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"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" from St. Nicholas Magazine
by Ellis Parker Butler


from St. Nicholas Magazine
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
by Ellis Parker Butler
Little cullud Rastus come a-skippin' down de street,
A-smilin' and a-grinnin' at every one he meet;
My, oh! He was happy! Boy, but was he gay!
Wishin' "Merry Chris'mus" an' "Happy New-Year's Day"!
Wishin' that his wishes might every one come true --
And -- bless your dear heart, honey, -- I wish the same to you!


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