Gov. Hogan's Christmas Poem: Visions Of Maryland Blue Crabs

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Reading "Twas The Night Before Christmas" is a tradition for many Maryland families. This year, Gov. Larry Hogan put his own spin on the classic poem. His version included references to legislation, former governors, Maryland blue crab, and a lump of coal for Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller.

The reindeer names called out in the Hogan version included Ehrlich, Hughes, Glendening and Agnew.

The classic by Clement Clarke Moore begins with: 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." In Hogan's poem, he opens with: "Twas the night before Christmas when all through the statehouse, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse. The troopers were guarding Government House with care in the hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there."

Marylanders loved the tongue-in-cheek reading and video, which has received more than 17,000 likes on Facebook.

Said MD Theatre Guide of the dramatic reading, "We thank you for your support of the performing arts!"

One resident said, "Our Gov has a great sense of humor. Love it!"

Photo and video courtesy of Gov. Larry Hogan's Facebook page