Merry Christmas to everyone in Gloucestershire.
On behalf of TiG, The Citizen, Gloucestershire Echo and Stroud Life newspapers we would like to extend our warmest wishes to everyone in this glorious county of ours.
2012 has been a magnificent for most with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics as well as some outstanding personal stories of triumph over adversity, entrepreneurial success and some memorable sporting achievements for local teams.
We look forward to continuing to provide you with the news, sport and entertainment you need in 2013 - online, on your mobile phone and of course in your trusted local newspapers.
Here is a little Christmas poem written by Cheltenham resident Karl Gibbs:
Christmas Dinner
Merriment excitement,
Parties and wine,
These are the things,
Of Christmastime,
Baby Jesus,
Nativity scenes,
Christmas carols,
Jack Frost has been,
Snowflakes are falling,
Santa is near,
With bells on his sleigh,
And spots on his deer,
Mince pies at the ready,
Mistletoe hung,
Snowmen stand watching,
As snowballs are flung,
Don't miss the Queen's speech,
On Christmas TV,
Or midnight mass,
All very Jolly,
Christmas trees and fairies,
Decorations and lights,
Lots of getting ready,
Faces happy and bright,
Seasons greetings,
Friends and family sharing,
Excited children,
Lots or warmth and caring,
Christmas presents,
Nuts, crackers and sweets,
Christmas dinner,
With plenty of meat,
Poor chickens and turkeys,
Isn't it a shame?,
Despite the goodwill,
They'll not see Christmas again.
-The greatest gift is life-
