .and all through the lodge. . .

. . . and I in my bow tie,

The children were nestled all snug in their sweaters.

While visions of sugar plum brandy danced in their heads.

And mamma in her finery . . .

and setting out,