Yorkshire Writers' Lunch

Inspired by Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer  by Elmo & Patsy Grandma got run over by a reindeer Walking home from our house Christmas Eve. We said we would walk home with her Wouldn’t wait, she just wanted to leave. It was Rudolf who ran over Grandma She was lying in the road. Santa was going crazy When he saw his upended load. The elves all rushed to help Grandma Settled her in the sleigh. They gave her a glass of sherry It seemed to make her day. The reindeers decided to join in the fun Time for making merry. Santa was at a loss for what to do As he watched them necking the sherry. No chance of saving the presents now They were covered in falling snow, He wished he could quickly make his escape But where on earth would he go? He decided to join the party It seemed to be in full swing. Grandma was having the time of her life She’d even started to sing. Santa just loved karaoke He thought he had quite a voice. Everyone now was shouting his name Looked like he had no choice. ...

Last year a few of us at Yorkshire Writers' Lunch competed in a challenge to reimagine and rewrite classic Christmas hits.  Though it's only October, now is the time to start sharing them out. We have quite a few to get through, so let's start with one of mine... Inspired by Walking in the Air by Howard Blake  Nobody down below believes their eyes, peering up at inbound Christmas. That festive comet wrapped in tinsel, barbed with twinkles, hurtling brighter by the week. Soon enough it'll pierce our chilly atmosphere, force a mince pie,  mulled wine, carol choir crater and see us all upended, merrily displaced, walking in the air.