 🌙 “The Night Before Christmas — Down the Gulf Coast” ’Twas the night before Christmas, in Galveston and Brazoria, From the seawall to farmland, it was pure holiday euphoria 🎅✨ The palm trees were strung with lights shining bright and merry, And boats rocked in the harbor like sleighs on the ferry 🚤🎄 The oysters were nestled on ice nice and chilled, While tamales and gumbo left bellies fulfilled 🌮🦀 The children were dreaming of toys big and grand, From LEGO sets to dirt bikes for riding the sand 🧱🏍️ Mama in her boots, and I in my cap, Had just settled in for a long winter’s nap 🥾😴 When out on the bay came a splash and a roar, Like waves crashing wild on the Gulf’s sandy shore 🌊 I sprang from my hammock, dashed out to the deck, Nearly spilled my sweet tea — oh, what the heck! ☕ The moon glowed on surfboards and crab traps below, Making the coastline sparkle like freshly laid snow 🏄♂️❄️ Then what to my wondering eyes should appear? But a lifted red truck full of holiday cheer! 🚘💨 With a driver so lively, so jolly and quick, I knew in a moment — that’s Saint Nick-a-Lone-Star-Graves! 😎⭐ More rapid than eagles, his helpers they came, He whistled and hollered and called them by name: “Now Buc-ee! Now Gulf-Guy! Now Jet-Ski and Flounder! On Tiki! On Surf-Shack! On Blue-Crab Commander!” 🐟🦀🔥 “To the top of the causeway! To the top of the roof! We deliver to counties — that’s living proof!” 📦💥 So up to the rooftops his crew flew with pride, While dolphins jumped waves right alongside 🐬 And then, in a flash, from the bay to the lawn, Came the jingling sound of boots marching on 🥾🎶 As I turned ‘round the corner, cheeks salty from spray, Down the chimney he came, in a Texas Gulf way! 🧨🎅 He was dressed in coastal gear from his head to his feet, With sand in his pockets and a sack full of treats 🏖️🍬 His hat was a cowboy, his beard wild and white, Like foam from the waves in the calm moonlight 🌊🤍 His eyes how they twinkled! His grin bold and slick! His laugh sounded like thunder — a real Texas ST. Nick! ⚡🤣 He spoke not a word, but got straight to his mission, Checked Galveston twice and reviewed the commission 📜🎄 He filled all the stockings with local-made goods, From boutiques and trade pros in small neighborhoods 🛍️🔧 Plumbers, bakers, toy shops, and artists so grand, All supported by Christmas and Gulf Coast demand 💼❤️ He gave me a wink, tipped his hat just so right, And shouted, “Shop LOCAL this Christmas night!” 🛒⭐ Then he jumped in his truck, crew packed in the back, And off through the counties with his jumbo gift stack 🎁 But I heard him exclaim, as he sped out of sight… “Merry Christmas, Gulf Coast! Y’all have a good night!” 🎅🌴✨ 
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