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On the road the frost is glistening.
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People stream from Midnight Mass.
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Friendly candles glow in windows.
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Strangers greet you as you pass.
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Home then to the laden table;
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Ham and goose and pints of beer,
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Whisky handed 'round in tumblers,
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Christmas comes but once a year!


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Puddings made with eggs and treacle,
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Seeded raisins and ground suet,
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Salted breadcrumbs and mixed spices,
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Grated rind and plenty fruit,
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Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg,
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Porter, brandy, and old ale.
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Don't forget the wine and whisky!
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Christmas comes but once a year!


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Women fussing in the kitchen,
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Lay the food on every plate.
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Men impatient in the hallway,
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Guinness and porter while we wait.
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Who cares if we work tomorrow?
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Now's the time to spread good cheer!
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Pass the punch Around The Table
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Christmas comes but once a year!