Merry Christmas, Mackay

Twas two nights before Christmas and at the Mackay Life house,

Computers were switched off, including the mouse.

The newspapers were delivered that morning with great care,

In the hopes our readers were informed for the New Year.

As you nestle between the sheets all snug in your bed,

Dreams of a Christmas weekend dance in your head.

Those who featured in our good deed surely made the list of nice,

We know Santa reads our newspaper and has been checking it twice.

As Christmas Day approaches, St Nick readies his sleigh,

With reindeer fed and watered, it’s almost time for up-up-and-away.

"Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN!

On, COMET! on CUPID! on, DONNER and BLITZEN!”

Keep an ear out for the jingle of bells on the roof,

As well as the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

Santa doesn’t glide down chimney’s here in Mackay,

He manages to slide through the door with cunning and sly.

Our team wishes you and your family a Christmas filled with glee,

We hope you find something special to cherish under your tree.

Thanks for reading and for sharing your stories,

The pages would be empty if it weren’t for your glory.

As 2022 comes to a close and a new chapter starts,

We hope you have a wonderful New Year with joy in your hearts.

From Amanda and the team at Mackay Life xo

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