England was merry England, when Old Christmas brought his sports again. ‘Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; ‘Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year. (Walter Scott)

England was merry England, when Old Christmas brought his sports again. ‘Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; ‘Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.

Walter Scott

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