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Dec 21, 2014 · These are, we reckon, 10 of the greatest poems for the Christmas holidays, spanning over 600 years of poetry in the English language (yes, the earliest poem on this list dates from around 1400!). They’re all quite short and make for ideal festive reading, so we’ve provided links to each of the poems, too.
Simply arrange everyone in a circle with their gift in-hand and read a left right gift exchange poem for Christmas. These specific Christmas gift exchange poems have verbal cues of “LEFT” and “RIGHT” sprinkled into the lines which tell the player to pass their wrapped gift to the corresponding direction.
- An Extract from 'Another Night Before Christmas'
- A Visit from St. Nicholas
- Love Came Down at Christmas
- Help Wanted
- Just Doing My Job
- The First Christmas
- King John's Christmas
- Talking Turkeys
- The Crying Need For Snow
- Little Tree
By Carol Ann Duffy On the night before Christmas, a child in a house, As the whole family slept, behaved just like a mouse . . . And crept on soft toes down red-carpeted stairs. Her hand held the paw of her favourite bear. The Christmas tree posed with its lights in its arms, Newly tinselled and baubled with glittering charms; Flirting in flickers ...
By Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danc’d in their heads, And Mama in her ‘ke...
By Christina Rossetti Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love Divine; Love was born at Christmas, Star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love Incarnate, Love Divine; Worship we our Jesus: But wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, Love be yours and love be mine, Love to God and all men, Love for plea and gift...
By Timothy Tocher Santa needs new reindeer. The first bunch has grown old. Dasher has arthritis; Comet hates the cold. Prancer's sick of staring at Dancer's big behind. Cupid married Blitzen and Donder lost his mind. Dancer's mad at Vixen for stepping on his toes. Vixen's being thrown out— she laughed at Rudolph's nose. If you are a reindeer we hop...
By Clare Bevan I'm one of Herod's Henchmen. We don't have much to say, We just charge through the audience In a Henchman sort of way. We all wear woolly helmets To hide our hair and ears, And Wellingtons sprayed silver To match our tinfoil spears. Our swords are made of cardboard So blood will not be spilled If we trip and stab a parent When the ha...
By Marian Swinger It never snows at Christmas in that dry and dusty land. Instead of freezing blizzards, there are palms and drifting sands, and years ago a stable and a most unusual star and three wise men who followed it, by camel, not by car, while, sleepy on the quiet hills, a shepherd gave a cry. He'd seen a crowd of angels in the silent starl...
By A. A. Milne King John was not a good man — He had his little ways. And sometimes no one spoke to him For days and days and days. And men who came across him, When walking in the town, Gave him a supercilious stare, Or passed with noses in the air — And bad King John stood dumbly there, Blushing beneath his crown. King John was not a good man, An...
By Benjamin Zephaniah Be nice to yu turkeys dis christmas Cos’ turkeys just wanna hav fun Turkeys are cool, turkeys are wicked An every turkey has a Mum. Be nice to yu turkeys dis christmas, Don’t eat it, keep it alive, It could be yu mate, an not on yu plate Say, Yo! Turkey I’m on your side. I got lots of friends who are turkeys An all of dem fear...
By Clive James It’s cold without the softness of a fall Of snow to give these scenes a common bond And though, besotted on a viewless rime, The ducks can do their standing-on-the-pond Routine that leaves you howling, all in all We need some snow to hush the whole thing up. The ducks can do their flatfoot-waterfool Mad act that leaves you helpless, ...
By e.e cummings little tree little silent Christmas tree you are so little you are more like a flower who found you in the green forest and were you very sorry to come away? see i will comfort you because you smell so sweetly i will kiss your cool bark and hug you safe and tight just as your mother would, only don't be afraid look the spangles that...
Laugh and enjoy the holiday spirit with our collection of funny Christmas poems 'twas the night before' filled with humor and festive cheer!
- Embrace of Solace. This poem describes the comforting power of a hug in times of sorrow, offering solace and understanding without words. In grief’s deep shadow, arms enfold,
- A Mother’s Hug. This poem reflects on the unique warmth and safety found in a mother’s hug, a symbol of unconditional love and protection. In a mother’s arms, a world apart,
- Friendship’s Embrace. Celebrating the bond of friendship, this poem speaks of the comfort and joy found in a friend’s hug, a source of strength and laughter.
- Love’s Tender Hold. This poem delves into the romantic aspect of hugs, symbolizing the deep connection and unspoken promises shared between lovers. In love’s tender embrace, hearts speak,
Follow the links to read our festive collection of Christmas poems. A Christmas Carol - A Christmas Poem By Samuel Taylor Coleridge. A Christmas Carol - For My Godchildren - A Christmas Poem By Christina Rossetti. A Visit from St. Nicholas - A Christmas Reading by Clement Clarke Moore.
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These poems capture the spirit of Christmas and explore its themes of love, peace, hope, and joy. They are often recited, sung, and shared during the holiday season as a way to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
