As we sign off for Christmas Eve, we leave you with this charming illustration, “Santaphobia,” by Glen Ridge author/illustration Daniel Kirk and last year’s original Twas the Night Before Christmas, Baristanet Version, by Nellie.

A merry, merry Christmas (or Holiday) to all!

Twas the Night Before Christmas (or Holiday)
By Nellie

‘Twas the Night before Christmas
And all thru “B’ville
Not a creature was stirring
Computers were still
Each Baristanet blogger
Was snuggly and warm
Away from the fracas
Of those B’Net storms
Karen Banda was snug in her bed with her dog
As was Jerseygurl, sleeping sound like a log
And Walleroo’s stocking, that sad little sock
Was the talk of the season on Liz’ whole block
Suddenly was heard in the midst of the quiet
Some couldn’t believe it; they just didn’t buy it
The sound of computer keys, clacking so loud
It started with one, then you had the whole crowd
It’s Christmas, not Holiday,” typed in some folks.
“No it’s Holiday proper, I’m not telling jokes.”
“The thing in the square, is a Christmas tree, see.”
“No, a Holiday tree is what it’s meant to be.”
Then Roc he chimed in, doesn’t want to be taxed
While Spiro T. Quayle claimed ROC didn’t have the facts
Cathar, once again, wowed us with his fine words
In jumped Laser Lefty, said “I need to be heard.”
The computers got louder as Cro joined the talk
Along with the Iceman, and Conan didn’t balk
In jumped Cary Africk, his reasoning did rule
Some couldn’t say enough ’bout that new Montclair School
Generically Mike had a thought here and there
And then State Street Pete had them all lend an ear
Joining the Mikes was Mike 91
Mrs. Martta had left; she was out on a run
King Harvest chimed in, as did Jimmy and Stu
Herb gave his thoughts, they were upbeat, not blue
And then Katebird Rex talked of love for her pets
Carl from Glen Ridge is as good as it gets
They all gave their thoughts that they thought were worth millions
Now here comes an idea from the well-known Prof Williams
“You’re all talking now, and you’re taking the bait
Let’s continue this chat at my palatial estate.”

As for Santaphobia, here’s what Kirk told us:

It was an illustration for a family magazine back in the 80′s–I can’t remember which one. The article was about Santaphobia! Apparently many kids are afraid of Santa, at the same time they like the idea of getting toys. I’d been looking at some websites with picture of screaming kid on Santa’s lap and I remembered this illustration…dug it out of the vaults.

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