Joy and Celebration Poems
These poems capture the festive spirit and joyful gatherings of the Christmas season.
Poet: Helen Ekin Starrett
The snowflakes are falling,
The frost's in the air,
But Christmas is coming,
And what do we care!
Old Santa Claus knocking
Perhaps we may hear;
Hang up every stocking,
Each child he holds dear.
The joybells are ringing,
For Christmas is near,
To every one bringing,
Its joy and its cheer,
Kind Father in heaven,
Oh! hear while we pray,
And give to all people
A glad Christmas day.
Christmas Bell Poems
Poet: John Imrie
Ring out the merry Christmas bell
That tells of joy and gladness.
Our happy hearts with pleasure swell,
This is no time for sadness;
This is the crowning of the year,
A day of merry-making,
With feast and song our hearts we'll cheer,
All anxious cares forsaking.
'Twas Christmas-tide when Jesus lay
All lowly in a manger,
He came to take our sins away,
And save our souls from danger;
The shepherds on the hills at dawn
Heard angel-voices singing:
"Now peace on earth, goodwill to men.
We are this morning bringing."
'Tis eighteen hundred years and more
Since that glad Christmas morning,
Yet once a year, on every shore,
Are happy hearts adorning
The Christmas tree with presents rare,
Its dark-green boughs are laden.
And round it dance the children fair,
The lover and the maiden!
Oh! merry, happy Christmas Day,
For young and old together,
The very snow-flakes seem more gay,
Though bitter cold the weather;
As round the family fireside
The dear ones we are meeting,
Let peace and harmony abide,
With love each other greeting.
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Reflections on Christ's Birth
These verses honor the story of Christ’s birth, reminding us of its profound meaning.
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
There is no carol that is sweeter sung
Than Alleluia, Christ is born.
That day the bells in heaven rung
What a day when Christ was born.
God blessed us with His only Son
Sent from heaven to earth below
Jesus saves us, He is the one
Who came to earth to save us all.
Let the carol that you sing
Praise God above for what He did
For a changed world Jesus did bring
His life we are thankful for.
Christmas Poems About Jesus
Poet: John Imrie
Oh! happy eve! that ushers in the day
Of all the year the best to young and old!
This night our thoughts take wings and soar away
To Bethlehem's plains, where shepherds tend their fold.
Angelic strains are borne upon the wind
Of "peace on earth, good- will to all mankind;"
See! yonder star of promise that doth bring
Our eager footsteps to earth's new-born king.
There pay we homage to the Holy Child
Born in a manger - 'mid surroundings wild -
Where "wise men from the East" pour at His feet
Earth's finest gold - all spices rare and sweet!
Oh! Let our Christmas offerings ever be
A portion of our best, Lord To Thee!
Related: Christian Christmas Poems
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Poems For Blessings and Peace
These poems offer blessings and hope for peace, inspired by the Christmas message.
Poet: Edgar A. Guest
God bless you all this Christmas Day
And drive the cares and griefs away.
Oh, may the shining Bethlehem star
Which led the wise men from afar
Upon your heads, good sirs, still glow
To light the path that ye should go.
As God once blessed the stable grim
And made it radiant for Him;
As it was fit to shield His Son,
May thy roof be a holy one;
May all who come this house to share
Rest sweetly in His gracious care.
Within thy walls may peace abide,
The peace for which the Savior died.
Though humble be the rafters here,
Above them may the stars shine clear,
And in this home thou lovest well
May excellence of spirit dwell.
God bless you all this Christmas Day;
May Bethlehem’s star still light thy way
And guide thee to the perfect peace
When every fear and doubt shall cease.
And may thy home such glory know
As did the stable long ago.
Christmas Card Messages
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
May Christmas bring a gentle light,
A peace to last through every night.
With love that warms and hope that’s bright,
God’s blessings fill our hearts tonight.
As stars above in silence glow,
May kindness set our spirits so.
With joy and grace that never cease,
We share His gift of perfect peace.
Related: Christmas Blessings
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