Twas the night before Christmas, but not really at all, Two boos were a chillin, making bolognese et al. The raspberry galette was fresh baked and tart, And the gluten intolerant took tums not to fart. The feast was a dandy, a celebration of love, Of a time five years prior, when all we dreamed of Was a delightful vacation, two friends, nothing more, In the town of Bologna, which was defs not a snore. The story's more complicated, but quickly, in brief We've been in love a while, me and the lil heart thief. Quite frankly she's the best, my best friend and buddy And here be the email to tell you I'll soon be her hubby! That's right! We're engaged! I asked o'er the weekend. And in such a manner that our bond only deepened! And now we're engaged, Rachel Everett and I A perfect end to the year, and I feel I could fly. So get your joy on, dearest family of mine, Strengthen your livers, for there'll soon be a time When we shall all gather close, and have a big old celebration Of Rachel and I's marriage, let there be jubilation!