Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoy these poems for the holidays. “Christmas in the Heart” by Paul Laurence Dunbar “The snow lies deep upon the ground, / And winter’s brightness all around / Decks bravely out the forest sere,

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoy these poems for the holidays. With jewels of the brave old year. And all the temple bells achime. Ring out the glee of Christmas time. The berries of the mistletoe. Says to the maidens, ‘Come not here!’ Some kindly gift has cheered to mirth! There sits a grasping miser old.

Annie Lane is taking the week off. This column originally was published in 2021.

Dear Annie: As an animal lover, I hope you’ll consider sharing this important message. To anyone thinking about getting a dog for the holidays, please take these points to heart: A pet is a lifelong commitment, not a spur-of-the-moment gift. Surprising someone with a dog can lead to heartbreak if they’re unprepared.

Wishing you and all a very happy holiday season. Please enjoy the following poem.

Wishing you and all a very happy. Please enjoy the following poem. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring,