‘Twas the day they call Christmas

When all through the land

Folks were happy and cheerful

Whether in snow drifts or sand.

Every one of God’s creatures

Both humongously tall

Or adorably tiny

Yes indeed, one and all!

The stockings once hung

By the chimney with care

Revealed that St. Nicholas

Was recently there.

And while he was visiting

He made it his mission

To score cookies and milk

Which began in the kitchen;

But somehow wound up

On a plate near the hearth

With some sprinkles and icing

Even holiday hearts!

And while St. Nick proceeded

To houses near and far

He couldn’t help notice

A bright shining star.

It was brilliant and glorious

And great to behold

Since it recalled chapter one

Of the greatest story ever told.

For those who may think

This is Santa’s big day

Remember it’s start

In a manager filled with hay.

Today is Christ’s birthday

The most blessed of times

For He came down to earth

To save all of mankind.

Even though just an infant

He already knew

Of the perils and dangers

He was bound to go through.

But He did it anyway

Both for you and for me

And for all of the humans

In all history.

That night this little baby

Amongst ox and sheep

Took the very first step

In a promise He’d keep

To erase man’s transgressions

And oh. so much more

For what sin had sealed tightly

He’d opened the door.

And some three decades later

Having spread the good news

Would be silent and regal

As he took much abuse.

Now that heaven’s wide open

And He set us all free

We remember and celebrate

Right down on our knees.

For the Christ child who was born

Of sweet Mary that night

Would end up on a cross

Where He surrendered His life.

So that we mortal beings

Could have the great chance

To be singing and smiling

And maybe even dance?

Up in heaven so splendid

And so sublimely supreme

Yes for all who love Christ

Space in heaven there’ll be.

For our Savior was born

In a manger that night

So that everyone else

Would enjoy the great light

That was Jesus, most holy

Since that day he was born

Which we’re joyful to mark

As the first Christmas morn’.

While you’re opening presents

And being well fed

Don’t forget to pay homage

To the Triune God head.

Many blessings and comforts

And joy beyond fancy

Is what I wish you this Christmas

As those reindeer get prancy!

Merry Christmas to everyone

Reading this verse.

Don’t forget to love neighbors

And remember their worth.

Putting others before

Hogging your own selfish glory

Is the heart of the message

In this famous story.

So, remember to give

From your heart, your whole self

Whether taller than evergreens

Or tiny as an elf!

Merry Christmas; God bless you

And I wish with all my might

That you’re safe, warm and grateful

As you celebrate tonight.

Kimerer is a columnist who wishes good tidings of great joy to all readers — and pretty much all humans, you know, everywhere. Send her your Christmas cheer at pkimerer@zoominternet.net.