Christmas Is and Can Be

• Christmas Is More Than

  by William Arthur Ward
  
  
  Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment, and mirth;
  It is a season of meditation, managers, and miracles.
  
  Christmas is more than a time of gaiety, greenery, and gifts;
  It is a season of wonder, worship, and wise men.
  
  Christmas is more than a time of tinsel, trees, and toys;
  It is a season of preparation, prayers, and peace.
  
  Christmas is more than a time of festivities, family, and friends;
  It is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.
  
  Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards, and candy;
  It is a season of dedication, direction, and decision.
  
  Christmas is more than Santa, stockings and surprises;
  It is Christ, caring, and concern.
  
  Christmas is more than parties, presents, and pleasures;
  It is a star, a stable, and a Savior.




The key message in Christmas Is More Than is that Christmas transcends the superficial aspects of celebration - like decorations, gifts, and parties - to embody deeper values of faith, reflection, and compassion. Ward emphasizes that Christmas is a time for spiritual renewal, marked by generosity, gratitude, and the essence of Christ’s love and message. It’s a reminder to look beyond the festivities and embrace the true meaning of the season.





Christmas Poems




• Christmas Can Be

  by William Arthur Ward
  
  
  Christmas can be the end of fear and doubt;
  The beginning of faith and hope.
  
  Christmas can be the end of selfishness and strife;
  The beginning of love and good will.
  
  Christmas can be the end of pessimism and cynicism;
  The beginning of belief and trust.
  
  Christmas can be the end of sadness and gloom;
  The beginning of gladness and joy.
  
  Christmas can be the end of emptiness and waywardness;
  The beginning of happiness and purposefulness.


The key message in Christmas Can Be is that Christmas represents a powerful opportunity for personal and spiritual transformation. Ward illustrates how Christmas can mark the end of negative emotions - such as fear, selfishness, and sadness - and open the door to positive qualities like faith, love, joy, and purpose. The poem emphasizes that Christmas holds the potential to inspire new beginnings and foster a more hopeful, compassionate, and fulfilling outlook on life.