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A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.

A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year.

Walter Scott

Christmas, Xmas, Cheer

Sir Walter Scott (1838). “Poetical works”, p.278

Heap on more wood! - the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still.

Walter Scott

Christmas, Wind, Woods

Walter Scott (1810). “Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field”, p.133

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

Christmas, Sports, Xmas

Sir Walter Scott (1873). “Poetical Works”, p.112