He was chubby and plump, a RIGHT jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself A wink of his LEFT eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread The stump of a pipe he held RIGHT tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircles his head like a wreath He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook, when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. His eyes– how they twinkle! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn RIGHT up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow He was dressed all in fur, from his head RIGHT to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot A bundle of toys he had flung RIGHT on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. And then in a twinkling, I heard RIGHT on the roof, The prancing and pawing of each little RIGHT and LEFT hoof.Īs I drew in my head and was turning around Down the chimney St. So up on the housetop the courses they flew, With a sleigh full of toys, and St Nicholas too. To the RIGHT top of the porch! To the LEFT top of the wall! Now dash away, dash away, dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly When they meet RIGHT with an obstacle, mount RIGHT up to the sky. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came And he whistled and shouted and called them by name, “Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On Comet, on Cupid, on Donder, on Blitzen! With a little old driver RIGHT lively and quick I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. When what to my wandering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow LEFT a luster of midday to objects RIGHT below. Away to the window I LEFT like a flash Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. When out on the LEFT lawn there rose such a clatter, I sprang RIGHT from my bed to see what was the matter. And mama in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled RIGHT down for a long winter’s nap. The children were nestled RIGHT snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced RIGHT in their heads. Twas the night before Christmas when RIGHT through the house, Not a creature was LEFT stirring, not even a mouse–The stockings were hung RIGHT by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. In the event you are unable to download the cute printables, copy and paste the story to a word document. If hosting a party for a son/daughter and only one gender is participating, the gifts can be both geared toward that gender as well as gender-neutral. If people of both genders are playing, have more gender-neutral gifts. Since the gift you end up with is very random, you’ll need to consider your guests. Make sure that those who are bringing gifts know the price range to stay within.Ĭonsider gender. The gifts can be inexpensive or more costly. If you have the funds, you may consider providing the gift for the game as a party favor. If hosting a more public event like in the classroom, or a youth group, have a few backup gifts so that people who do not bring a gift can still participate. Although we use this story for a simple and cheap cousin gift exchange, it works for church youth parties, classroom parties, or a sports team holiday party.īackup gifts. This game has been great to play instead because they get to shuffle gifts around without stealing involved and they end with a fun gift. We just announce to parents to bring a gender-neutral gift under $5. Typically, we play a White Elephant Game with adults but realized that some little kids had a hard time playing because they didn’t understand the whole “stealing” concept or would be upset when they ended up with a “bad” gift. You may be surprised as to how many LEFTS and RIGHTS are mentioned, but it makes the game more fun. OPEN! At the end of the story, the gift in your hands is yours to open. Every time the word “RIGHT” is read, pass the gift to the right. Every time the word “LEFT” is read, pass the gift you are currently holding to the left. Start with your gift or any random gift and listen as the story is told. Everyone who has brought a gift to participate sits in a circle. At the end of the story, the gift you are holding is yours to open. As you read the story, you pass the gift with every LEFT and RIGHT word read. Each person starts with a gift and sits in a circle.
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