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Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib (Arabic: علي بن أﺑﻲ طالب, Transliteration: ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, [ʕaliː ibn ʔæbiː t̪ˤɑːlib]; 13thRajab, 24 BH–21stRamaḍān, 40 AH; approximately October 23, 598 or 600 or March 17, 599 – January 27, 661). The son of Abu Talib, Ali was also the cousin and son-in-law of Islamic prophet Muhammad, ruling over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661, and was the first male convert to Islam.Sunnis consider Ali the fourth and final of the Rashidun (rightly guided Caliphs), while Shias regard Ali as the first Imam and consider him and his descendants the rightful successors to Muhammad, all of which are members of the Ahl al-Bayt, the household of Muhammad. This disagreement split the Ummah (Muslim community) into the Sunni and Shia branches.
Muslim sources, especially Shia ones, state that since Muhammad's time, Ali was the only person born in the Kaaba sanctuary in Mecca, the holiest place in Islam. His father was Abu Talib and his mother was Fatima bint Asad, but he was raised in the household of Muhammad, who himself was raised by Abu Talib, Muhammad's uncle, and Ali's father. When Muhammad reported receiving a divine revelation, Ali was the first male to accept his message, dedicating his life to the cause of Islam.
Aliana Taylor Lohan (born December 22, 1993) is an American fashion model and former television personality, singer and actress. She is the younger sister of actress Lindsay Lohan.
Lohan was born on December 22, 1993, in New York City[citation needed] and was raised on Long Island where her family lived in Cold Spring Harbor before later moving to Merrick. Lohan is the third of four children born to Donata "Dina" (née Sullivan) and Michael Lohan. Ali has three siblings, all of whom have been models or actors: Lindsay, Michael Jr., and Dakota ("Cody"), the youngest Lohan child. Lohan is of Irish and Italian heritage, and was raised in the Catholic religion.
Ali Lohan began her career as a Ford Model at age 3 where she appeared in print campaigns for magazines such as Vogue Bambini, Teen Vogue, and Rave Girl. After making uncredited appearances in her sister's films, Lohan appeared in the film version of the R.L. Stine horror/fantasy novel Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out? which was released directly to DVD on September 30, 2008.
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host and comedian. He hosts the late night television talk show, Late Show with David Letterman, broadcast on CBS. Letterman has been a fixture on late night television since the 1982 debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC. Letterman recently surpassed friend and mentor Johnny Carson for having the longest late-night hosting career in the United States of America.
Letterman is also a television and film producer. His company Worldwide Pants produces his show as well as its network follow-up The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Worldwide Pants has also produced several prime-time comedies, the most successful of which was Everybody Loves Raymond, currently in syndication.
In 1996, David Letterman was ranked #45 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time.
Letterman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father, Harry Joseph Letterman (April 1915 – February 1973), was a florist of British descent; his mother Dorothy Letterman (née Hofert, now Dorothy Mengering), a Presbyterian church secretary of German descent, is an occasional figure on the show, usually at holidays and birthdays.
Can’t wait ‘till Christmas
Macy’s parade has come and gone
Time to sing those Christmas songs
Its my favorite time of year
Spread the love and holiday cheer
Put up the tree
The holly and the ivy
Cause its almost Christmas day
On the rooftop reindeer pause (here comes Santa Clause)
Down the chimney comes Santa Clause bringing cheer and lots of joy
With the children’s Christmas toys
Lets build a fire
Sing carols with the choir
Cause its almost Christmas day
Christmas bells are ringing, carolers are singing (Christmas day)
Christmas day is getting near
Celebrate the season with a special reason (Christmas day)
Jolly st. Nick will be here
Christmas lights are glowing winter wind is blowing (Christmas day)
Hang the candy canes on the tree
Its fun to remember memories in December
Stockings hung on the chimney
Put up the tree
The holly and the ivy
Cause its almost Christmas day
Christmas bells are ringing carolers are singing
Cant wait till its Christmas
Celebrate the season with a special reason
Cant wait till its Christmas
Bake cookies with green and red (I cant wait)
Cant wait till its Christmas
Fill the jar with ginger bread
Cant wait till its Christmas
What fun it is to ride
Cant wait till its Christmas
In a horse drawn sleigh tonight
Cant wait till its Christmas
Wrap the presents tie the bows
Cant wait till its Christmas
(its Christmas time)
Sing the songs that we all know
Cant wait till its Christmas
Pull down the sled and play in the snow