The Night Before Christmas It's Christmas Eve. My family is already in bed. Santa Claus is supposed to come with presents tonight. My little brother wrote Santa a letter asking for a teddy bear. What did I ask for? It's a secret! My brother must be dreaming about dancing with the candy canes. I should go to sleep so that Santa can come. But, I can't fall asleep. Oh, right! My mom told me once that if I just close my eyes and count sheep, then I'll be able to fall asleep. One... two... three… Huh? What's that noise? Come on, Rudolph. Let me off on this roof. Wow! Am I dreaming? Oh... Oh, my! I hear someone on the roof. Oh, boy. I'm stuck again. Who… Who's there? Who… Who are you? Hello, little one! With eyes that twinkle like stars. Twinkle! Twinkle! Rosy cheeks. Ho ho ho! A beard, white ass snow. Ahem! And, matching red hat and coat. Santa? Shhh. Gini, let's keep this just between you and me. Santa Claus is putting presents in the stockings. And, his big belly is bouncing like a water balloon! It's so funny, so I have to laugh! Ho ho ho! This one is yours. It's what you've wanted. But, open it tomorrow morning! I still have many other homes to visit. So, I must go now. Yoho! Santa's climbing back up the chimney. He looks like he's really struggling though. Ho ho ho! Off we go! Santa's sleigh flies off into the distance. Wow! Bye bye, Santa! Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!