Christmas

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=168 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="90b67c93.gif"> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="92c53530.gif" border=0 width="83" height="83" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <script language=JavaScript>  </script>  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="125" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.santas.net/recipes.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.santas.net/recipes.htm "><U>santas.net/recipes</U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div>      </div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="90a67c93.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Cantrell Family Website</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>  </B></FONT>   <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" >|   <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cantrell Family Website"><U><B>home</B></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Christmas</B></div> <div>  <A NAME="christmas"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="90ec8190.gif" border=0 width="456" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>       <embed src="HTMLobj-2351/holynite.mid" autostart="true" width="145" height="70">                                                 </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="910b94d0.gif" border=0 width="441" height="77" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="288" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 363 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="91213650.gif" border=0 width="275" height="357" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="470" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#000000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#000000" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1029 WIDTH="458"><div> Greetings Everyone, </div> <div> Welcome to my Christmas page, I would like to share with you some of my thoughts for this wonderful holiday, I was reading the news paper the other day and a little cartoon cult my eye, it said to be more political correct in this day and age we need to remove Christ  from Christmas, Have we forgotten what Christmas is about? </div> <div> I thought to myself,</div> <div> Sleigh bells, snowflakes, and more, to some this means Christmas,</div> <div> Christmas is a special and magical time of the year and anything can happen, strangers can meet and become good friends and for some even fall in love.</div> <div> A tree in your home is a tradition, Bells and lights will be hung from its majestic branches,</div> <div> An angel, a star, or even a Santa Clause on top makes it all worthwhile,</div> <div> Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.</div> <div> Lots of people, Crowds everywhere Rushing and pushing and shoving, Going nowhere, It's Christmas time again, Have to get all those things done</div> <div> Hussle, bussle, quickly, Must get this and must get that Maybe this nic, maybe that nak, When did it happen, When did we lose track</div> <div> But lets not forget Before we get too far, </div> <div> What is really important, it Doesn't take much to figure out, </div> <div> Take the time to love, Show your family and friends just how much you care, lend a helping hand to stranger or someone in need, The greatest gift of all is absolutely free, give the gift of love this holiday season, Take time to love and love from the heart.</div> <bR> <div> You feel that warm glow?</div> <div> Well, That's a start, Now you can reach out Enjoy your holiday</div> <div> Give to those around you And don't forget to pray</div> <div> Now the joy of Christmas, </div> <div> Can really fill you up All the rest is meaningless</div> <bR> <div> This is Christmas, This is what it is about, Without Jesus there is only doubt</div> <div> Christmas without Christ?</div> <div> Who ever heard of such a thing.</div> <div> A long time ago in a little manger Was born a tiny little stranger.</div> <div> Though he was only little, he was a king, And all the angels began to sing.</div> <div> Came all the shepherds with their sheep, giving the baby gifts to keep.</div> <div> All of the people and angels began to sing about this tiny little king.</div> <div> And to this day we celebrate with bliss This wonderful day called Christmas.</div> <bR> <div> I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very, merry Christmas. And I hope we all remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas ... the birth of our Savior, Jesus.</div> <div> Christmas is a very special time of year for me.</div> <div> I love being with my family, I love the sights, smells, and sounds of the season.</div> <div> It is also a time to remember God's greatest gift to us.</div> <div> I wish You and Yours a very merry Christmas.</div> <bR> <div> Thank You for visiting my Christmas page. I hope you enjoyed your visit! Come back again soon! John,     </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id150.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Christmas"><U><IMG SRC="9334b4b0.gif" border=0 width="75" height="75" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS </B></div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house <IMG SRC="91444350.gif" border=0 width="68" height="53" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. </div> <bR> <div> The stockings <IMG SRC="915273c0.gif" border=0 width="39" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> were hung by the chimney with care </div> <bR> <div> In hopes that St. <IMG SRC="9161d210.gif" border=0 width="29" height="33" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Nicksoon would be there. </div> <bR> <div> The children were nestled, all snug in their beds </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="92134340.gif" border=0 width="52" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> While visions of sugarplums <IMG SRC="9181d280.gif" border=0 width="29" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> danced in their heads. </div> <bR> <div> And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap </div> <bR> <div> Had just settleddown for a long winter's nap. </div> <bR> <div> When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter </div> <bR> <div> I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. </div> <bR> <div> Away to the window I flew like a flash </div> <bR> <div> Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. </div> <bR> <div> The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow</div> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects <IMG SRC="91b24340.gif" border=0 width="36" height="52" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> below. </div> <bR> <div> When, what to my wondering eyes should appear </div> <bR> <div> But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer <IMG SRC="91c272d0.gif" border=0 width="39" height="45" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">.</div> <bR> <div> With a little old driver, so lively and quick </div> <bR> <div> I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick<IMG SRC="91d1d210.gif" border=0 width="29" height="33" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">. </div> <bR> <div> More rapid than eagles his coursers they came </div> <bR> <div> And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name. </div> <bR> <div> "Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN! </div> <bR> <div> On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONDER and BLITZEN! </div> <bR> <div> To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! </div> <bR> <div> Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" </div> <bR> <div> As dry leaves <IMG SRC="91e1e1f0.gif" border=0 width="30" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> that before the wild hurricane fly </div> <bR> <div> When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky. </div> <bR> <div> So up to the house-top the coursers they flew </div> <bR> <div> With the sleigh full of toys,<IMG SRC="9202a270.gif" border=0 width="42" height="39" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> and St. Nicholas too. </div> <bR> <div> And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof </div> <bR> <div> The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. </div> <bR> <div> As I drew in my hand, and was turning around </div> <bR> <div> Down the chimney <IMG SRC="9221e260.gif" border=0 width="30" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> St. Nicholascame with a bound. </div> <bR> <div> He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot </div> <bR> <div> And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. </div> <bR> <div> A bundle of toys  <IMG SRC="92334270.gif" border=0 width="52" height="39" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> he had flung on his back </div> <bR> <div> And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. </div> <bR> <div> His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry </div> <bR> <div> His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. </div> <bR> <div> His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow <IMG SRC="92421240.gif" border=0 width="33" height="36" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> And the beard of his chin was as whiteas the snow. </div> <bR> <div> The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth </div> <bR> <div> And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.<IMG SRC="92632320.gif" border=0 width="50" height="50" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> He had a broad face and a little round belly </div> <bR> <div> That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly<IMG SRC="9271e1e0.gif" border=0 width="30" height="30" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">. </div> <bR> <div> He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf </div> <bR> <div> And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. </div> <bR> <div> A wink of his eye<IMG SRC="92851480.gif" border=0 width="81" height="72" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">and a twist of his head </div> <bR> <div> Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. </div> <bR> <div> He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work </div> <bR> <div> And filled all the stockings,<IMG SRC="929273c0.gif" border=0 width="39" height="60" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> then turned with a jerk. </div> <bR> <div> And laying his finger aside of his nose </div> <bR> <div> And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose<IMG SRC="92a1e230.gif" border=0 width="30" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">. </div> <bR> <div> He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle </div> <bR> <div> And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. </div> <bR> <div> But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight </div> <bR> <div> "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!" </div> <div> <IMG SRC="9135e780.gif" border=0 width="350" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="92b59560.gif" border=0 width="89" height="86" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">         </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="147" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 ><NOBR><div> <B>Gail's</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id191.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="winter wonderland "><U>winter wonderland </U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id149.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cantrell Family Holiday Pages"><U><B><IMG SRC="7e45c410.gif" border=0 width="92" height="65" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> This website designed and maintained by </div> <div> John Cantrell of Cantrell and Son's Creative Services </div> <div> North Royalton, OH</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="92d965f0.gif" border=0 width="150" height="95" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> Copyright © Cantrell and Son's Creative Services. 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