Monologue

Christmas Monologue from Every Man in His Humour

From Every Man in His Humour by Ben Jonson

male · joyful · 56 sec

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With footstep slow, in furry pall yclad, His brows enwreathed with holly never sere Old Christmas comes, to close the wained year; And aye the shepherd’s heart to make right glad; Who, when his teeming flocks are homeward had, To blazing hearth repairs, and nutbrown beer, And views well pleased the ruddy prattlers dear Hug the grey mungrel; meanwhile maid and lad Squabble for roasted crabs. Thee, Sire, we hail, Whether thine aged limbs thou dost enshroud In vest of snowy white and hoary veil, Or wrap’st thy visage in a sable cloud; Thee we proclaim with mirth and cheer, nor fail To greet thee well with many a carol loud. Bamfylde.

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The character Christmas enters, embodying the spirit of the season, bringing joy and warmth as he reflects on the festivities and familial bonds associated with the closing of the year.

60 and up · joy · celebration · family · tradition · nature

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