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Dec
2007

Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style

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I found this as I was looking for something else, but I just had to put it in...

'Twas the night before christmas;
there wasn't a sound.
Not a possum was stirring; no-one was around.
We'd left on the table
some tucker and beer,
Hoping that Santa Claus
soon would be here;
We children were snuggled up safe in our beds,
While dreams of pavlova danced 'round in our heads;
And Mum in her nightie,
and Dad in his shorts,
Had just settled down to watch TV sports.
When outside the house
a mad ruckus arose;
Loud squeaking and banging
woke us from our doze.
We ran to the screen door,
peeked cautiously out,
snuck onto the deck,
then let out a shout.
Guess what had woken us up from our snooze,
But a rusty old ute
pulled by eight mighty 'roos.
The cheerful man driving
was giggling with glee,
And we both knew at once
who this plump bloke must be.
Now, I'm telling the truth
it's all dinki-di,
Those eight kangaroos fairly soared through the sky.
Santa leaned out the window
to pull at the reins,
And encouraged the 'roos,
by calling their names.
'Now, Kylie! Now, Kirsty!
Now, Shazza and Shane!
On Kipper! On, Skipper!
On, Bazza and Wayne!
Park up on that water tank.
Grab a quick drink,
I'll scoot down the gum tree.
Be back in a wink!'
So up to the tank those eight kangaroos flew,
With the ute full of toys,
and Santa Claus too.
He slid down the gum tree
and jumped to the ground,
Then in through the window
he sprang with a bound.
He had bright sunburned cheeks
and a milky white beard.
A jolly old joker
was how he appeared.
He wore red stubby shorts
and old thongs on his feet,
And a hat of deep crimson
as shade from the heat.
His eyes - bright as opals -
Oh! how they twinkled!
And, like a goanna,
his skin was quite wrinkled!
His shirt was stretched over
a round bulging belly
Which shook when he moved,
like a plate full of jelly.
A fat stack of prezzies
he flung from his back,
And he looked like a swaggie
unfastening his pack.
He spoke not a word,
but bent down on one knee,
To position our goodies
beneath the yule tree.
Surfboard and footy-ball shapes
for us two.
And for Dad, tongs to use
on the new barbeque.
A mysterious package
he left for our Mum,
Then he turned and he winked
and he held up his thumb;
He strolled out on deck and his 'roos
came on cue;
Flung his sack in the back and prepared to shoot through.
He bellowed out loud
as they swooped past the gates-
'MERRY CHRISTMAS to all,
and goodonya, MATES!'

An Aussie Night Before Christmas  Written by Yvonne Morrison

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cassaustin
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | cassaustin
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style

Thats so funny. I have never heard that before! Very Aussie!!

Cass xx



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      Ngairi
December 2007 | Ngairi
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
Thanks for taking the time to read it. LEisa


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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | mumof2b
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style

I've got that book and my boys just love it.

It's called "An Aussie Night Before Christmas"  Written by Yvonne Morrison.  It's definately our favourite Christmas story book. I love it beacuse it's just so Australian.

Amanda xxxxx



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      Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | Ngairi
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
I was actually after the Aussie Jingle Bells, but found this one instead. I love all of them. Leisa


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ajv00
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | ajv00
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style

How aussie is that? It is fantastic, I love it. Thanks It has made my day. 



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      Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | Ngairi
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
My kids love the names of the kangaroos. Gave them a good laugh. Leisa


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           ajv00
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | ajv00
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
very typical names they are too


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emmie
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | emmie
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
thats good LOL


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      Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | Ngairi
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
Thanks I enjoyed it. Leisa


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boredmum
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | boredmum
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style

Thats so Aussie!lol My son liked it too. You would think they would have this at school.

Thanks for sharing & giving me a laugh at this hour!

Cheers Dee



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      Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | Ngairi
Re: Twas the night before Christmas - Aussie style
It certainly woke me up with a smile! LOL Leisa


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