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 Have you ever seen a child just like me? Take a look at me on Santa’s
lap I'll be. “Hey Santa I want a pony, no a dog. No, wait, what I
really want is my Dad!” “Ho Ho Ho!” he said. “A pony is too big to fit in my in my
sled. It may also chew off my head. A dog to big a mess to bring with
me , and your dad is far away. So what do you say? ...
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 Four years ago I celebrated Eid ul-Fitr at my home country
Egypt. I was always filled with excitement to celebrate my holiday with
my friends and family. Waking up early in the morning to go to the
mosque and pray then going to one of our houses and having breakfast.
Then going out and celebrating and having a good time. Now ...
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Warm blanket envelops her smile,
I hope she stays sleeping just for awhile.
Mother, her protector, watches her sleep,
Careful of noise; only woks, creeps.
Father just arrived, shuts the door,
Snowstorm outside, snow on the floor.
Sister runs around the Christmas tree,
Father steps aside, "Let her be."
Car in the driveway, who arrived?
My aunts and uncles, their joy deprived.
But when they come in, all worries are gone,
As the baby's presence and warmth have won ...
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On one snowy night
A young mouse was awoken with a fright.
When he heard the clatter,
He grabbed his ladder
To rise upon the roof.
For Santa was aloof.
A man dressed in red
Had no idea there was a mouse climbing up to his head.
Santa dropped present after present as he continued his work.
He couldn't see the mouse silently lurk ...
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I awake everyday to help Santa with the sleigh.
From today, tomorrow, and any other day.
Just one thank you or pleasing remark he would never say.
"Fetch the gifts and the naughty list", he would laugh in a way.
Nobody ever realizes the jobs we elves have today.
We wrap the gifts for the nice and for the naughty we pray.
We also clean the workshop and make sure the reindeer stay ...
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Gazing out the diamond encrusted window,
It'll be a white Christmas this year!
Presents lining the wooden floors,
Mom sipping on hot cocoa, with marshmallows!
A big feast presented at dinner-time,
We clasp hands to say grace ...
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