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"A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow."

- William Shakespeare

I was only taught Silent Night at school in German and although I now know the English version, the German one remains still more familiar to me.

Friendship means many different things to different people, but for me, friendship is enduring and does not detract from who I am, but enhances me and is patient and kind. A good friend is not necessarily someone whom we see every day or even correspond with regularly, but rather someone who is there when you need them most … they appear like angels from Heaven at a moment's notice without hesitation and playing the guitar and softly humming while he strums is one of the finest examples of this whom I am proud to know, Mr James Mahon, a gentle and humble man … a beautifully talented man, who carries the spirit of Christmas in his heart every day of the year. I thank him for allowing some old recordings of his that I found to be revived to accompany my singing. I hope I have done this one the justice it so deserves. I know he already loves it, so now I am anxious to know what you all think!! : 0)

Thank you, dear friends. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Holiday Season and may the New Year bring you every happiness, good health and prosperity <3

CHRISTMAS

Little children gather around
the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve
hang their tiny stockings up
make their wishes; they believe
tonight that Santa Claus will come
down the chimney with toys for them
so they are good and sleep and dream
say their prayers; whisper Amen
while jingle bells ring out across
the heavenly skies 'neath twinkling stars
the Moon shines brightly on trails of reindeer
Rudolph's nose as red as Mars
lights the way to all the houses
landing on each snowy roof
and when the children wake Christmas morning
Santa Claus will leave them undoubted proof
that goodness pays and lights our days
that heavenly rewards are felt
when we praise and pray to God
He walks among us where we knelt
outside the first soft falls of snow
spread out across this heavenly land
and reindeer's footprints glisten and shine
snow angel's wings glow like golden bands
and Jack Frost paints his glorious patterns
on windows for every child to see
etched with a tender hand they touch them
and laugh and dance in festive glee
not every child has family this Christmas
not every parent has a child
remember them so lost and lonely
let God's glory help them smile
let His love shine in your heart
and help you lift those souls in need
open your doors and heart to those
who have nothing on which to feed
through His love let your love shine
and pave the way to glory
share your good fortune; give peace to those
who need to know you hear their story.

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Stills and footage shot and filmed at The Festival of Light, Longleat, additional special FX, singing and video production all by me

Musical arrangement by kind permission of James Mahon on guitar and backing

Thanks for visiting. I am very grateful for the very kind comments and faves.

NOW ON YOUTUBE : www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBEP3_UXYPc&feature=youtu.be

Taken on: December 12, 2018

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