T’was the night before Christmas and all through our home,
not a creature was stirring except a rather large gnome!
He came to fill the stockings and leave gifts under the tree.
I didn’t expect to see him, and I know he didn’t expect me!
I stood quietly watching just down the hall.
He left everyone gifts, and gave the dog a ball!
He turned around quickly, I thought he would go,
but instead he saw me and he let me know.
He held out his hand and gave me a wink;
I took his hand without even a blink!
We sat by the fire, a story he told,
a story I knew well for it was very old.
It was the story of Jesus and his much awaited birth,
the story of Christmas known around the earth.
“What do you know of Jesus?” I asked, my tone rather stern.
“Oh my child”, he said, “you have a lot to learn.”
“I bring you these gifts once every year,
to give you Christmas spirit and bring Christmas cheer.
Christmas is time to be happy again,
to remember the gift God gave to men.
The birth of Jesus brought ultimate joy,
which is why I try to bring the perfect toy.
Nothing I bring could ever compare
to the love God has given for you to share.
But, once a year, on Christmas Eve
I try my best a grand gift to leave.
So when you awake and see it there,
you feel His love, His warmth and care.
Maybe you’ll feel the sheer delight,
the Wise Men felt on that black starry night.”
It is the magic of Christ that will fill the season,
and it gives Santa his only reason.
Delight in your gifts and one another’s love, but remember…the greatest of gifts came from above!
Merry Christmas!