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GRAYSON LAKES IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

WWW.GRAYSONLAKESLIVING.COM<br />

TO CONTACT THE BOARD<br />

OR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT GRAYSON LAKES:<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS:<br />

WATER & SEWER: MUD 130 281-290-6507<br />

GARBAGE COLLECTION: BEST TRASH 281-313-2378<br />

(SERVICE MONDAYS & THURSDAYS)<br />

Crest Management Company AAMC®<br />

17171 Park Row, suite 310,<br />

HoustonTexas 77084<br />

www.crest-management.com<br />

281-579-0761<br />

MANAGER<br />

Karen Janczak 281-945-4632<br />

karen@crest-management.com<br />

ASSISTANT MANAGER<br />

Sandra Guinn 281-945-4661<br />

sandra@crest-management.com<br />

SCHOOLS:<br />

KATY ISD ADMINISTRATION: 281-396-6000<br />

WOODCREEK ELEMENTARY 281-234-0100<br />

WOODCREEK JR. HIGH 281-234-0800<br />

TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL 281-234-1000<br />

EMERGENCY: 911<br />

FT BEND COUNTY EMS 281-344-3006<br />

WILLOW FORK FIRE DEPT 281-395-0011<br />

FT. BEND COUNTY SHERIFF 281-341-4665<br />

CITY OF KATY POLICE 281-391-4848<br />

ACCOUNTANT<br />

Laura 281-945-9684<br />

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GRAYSON LAKES COMMUNITY POOL<br />

The <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Community pool is closing for the season November<br />

1, <strong>2021</strong> and will reopen March 1, 2022.<br />

GRAYSON LAKES<br />

BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL<br />

Meetings of the <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Board of Directors are held the third<br />

Wednesday of every month except September. The meetings are<br />

held in the <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Clubhouse and start at 6:30 PM.<br />

Residents wishing to observe need only show up. Residents wishing<br />

to speak are asked to inform the Management Company at<br />

Karen@Crest-Management.com requesting to be placed on the<br />

agenda. Please do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since<br />

agendas are prepared a week in advance. If you will indicate the<br />

nature of your business beforehand, it will give the Management<br />

Company and your Board a chance to prepare for questions that<br />

might come up. Please be advised, it is your Board’s practice to limit<br />

initial comments from residents to 5 minutes, so plan accordingly.<br />

2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST<br />

Let’s light up <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> again this year! EVERYONE is invited<br />

and encouraged to participate in the 2nd Annual Holiday Decorating<br />

Contest!<br />

WHAT ARE THE RULES? There are NO LIMITS! Express your holiday<br />

design style and spirit both inside and outside of your home!<br />

Categories to be judged will be as follows:<br />

Grinch - the grinchiest display<br />

Martha Stewart - Neat as a pin, crisp, tidy and extremely orderly<br />

Clark Griswold - Excessive use of outdoor lighting and decoration<br />

Debatable Inflatable - 4+ inflatables required. Is it too much or just<br />

right? It’s debatable!<br />

Theme - USA, Sports team, all one color, etc.<br />

Reason for the Season - Best Display with a religious theme<br />

Inside-Out - indoor displays that are visible from the street<br />

Cul-de-sac - get your neighbors together and all contribute to<br />

making your enclave the best!<br />

Best Front Door / Front Porch<br />

Residents of <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> will be the judge! Homes that participate<br />

will have a QR code posted on a stake in their yard so anyone<br />

can vote for their favorite display as they walk or drive by. Invite<br />

your friends and family to drive through <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> and enjoy<br />

our holiday spirit!<br />

If you want to participate, please fill out this form so we make<br />

sure you are on the ballot for judging and are given your QR Code.<br />

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Deadline to be included in the contest is Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 4th.<br />

Voting will be open from <strong>December</strong> 5th-<strong>December</strong> 22nd.<br />

NEW TO GRAYSON LAKES?<br />

WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING<br />

IN YOUR NEW NEIGHBORHOOD?<br />

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) meetings are held the 2nd<br />

Thursday each month 6:30 PM at the Clubhouse.<br />

Board of Directors meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each<br />

month at 6:30 PM at the Clubhouse.<br />

Visit graysonlakesliving.com for ARC Modification forms and the<br />

calendar of events.<br />

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION<br />

& BOAT PARADE<br />

Join us for the Annual <strong>Grayson</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Holiday Celebration in front<br />

of the Clubhouse Sunday, <strong>December</strong> 12, <strong>2021</strong> from 3 PM-5:30 PM!<br />

There will be treat bags for the kids and snacks for all. The Firetruck<br />

will take Santa for a ride around the neighborhood and back to<br />

Clubhouse outdoors.<br />

Enjoy the bright lights and decorations of our annual holiday boat<br />

parade that will follow! Boats will gather at 5:45 PM in the Lake<br />

<strong>Grayson</strong> Cove and begin parading at 6 PM when it starts getting dark.<br />

Residents will be able to view the parade from a variety of spots -<br />

backyards facing the lake, the tennis court area, the Lake <strong>Grayson</strong><br />

Drive dock and the Recreation Center area. Typically, it takes the<br />

boats about an hour to circle the entire lake and all its coves.<br />

These events mark a unique aspect of our neighborhood. We hope<br />

to see you there!!<br />

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GARDENING TIPS FOR DECEMBER<br />

• If a long flowering period is desired, pansies should be placed in<br />

their permanent beds not later than this month. Fertilize monthly<br />

with manure, super-phosphate or a liquid high-phosphate product.<br />

Keep flowers picked for more bloom.<br />

• Take tulips out of cold storage and plant late this month.<br />

• Fertilize established trees, spring-blooming shrubs, spurias and<br />

sweet peas (after they are a foot tall) with a fertilizer such as 13-13-<br />

13; Louisiana iris with cotton seed meal and manure.<br />

• Azaleas and camellias may be moved now. Keep moist to lesson<br />

cold weather damage. May acidify again.<br />

• Last month to plant early blossoming spring bulbs, speciosum<br />

and other varieties of lilies. Mulch.<br />

• Water plants well before a freeze; dry roots are easily damaged.<br />

• Don’t forget to provide food and fresh water for birds. More birds<br />

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KEEPING SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS<br />

Just a few tips to keep<br />

your holiday season<br />

free from accidents<br />

and injuries:<br />

Christmas Trees - Purchase<br />

green, moist<br />

Christmas trees, never<br />

old or brittle. Check<br />

the needles. Try to find<br />

a tree with needles<br />

that bend instead of break. After purchasing a live tree, be sure to<br />

cut the bottom of the tree to expose new wood that will be able<br />

to soak up water. Always keep live trees watered. Keep trees (and<br />

any other combustibles) away from ignition sources. Ensure that<br />

artificial trees are fire resistant and UL (Underwriters Laboratory)<br />

or FM (Factory Mutual) listed. Make sure the base is steady so the<br />

tree won’t tip over easily.<br />

Christmas Lights and Extension Cords - Only use UL or FM approved<br />

extension cords. Make sure the extension cord is large<br />

enough to carry the intended load. (The thicker the cord, the greater<br />

the load it should be able to carry without overheating.) Inspect the<br />

cord for damages. Do not overload outlets! Use surge protectors<br />

if multiple outlets are needed. Immediately replace any broken<br />

bulbs that have exposed filaments. Never use electric lights on old<br />

metal artificial trees. Don’t run cords through doorways or under<br />

rugs. The insulation on the cords can become damaged if the door<br />

closes on the cord, or if people step on it under the rug, causing a<br />

potential fire and/or shock hazard. Match plugs with outlets.<br />

Toys and Ornaments - Purchase appropriate toys for the appropriate<br />

age. Some toys designed for older children might be dangerous<br />

for younger children. Toys with sharp points, sharp edges, strings,<br />

cords or parts small enough to be swallowed should not be given to<br />

small children. Place older ornaments and decorations that might be<br />

painted with lead paint out of the reach of small children and pets.<br />

Parties - Never drink and drive. Provide non-alcoholic drinks for<br />

designated drivers and other guests.<br />

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Now is the time to begin your plan to have a peaceful holiday season<br />

this year. You can’t change the fact that children and parents will have<br />

spells of anxiety, fatigue, irritability, depression, conflict, worry, nagging<br />

and overindulgence during the holiday weeks. But you can do a lot<br />

to minimize them and you can begin today. Here are just a few ideas:<br />

Buy an inexpensive, small notebook - not too small but you want to<br />

be able to keep it with you conveniently. This is your holiday planning<br />

book. Record notes to yourself, things to do, gift ideas and final lists,<br />

Christmas card lists, decorating ideas, recipes, grocery shopping lists,<br />

party planning lists, store phone numbers, babysitters’ phone numbers.<br />

Any information that will help you get your holiday chores done should<br />

be in that book so that you can refer to it any time you have a chance<br />

(while waiting to pick up your child, in the doctor’s waiting room, on<br />

your coffee break, in your bed at night).<br />

Strategize with your spouse. Discuss whzat makes you happy during<br />

the holidays and really listen to what your spouse says makes him/her<br />

happy during the holidays. Prioritize your families’ Holiday activities<br />

based on this discussion. If you both love<br />

going to Holiday parties, then by all means<br />

go! If both of you dislike those parties but<br />

have always gone because you felt you had<br />

to, then don’t be afraid to turn down some<br />

invitations. Instead, you could have a dress<br />

up evening for your family to go out to dinner<br />

at a really special restaurant then go to a play<br />

or musical performance. You won’t feel guilty<br />

about refusing an adult party invitation if you<br />

have plans for a special evening out with your<br />

entire family. Everyone dress in their nicest<br />

clothes. It’s your only hope for having your<br />

children on their best behavior so that you<br />

can really enjoy the evening.<br />

Get a nice calendar to schedule Holiday<br />

commitments and events you would like to<br />

attend if you can. Involve the whole family in<br />

planning these activities based on the oneto-one<br />

decisions you and your spouse made<br />

previously.<br />

PARENTS’ PLAN FOR STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS<br />

Shop online or from catalogs. You will find the most unique gifts this<br />

way and you can also get some deals this time of year that take off the<br />

shipping charge or give you bonus merchandise. It really is much less<br />

stressful to shop from your living room than to exhaust yourself at the<br />

mall during the Christmas season. Do your mall shopping early, to get<br />

a relaxed view of all the new merchandise. I like to go to the mall right<br />

before rush hour on weekdays. Very few people are shopping and you<br />

get such a warm, fuzzy feeling knowing that you are not out there in<br />

all that rush-hour traffic.<br />

Schedule some activities to nourish your spirit. Church services,<br />

musical performances and plays are a few that come to mind that<br />

will leave you feeling refreshed and rested rather than frazzled and<br />

exhausted. Your children might rather go to the latest blockbuster at<br />

the mall than to an afternoon choral concert but you know that the<br />

concert will nourish their spirit and help them relax much more than<br />

the movie will.<br />

CHRISTMAS PROJECTS TO DO WITH<br />

REINDEER ORNAMENTS<br />

Make reindeer ornaments or fridge art by tracing your child’s<br />

hands on to two pieces of tan felt (antlers).<br />

• Then trace their foot on to a piece of dark brown felt (reindeer<br />

face).<br />

• Top with joggle eyes and a red pompom nose…instant reindeer!<br />

• Thread at top for ornament or glue magnet on back.<br />

WINTERLAND HOUSE<br />

• A simple shoe box can be turned into a winter wonderland for<br />

children.<br />

• Cut a rectangle shape in the lid of the shoe box.<br />

• On inside of lid, tape a piece of white tissue paper (this allows<br />

light to filter through).<br />

• On side of shoe box cut another rectangle shape (this allows<br />

you to peer through box).<br />

• On inside of box, glue white or navy blue construction paper<br />

to the sides of the box.<br />

• Glue fiber fill to the bottom of box.<br />

• Streak glue on fiberfill and shake sparkles on it. This is the snow.<br />

• Cut out old Christmas cards and position pictures like a winter<br />

scene in the shoe box.<br />

• Wrap the outside of the box with pretty Christmas paper.<br />

• Viola! Instant winterland viewmaster!<br />

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CHRISTMAS CARD GAME BOOK - MAKE A SCRAPBOOK OF OLD<br />

CHRISTMAS CARDS INTO A GAME.<br />

• Glue them onto construction paper and take a paper punch and<br />

put three rings or tie heavy yarn.<br />

• Simply find cards that resemble the title of a Christmas song or theme.<br />

EXAMPLE: Baby Jesus In a Manger would be “Away in the Manager.”<br />

A Snowman on a card would be “Frosty the Snowman.” This is a<br />

great way for kids to remember songs!<br />

PRETZEL WREATH<br />

• Cut 5-inch squares from green poster board.<br />

• Cut a 1/2-inch circle from center to make a 3/4-inch circular base.<br />

• Arrange 6 miniature pretzels on base. Mark the center of each large<br />

pretzel loop with a pencil. Remove pretzels and with a hole punch<br />

make holes at the marks.<br />

• Place 6 pretzels over holes and glue them to the base; turn base<br />

over and glue 6 more pretzels, matching them to pretzels on opposite<br />

side. Let dry overnight.<br />

• Spray both sides with varnish and let dry.<br />

• Weave thin ribbon through the holes and tie a bow at the top to<br />

make the wreath. (Note: An adult or an older child may use a hotglue<br />

gun to complete the project in about an hour.)<br />

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CINNAMON ORNAMENTS<br />

• Combine 3/4 cup applesauce and a (3.88-ounce) jar ground cinnamon,<br />

stirring well.<br />

• Turn out onto work surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with<br />

3- to 4-inch cookie cutters and cut holes for hanging with a plastic<br />

drinking straw.<br />

• Transfer to wire racks; let stand, turning occasionally, 4 to 5 days<br />

or until dry. Or place on lightly greased baking sheets and bake at<br />

225° for 1 1/2 hours or until dry.<br />

• Insert thin ribbons through holes to hang. Yield: 1 dozen.<br />

STARLIGHT MINT WREATH<br />

• Cut out a cardboard donut.<br />

• Insert a brass fastener and attach a raffia loop (for hanging).<br />

• Or purchase a small wooden embroidery hoop. Glue on starlight<br />

mints and add a bright red bow.<br />

SNOWMAN CAN<br />

• Take an empty coffee can (with lid on) and cover with white construction<br />

paper or white fabric.<br />

• Glue on black buttons for eyes and mouth and orange felt for nose.<br />

• Top with a small child’s knit cap or old fabric remnants and tie<br />

off the top.<br />

• Add blush to cheeks.<br />

APPLE AND ORANGE GARLANDS<br />

Apple Slices: Slice 1/4 inch thick and soak for 30 minutes in a brine<br />

made from the juice of 2 lemons, 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 cup of<br />

water. Spread on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and bake 2-3<br />

hours in a 200-250 degree oven. Easier method: Leave slices in an oven<br />

with a pilot light for 2 days or until they lose all moisture. Strung into<br />

garlands, the apple slices will air-dry completely and “last forever.”<br />

ORANGE SLICES<br />

Cut oranges into thin slices, lay on paper towels and microwave<br />

on high for 1 minute. Flip and repeat several times, then follow<br />

directions for baking apple slices in oven. You can string your slices<br />

on heavy nylon thread (like fishing wire) or heavy dental floss. You<br />

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Recipes<br />

Date-Nut Bread<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1/2 cup raisins<br />

1 1/2 cups boiling water<br />

2 teaspoons butter, or as needed<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda<br />

1 cup chopped pitted dates<br />

7 pitted prunes, chopped<br />

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened<br />

You could make this on<br />

National Date Nut Bread Day<br />

<strong>December</strong> 22 nd !<br />

1 cup sugar<br />

1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 egg, well-beaten<br />

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour<br />

1/2 teaspoon salt<br />

1 cup chopped walnuts<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Put raisins in a bowl. Pour boiling water over raisins; soak until raisins have flavored<br />

the water, about 20 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving the water. Discard raisins.<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter.<br />

Bring reserved water to a boil in a small saucepan. Measure 3/4 cup boiling water into a bowl. Stir baking soda into<br />

water. Put dates and prunes in a large bowl. Pour baking powder-water over dates and prunes; add unsalted butter<br />

and stir until melted. Stir sugar and vanilla extract into the fruit mixture; let cool to room temperature.<br />

Stir egg into the fruit mixture to evenly coat. Mix flour and salt together in a small bowl; add to fruit mixture and<br />

stir. Fold walnuts into the mixture and pour into the prepared loaf pan.<br />

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Cool in the<br />

pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.<br />

Eggnog Pie<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin<br />

1/4 cup cold water<br />

1 cup milk<br />

1/2 cup white sugar<br />

2 eggs, lightly beaten<br />

You could make this on<br />

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1/4 cup rum<br />

1 cup whipping cream<br />

1/4 pinch white sugar<br />

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked or<br />

graham cracker pie crust<br />

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />

Source: allrecipes.com<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; set aside to soften. Combine<br />

milk and 1/2 cup sugar in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes or until<br />

milk begins to boil.<br />

In a steady stream, pour hot milk into beaten eggs, whisking constantly. Cook custard in the microwave, whisking<br />

after each minute, until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in softened gelatin and mix until melted. Stir in rum.<br />

Let filling cool to room temperature. (If you refrigerate it, stir occasionally to prevent gelatin from setting too soon.)<br />

In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; beat in 1/4 cup sugar. Set aside 1/2 cup of whipped cream<br />

for garnish; keep refrigerated. Fold remaining whipped cream into eggnog mixture. Pour filling into pie crust and<br />

refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with reserved whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.<br />

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PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:45 AM-11:45 AM.<br />

Tai Chi - Thursdays, 11 AM-12 PM.<br />

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ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call<br />

Tuesday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call<br />

Tuesday starting at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC &<br />

KCL residents, call Thursday starting at 7 AM for reservations,<br />

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FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out<br />

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Various times available daily. The machines are closed during<br />

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DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular workout.<br />

A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM.<br />

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is easy on<br />

the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & Wednesday<br />

5:45 PM-6:45 PM.<br />

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This clas s consists of range of motion, muscle<br />

strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, Wednesdays<br />

& Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM.<br />

Recreational Swim - This swim time is by reservation only, for families or<br />

individuals to come and play in the pool. There is no Lap swimming at<br />

this time. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County<br />

residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. Other counties<br />

may call the day of the Recreational Time. Fridays, 5-6:30 PM, Saturday<br />

& Sunday, 2:30 PM-4 PM. We will have different time for the Recreational<br />

Time during Spring Break. Call or look online for those times.<br />

Lap Swim/Water Walk - Various times daily. (for ages 12years and up)<br />

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 - Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM<br />

(in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve a lane. Reservations may be<br />

made 1 day in advance for Harris County residents & those who reside<br />

within the Katy City Limits. Other counties may call the day of.<br />

American Red Cross Swim Lessons - Ages 6 months - Adults. Call or<br />

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Kid’s<br />

Christmas<br />

Jokes<br />

Q: What goes oh, oh, oh?<br />

A: Santa Claus walking backwards!<br />

Q: How do you know Santa Claus is good at karate?<br />

A: He has a black belt!<br />

Q: What’s black, white and red all over?<br />

A: Santa Claus after he comes down the chimney!<br />

Q: What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa Claus when she<br />

looked up in the sky?<br />

A: Looks like rain, dear!<br />

Q What is a monkey’s favorite Christmas carol?<br />

A: Jungle Bells!<br />

Q: What do elves learn at school?<br />

A: The elf-abet!<br />

Q: What did the reindeer say to the elf?<br />

A: Nothing silly, reindeer can’t talk!<br />

Q: Where did the mistletoe go to become famous?<br />

A: Holly-wood<br />

Q: What do snowmen eat for breakfast?<br />

A: Frosted Flakes!<br />

Q: Where does a snowman keep his money?<br />

A: In a snow bank!<br />

Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with<br />

a vampire?<br />

A: Frostbite!<br />

Q: What do you have in <strong>December</strong> that you don’t have<br />

in any other month?<br />

A: The letter D!<br />

Q: When does a reindeer have a trunk?<br />

A: When he goes on vacation!<br />

Q: What does Frosty the Snowman hang on his<br />

Christmas tree?<br />

A: Icicles!<br />

Q: What’s invisible and smells like milk and cookies?<br />

A: Santa’s burps!<br />

Q: Why did Santa put a clock in his sleigh?<br />

A: Because he wanted to see time fly!<br />

Q: What’s a big as Santa but weighs nothing?<br />

A: Santa’s shadow!<br />

Q: What’s Santa’s dog’s name?<br />

A: Santa Paws!<br />

Q: Why does Santa use reindeer to pull his sleigh?<br />

A: Because moose can’t fly!<br />

Q: Who’s black and white and says “HO, HO, HO?”<br />

A: A penguin in disguise!<br />

Source: www.kidsplayandcreate.com<br />

Q. What do sheep say to each other at Christmastime?<br />

A. Merry Christmas to ewe!<br />

Q. A. How do sheep say Merry Christmas in Mexico?<br />

A. Fleece Navidad!<br />

Q. What’s red, white and blue at Christmas time?<br />

A. A sad candy cane!<br />

Q. What’s the best thing to give your parents for<br />

Christmas?<br />

A. A list of everything you want!<br />

Q. What did one Christmas light say to the other<br />

Christmas light?<br />

A. You light me up!<br />

Q. Why do Mummies like Christmas so much?<br />

A. Because of all the wrapping!<br />

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