I Love Christmastime

by Janice Canerdy

 

 I love the sights of Christmastime

from manger scenes to mistletoe.

Sweet, joyous sounds pervade the air

from "Praise the Lord" to "HO HO HO!"

 

I give to those who are in need,

for God says, "Love your fellowman."

Then when I shop for family,

I buy them every gift I can.

 

The carolers and choirs perform

"O Holy Night" and "We Three Kings,"

while celebrants in living rooms

sing tunes about what Santa brings.

 

A prayer precedes our Christmas feast;

the smorgasbord brings great delight.

The kids soon snuggle near the fire

enrapt as Dad starts, "'Twas the Night . . . “

 

This season is a splendid time

that bears a special, holy name,

so as I'm singing "Jingle Bells,"

I won't forget why Jesus came.

 


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