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A Night Before Christmas

T’was the night before Christmas Time flew like jet’s zooming past All working men and women in the house Couldn’t scratch their heads in a sudden rush Women needed to set all before they leave For a church service on a Christmas Eve Foods, tables, chairs and a nice party ground Games’ paraphernalia and a good sound Men put up a big Christmas tree in the middle With colorful lights, but forgot the star or angel While I hurriedly wrapped my presents Wasn’t aware, I’ve swapped the toys for children Everyone was so excited for coming home Satiated at church service and Christmas program We couldn’t wait for our family reunion to start So we headed right away with the meditation part All seated around the tree in a big circle Game started for moms, dads, aunts with uncles Played blind folded, a dance- feeding-partner With cake—a funny game with the loudest laughter Children played many games too But we're more excited for the raffle draws Everybody wished to win a big prize of cash Then most of us got Santa’s white beard or mustache T’was the night before Christmas Our reunion’s highlight was giving gifts with our hearts Boys really took time exchanging gifts with the girls Aunt laughed loudly for receiving pants and a skirt for uncle Dec. 13,2022 10.10pm Our family tradition is to reunite on the night before Christmas, going to church, praying, sleeping together and on the 25th, we’ve family sumptuous lunch where other relatives, friends and neighbors are welcomed to join. Family reunion like this also happens in New Year’s Eve. The Night Before 3 Contest Judged: 12/23/2022 7:39:00 AM Sponsored by: Joseph May Place 3 (up to 3 multi-w)

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/30/2022 1:34:00 AM

Hi Len thanks for an awesome comment - and thank you for your visit. Great that your family always meet on Christmas Eve, that is how it should be. We are a small family, our parents all passed except for my mother in law who has dementia . Our eldest son and his wife left South Africa for Australia three weeks ago. Our younger son and his wife, after after 17 years of being together are expecting a little girl any day now . I hope your New Year will be a happy and blessed one. hugs Jen.

Len Gasun
Date: 12/30/2022 12:34:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading my poem too. Reunion is one of my family traditions on Christmas season and New Year my dear friend. Family reunion includes my first cousins. Tytyvvvvm again. Hugs

Len Gasun
Date: 12/30/2022 12:32:00 PM

My pleasure my dear friend. So sorry to hear that your parents are all gone and also you mom-in-law's condition. I'll pray for more strength and God's protection for her and all of you and your family. Advance congratulations for the coming bundle of charm, your grand daughter. Thank you for the warm wishes. Have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year 2023 my dear friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/26/2022 8:07:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Sounds like you have a lot of family fun. Happy New Year........

Len Gasun
Date: 12/27/2022 5:42:00 PM

I always have my dear friend Paula. Thanks God and my very supportive family and relatives who arrange those events and venues. Thank you so much for reading my poem, uplifiting comments and congratulatory greetings. Happy New Year to you, your family/loved ones and everyone here at PS. God bless you all. Hugs..Hugs

Valsa George

Date: 12/26/2022 3:34:00 AM

I am sure you had a great time with the whole family collecting together, playing together, praying, sleeping and eating together. How beautiful it is to have such occasional family gatherings ! Definitely it will cement relationships. Congratulations Len on your win in Joseph's contest

Len Gasun
Date: 12/27/2022 5:38:00 PM

It's true my dear friend Valsa, this is what I trully miss during this season. However, although I'm miles away, I still take part as one of the hosts of the event. Then my cousins send me videos and pictures and i kept watching, smiling and laughing at those family events til after new year. Thank you so much for reading, your uplifting comments and congratulatory greetings my dear friend. God bless you always. Hugs

Joseph May

Date: 12/24/2022 6:55:00 AM

Congrats on your win Len, Very nicely penned, Merry Christmas

Len Gasun
Date: 12/25/2022 10:59:00 PM

Thank you so much for acknowledging my poem in your contest my dear friend Joseph May, Your apporoval on my poem thru my win means a lot to me. God bless you always. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 12/16/2022 4:14:00 PM

I find it interesting to learn about different family traditions and how they like to celebrate Christmas... Yours sounds like a lot of good spirited fun! ... Thank you for sharing this with all of us. Great work, my friend!

Len Gasun
Date: 12/25/2022 10:57:00 PM

Welcome my dearest friend Kelly. I thank you as well for taking your time to read my poem and your inspiring comment. I always miss my family and relatives during this season. We always have great reunion and fun. May God bless you always. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2023! Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2022 11:44:00 AM

I really love your family tradition. It sounds even more fun than the one with all my relatives when i was a kid. those were so fun. Great nostalgia here.

Len Gasun
Date: 12/25/2022 10:55:00 PM

Yes, my dearest friend Andrea. This is what I also miss everytime this season comes, my family and relatives bonding with lots of fun. Thank you so much for reading my poem and your kind comment. Merry Christmas and happy New Year 2023!