{"id":3405,"date":"2011-12-19T14:16:22","date_gmt":"2011-12-19T18:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/?p=3405"},"modified":"2025-11-26T22:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T03:15:10","slug":"twas-right-before-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/blog\/holiday-cards-and-tidbits\/twas-right-before-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Twas Right Before Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Twas right before Christmas, when all thro\u2019 the place<br \/>\nThe workers were working at such a great pace;<br \/>\nThe typists were typing the papers with care,<br \/>\nThe phones were a\u2019ringing, their sound filled the air;<br \/>\nThe clerks were nestled all snug at their desks,<br \/>\nWith visions of Turkeys still so picturesque.<\/p>\n<p>And Fran at the copier and I at the file<br \/>\ndecided to have coffee in just a short while;<br \/>\nWhen out in the hall there arose such a clatter,<br \/>\nWe sprang to the doorway to see what was the matter;<br \/>\nWhen what to our wondering eyes should appear<br \/>\nBut the boss his arms waving, his look full of fear.<br \/>\nMore rapid than eagles his voice how it came<br \/>\nAs he shouted and called us all by our name,<br \/>\nNow, Mary, now, Fran, now Alex and Brian<br \/>\nUp Gert and Up Greta Up Al and Up Simon.<br \/>\nTo the conference room quick there\u2019s no time like now<br \/>\nHe said, \u201cThis problem is bringing a frown to my brow\u201d.<br \/>\nThanksgiving has passed and December is here<br \/>\nAnd our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallerycollection.com\/christmas-cards.htm\">Christmas cards<\/a><\/strong> order is too late I do fear<br \/>\nWhat can we do? 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