‘Tis the Season for Asa’s Folly

Please join us now for a yuletide classic carol while Mom continues to work on our new site. This parody by Asa was first debuted in 2017, and has become a timeless classic in our household. We hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane of Christmases past.

Deck the Dogs with Boughs of Holly (December 2017)

Mom and Asa have been very busy festooning every inch of this house with some sort of Christmas decoration.  It is funny how each of us react to decorating differently. Take my brother angel Lemmy for example. He detested change, and was always upset this time of year. Lemmy would pace around the house growling, before finally retreating under the sofa table to pout. As for me, I prefer a more supervisory role. I will position myself in Mom’s path, and watch as she runs about the house jingling all the way. Asa, now no one’s enthusiasm compares to him! He will happily follow Mom up to the attic, then down to the basement, then back up to the attic, helping to choose decorations, and will marvel at the splendor as each room is finished. So while I assume my spot in the hallway, and Asa races up the stairs, I will leave you with a holiday classic parodied by Asa a few years ago. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the dog version of “Deck the Halls!” 

Deck the Dogs with boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

‘Tis the season for humans’ folly

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Don we now our ugly sweaters

Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la

Though we have fur for this weather

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

See the tempting tree before us

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Not sure why all of the fuss?

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Mom follows me in merry measure

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

While I run off with a Yuletide treasure

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Fast away our dignity passes

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Time to ignore our obedience classes

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Bark we joyous, all together

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Now Mom keeps me on a short tether!

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!

2024 Update: I’m pretty sure Angel Lemmy would agree with Ebenezer Scrooge in calling Asa a “Christmas Lunatic!”

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Chuck Billy is a Golden Retriever, living in Southern Maine, who likes to share his unique observations on life with his little brother Asa. When not writing his blog, he spends his days being awesome.