CHRISTMAS SENSES

by Del "Abe" Jones

Christmas trees with twinkling lights

Sparkling tinsel spread around
Ornaments and decorations
On the green boughs, hanging down.

A wreath of holy on the outside

Mistletoe above the door
Sounds of those Christmas carols
Telling tales of Christmas lore.

Presents wrapped in shiny paper

Tied with pretty ribbons' bows
The wonder in wee ones' eyes
As their anticipation grows.

The chill crispness of the air

Falling crystals of white snow
The family gathered' round the hearth
Warmed by the crackling glow.

Eggnog topped with nutmeg

The pies, candies and cakes
 The aroma from the kitchen
Of the oven as it bakes.

A birthday celebration
For that someone up above
Thought and wishes 'round the earth
For a world of peace and love.

It's too bad it can't be Christmas

With all its hope and cheer
It's too bad life can't be lived
Like this day, all through the year.

Activity: During December, when studying the various winter holidays that people
celebrate, this is a great poem kids could use as a guide to describe a tradition in their
home. Besides telling about a tradition, they would need to o use words that speak to
all of their senses to work on their descriptive writing.