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The Cherry Tree Carol ~ Traditional

multiple facial piercings and disgustingly muscle-bound. 'Hey, human pin cushion, who are you?' I asked. 'Who's askin'?' 'One of your employers, matey, so I'd smarten up me ideas if I was you.' 'Lil lady 'ired me, I answer t' 'er, nobody else, see!' 'We'll certainly SEE about that!' I stormed off to find Rosie. I was beginning to think Rosie was attracted to a certain type, someone diametrically opposed to herself and her sheltered upbringing. A bit of rough. Did I ...

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Carol of the Bells ~ Pentatonix

I just lurrrve wrappers! I listen to 6 Pack and M&Ms and Ice Block in my room, but Daddy always makes me turn it down. He only likes music like Wagner, Shostakovich and Prokofiev. I like them too, but wrappers are such a nice change.' 'Okayyyy... Anyway ...what did you think about my lyrics? I wrote them just for you.' 'Oh, I think they're simply super, Johnny. Wizard, in fact!' She just wasn't ...

know what he's talking about.' 'I don't know either,' Rosie shrugged, 'I'll ask him when I see him next.' 'Talking of seeing him next, where has Daddy been lately? He hasn't been round for days.' 'He's sadly developed an allergy to cat fur, so he's keeping away.' I suppressed a yippee and hallelujah and tried not to show it. The day just kept getting better. 'Rosie,' I asked, taking a deep breath and throwing caution to the wind, 'would you possibly consider ... sometime in the future ... is there any chance you would ...

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brought it to earth on the corner of Twiddle and Twaddle Streets, narrowly avoiding being struck by a young lout on an e-scooter and wrenching my ankle into the bargain. I yelled a few choice words at his retreating back and was rewarded with a one finger salute. I jammed the hat back on my head with a stern warning to STAY! and limped back home, clutching the now rather bedraggled bunch of roses. I handed them to Rosie saying, 'Roses for a lovely rose. Sorry they're a bit worse for wear, I had a spot of bother with the bus and the wind and my hat and an idiot on a scooter.' 'Oh Johnny!' Rosie gasped, 'You ...

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Jingle Bells ~ Bing Crosby

The Little Drummer Boy ~ Bing Crosby

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simply marvellous time they'd all have together, sipping their favourite teas, getting to know each other, chatting about peach infused fizzy water, tiddlywinks and other exciting things. 'Oh, you'll just LOVE Johnny! He's such a sweetie, so kind, so intelligent, he adores kitties ... and Daddy. And...' Rosie giggled, 'quite muscly in all the right places. He doesn't know it yet, dont say anything, but I'm rather smitten with him.' 'Erkkkk,' said Flora, 'he's a MAN! I don't like men. Avoid them at all costs. Nasty smelly creatures!' 'Johnny's not smelly!' Rosie was quite indignant, 'Why he showers every day. And he uses this lovely cologne, it smells like limes with a smidgen of mint and strawberries. I could sniff him all day. You'll adore him!' said Rosie, and with that ...

O Come All Ye Faithful ~ Traditional

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus ~ Jimmy Boyd

The Twelve Days of Christmas ~ Traditional Carol

'May I bring a friend?' asked Rosie, who was online savvy enough to not go meeting complete strangers alone. 'Ummmm .... I suppose so,' replied Flora, who sounded none too pleased. 'Oh goodie! Shall we meet at 'Oh, What a Brew-tiful Morning Cafe'? They do a lovely Japanese Cherry tea and my friend loves a good Chai Skinny Latte, low fat, soy milk, sugar free, sweetened with organic honey and topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles.'(yes, Sean I had to go back and copy that 🤣) 'Okayyyy ...' Flora looked a little dazed, 'shall we ...

I'm Dreaming Of a White Christmas ~ Bing Crosby

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likes me or only considers me a friend ... but she did say I was a nice guy ... and rather sweet ... there might be hope still. Now what do girls like? Flowers! I'll get her some flowers! Roses, her namesake. And maybe a new kitten. I felt more cheerful and went off in search of ...

All I Want For Christmas Is You ~ Mariah Carey

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along the Lesser Twaddle River, taking a much needed break from obnoxious workmen, catawauling and skirmishing tabbies who appeared to be largely unhousetrained, Major Daddy who had far too much to say for himself and ruminating on the trajectory my life had taken. The only bright spot, I felt, was ...

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Would You Like To Swing On a Star ~ Bing Crosby