Are You All Set for the Christmas?

Are you all set for the Christmas

Ready for that great day,
Spend time with the family
Everyone has their say,
By the evening it's decided
To the nuthouse you're bound,
Are you all set for the Christmas
And all those sorrows to be drowned?

Are you all set for the Christmas

For gifts and for cheer,

Tense family gatherings,

It’s that time of the year

When you’ll open your wallet

To buy a big round,

Are you all set for the Christmas

And to spend the few pound?

Are you all set for the Christmas,

For the turkey and the ham,

Though you’re not feeling festive,

It’s a bit of a sham,

Your head’s in a mess,

There’s tinsel and tat all around,

Are you all set for the Christmas

And to spend the few pound?

Are you all set for the Christmas
A time of miracles and joy,
Eat tons of treats
Hope the taste doesn't cloy,
By Stephen’s Day you're well settled
In the new quarters you've found,
Are you all set for the Christmas
And all those sorrows to be drowned?

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