Thanks to list member Clarice M.H. who told me that "The Night Before Christmas in Texas, That Is" was written by Leon A. Harris - a student teacher she had. Clarice wrote, "Knowing my fondness for this poem, (he) gave me a book of it which I still have. Harris copyrighted the poem in 1952. My book is dated 1977." Thanks for letting us know Clarice.
Then, list member Heather D. of Australia wrote,
"Pastor Tim, as there are a lot of subscribers to your lists in Australia, I rewrote the "Texas Christmas" piece. I have not requested permission from the writer - I don't know how to contact him - but I am sending this to you any way."
Heather has even supplied some definitions for us "up-over" types (I didn't even know I had a "ute"!) So thanks to Heather for her Australian adaption of Leon. A. Harris's "The Night Before Christmas in Texas, That Is"
Twas the night before Christmas, In Australia you know,
Way down on the beach, without any snow.
Instead of presents this year I'm giving everyone my opinion: get ready!
This year I have decided to release a Christmas record called, "Duvet Know it's Christmas"
A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping.
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