The readings this week, “Twas the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore, “Cajun Night Before Christmas” by Howard Jacobs, and “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” by Francis Pharcellus Church are all based upon the belief of Santa Claus. I can recall the days when I was younger and had the same beliefs mentioned in the three readings. I also remember the time when I was questioning my belief just like Virginia. I like the way the poems bring me back to a time when I would wake up during the night and try to sneak to to see if I could see Santa. I even have a memory of one year truly believing I saw Santa in the sky. Being from the bayou, I can relate to the Cajun poem believing Santa could arrive
