35 Children's Christmas Poems
Explore our collection of delightful childrens Christmas poems categorized by age group to suit preschoolers, school-aged children, and teenagers.
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Updated December 11, 2024, by Catherine Pulsifer
Christmas is a season of wonder, and there’s no better way to share its magic with children than through poetry. Children’s Christmas poems capture the joy, excitement, and heartwarming traditions of the holiday in a way that resonates with kids of all ages—from the little ones discovering Christmas for the first time to the older ones who still delight in its charm.
These poems are perfect for reading aloud during cozy family moments, sharing in classrooms, or including in cards and letters. They bring smiles, laughter, and a touch of Christmas magic that brightens the season for everyone. Let these delightful verses inspire a love for Christmas and create special memories for the children in your life.
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Counting Santa’s Reindeer
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
One little reindeer, flying through the sky,
Two more follow, see them zoom by!
Three little reindeer, dancing on a star,
Four pulling Santa’s sleigh from afar.
Five reindeer prancing, bells that ring,
Counting reindeer is my favorite thing! -
Sleigh Bells
Poet: Jane Belk Moncure
Reindeer prancing through the snow
Sleigh bells jingling as they go
Now I know that Santa's near.
This is what I hear:
Tap, tap, tap!
Thump, thump, thump!
Then,
down the chimney
with a bump!
I will not move.
I will not peep!
For Santa thinks
I'm fast asleep! -
Santa's On His Way
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Jingle bells and snowy nights,
Santa’s coming, oh what sights!
Stockings hung and cookies near,
Santa’s on his way, go to sleep, my dear! -
Candy Canes
Poet: Colleen L. Reece
Candy canes
are like peppermint sticks.
The more I lick them
the smaller they get!
When I'm done
and get ready for bed,
I stick out my tongue
and it's candy cane red! -
Hang Your Stocking
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Hang your stocking by the tree,
Santa's coming—wait and see!
He will fill it up with treats and toys,
For all the girls and boys! -
How Many Days
Poet: Kate Summers
How many days until Christmas day
I will count them down and then will say
How many sleeps to Christmas day
I am so excited it is hard to play
I can't wait for Santa dear
Oh the jingle jangle on the roof I will hear
May the time go fast for all
The day will come and we will have a bawl. -
Christmas Tree Sparkle
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Lights are twinkling, green and bright,
Christmas tree shines through the night.
Gifts are wrapped in bows so tight,
Christmas magic will happen tonight! -
Christmas Recipe
Poet: Gay Dowling
A pound of fun
And a pound of joy
Make a nice present
For a girl or boy.
A cup of goodness
And a cup of love
Really are gifts
From heaven above.
A pinch of holly
And a pinch of pine -
Now, we know
It's Christmas time. -
Reindeer’s Flight
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Reindeer flying through the sky,
Hooves that sparkle way up high.
Santa’s sleigh is full of toys,
Bringing joy to girls and boys! -
Santa’s Silly Hat
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Santa wore a silly hat,
Too small for his head, imagine that!
It wobbled and wiggled as he flew,
Almost fell off—oh, what a view!
The reindeer laughed and danced around,
As Santa’s hat fell to the ground.
He caught it quick and gave a cheer,
"Guess I’ll get a bigger one next year!" -
Christmas Trees
Poet: Joyce Howland
People are as busy as bees,
Carrying home their Christmas trees.
Putting on their pretty lights
And decorations very bright. -
Are The Reindeer
Poet: Rowena Bennett
"Are the reindeer in the rain, dear?"
Asked Mrs. Santa Claus.
"No. I put them in the bard, dear,
To dry their little paws."
"Is the sleigh, sir, put away, sir,
In the barn beside the deer?"
"Yes, I'm going to get it ready
To use again next year."
And the pack, dear, is it back, dear?"
"Yes. It's empty of its toys,
And tomorrow I'll start filling it,
For next year's girls and boys." -
Santa’s Surprise
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Tiptoe footsteps down the hall,
Is that Santa I just saw?
With a wink and a hearty cheer,
He leaves the gifts, then disappears! -
Christmas Fun
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Cookies baking, warm and sweet,
Snowflakes crunching under feet.
Building snowmen, sleds that glide,
Christmas magic far and wide.
Twinkling lights and candles bright,
Songs and laughter, pure delight.
Wrapping gifts and trimming trees,
Christmas time is sure to please! -
Christmas Eve Adventures
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Santa’s sleigh is on its way,
I peek outside and see the sleigh.
Reindeer dancing on the snow,
Through the sky, they swiftly go.
The clock strikes twelve, I’m still awake,
Hoping for a glimpse of the magic they make.
But off they fly into the night,
Spreading Christmas joy, pure delight! -
Snowy Christmas Morning
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Wake up early, peek outside,
Snowflakes twirl and drift so wide.
Scarves and mittens, time to play,
A snowy Christmas fun-filled day! -
Christmas Eve
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Christmas eve is such a long night
You hope that Santa will show up in the light
But go to bed my dear girls and boys
And then you may find Santa will bring lots of toys.
Sleep tight my precious little one
When you awake there will be lots of fun
Close your eyes and dream about
"Merry Christmas" in the morning you will shout! -
Christmas! Glad Christmas!
Poet: R. J. Weston
Christmas! glad Christmas! to all. Merry Christmas!
Sing till the echoes shall answer again!
This is the birthday of Jesus the Holy,
Jesus who came to bring goodwill to men.
Growing in wisdom and growing in stature
Trying our parents each day to obey,
We, little children, may be like the Christ Child,
Loving and giving and blessing always.
Sing "Merry Christmas!" to father and mother;
Sing "Merry Christmas!" to playmates so dear.
Warm hearts and helpful hands and lips that speak gently,
Bring merry Christmas and happy New Year. -
Reindeer Parade
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Reindeer prancing, bells that ring,
Through the snow, they glide and sing.
Red-nosed Rudolph leads the way,
Guiding Santa's merry sleigh! -
The Happiest Day
Poet: R. J. Weston
Of all the days of gladness,
We little children say
That none is half so happy
As merry Christmas day.
With stockings in the morning,
And Christmas trees at night,
And all the glad surprises,
The secrets brought to light.
And yet it is not only
Because of gifts and toy,
That Christmas time is happy;
For sweeter is the joy.
That every one is loving
And kind to all the rest,
Remembering the Christ Child
The little Christmas guest. -
On Christmas Eve
Poet: Charlotte Druitt Cole
In Christmas Eve the little stars
Sparkle and glisten with delight,
Like strings of glitt’ring diamonds,
Across the darkness of the night.
On Christmas Eve the little stars
Dance in their places in the sky;
Ah! I would go and trip with them
If I could only climb as high.
On Christmas Eve the little stars
Sing merry carols all night long;
But O! I am so far away
I cannot even hear their song.
On Christmas Eve the little stars
Sparkle, and dance, and sing till dawn;
And I am singing too, because
To-morrow will be Christmas Morn. -
Christmas Break Fun
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
No more school, the break is here,
Time for Christmas cheer to appear!
We’ll decorate the tree so bright,
And bake some cookies late at night.
Sugar, sprinkles, icing too,
Making treats for me and you!
The holiday’s here, full of play,
Enjoying every Christmas day! -
Johnny's Christmas
Poet: Unknown
Well, I've bought all my presents:
Now I have to wrap and tie
Gee, it took a lot of money
All these find gifts to buy.
But I am glad I got them,
For I really do believe
It is far more satisfactory
To give, than to receive.
Now mother's going to give me
A bright silk yellow tie.
For me to wear to Sunday school,
And I think it's fine, but my!
I've got her a dandy present . . .
Boxing gloves! For I believe
It is far more satisfactory
To give, than to receive.
Dad bought me an encyclopedia
To teach me many things,
But look what I bought him - - O, boy!
An airship that moves its wings.
He'll have lots of fun a-sailing-it - -
Oh, yes! I do believe
It is far more satisfactory
To give, than to receive. -
Happy, Happy Christmas
Poet: Emilie Poulsson
Happy, happy Christmas!
Let our voices chime,
Long ago was Jesus born.
At this blessed time,
Happy, happy Christmas!
Therefore do we sing,
As our little gifts of love
To our friends we bring. -
Christmas Lights
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Christmas lights glow in colors bright,
Casting warmth on a winter's night.
In the chill, there's something warm,
A quiet peace, a gentle charm.
They twinkle softly, red and gold,
Telling tales of joy retold.
Each flicker whispers hope and cheer,
Bringing love to those held dear. -
Christmas
Poet: Judy K. Owen
I like Christmas, for it brings lots of joy;
Little children are happy over every Christmas toy.
And on this night so long ago
The angels sang on this wonderful night;
And around them shone a holy light. -
A Digital Christmas
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
It’s Christmas time, the Wi-Fi’s strong,
Streaming carols all day long.
Selfies snapped by the tree, so bright,
Posted up with “Merry and Bright!”
Gifts are shopped with just one click,
Delivery tracking—super quick!
DMs buzzing with festive cheer,
"Can’t wait to see you in the New Year!"
Filters glow with frosty flair,
Reels of laughter everywhere.
Tech may rule, but don’t forget,
Memories made are the best you’ll get! -
Star Of The East
Poet: Eugene Field
Star of the East, that long ago
Brought wise men on their way
Where, angels singing to and fro,
The Child of Bethlehem lay -
Above that Syrian hill afar
Thou shinest out to-night, O Star!
Star of the East, the night were drear
But for the tender grace
That with thy glory comes to cheer
Earth’s loneliest, darkest place;
For by that charity we see
Where there is hope for all and me.
Star of the East! show us the way
In wisdom undefiled
To seek that manger out and lay
Our gifts before the Child -
To bring our hearts and offer them
Unto our King in Bethlehem! -
Teenage Christmas Chaos
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
The tree’s up, but it leans to the side,
Dad says, “It’s perfect!”—Mom’s horrified.
My job? Untangling lights from the bin,
It’s a knot so big, I’ll never win.
Grandma’s sweater? A size too small,
With blinking Rudolph—best gift of all.
Someone snuck the cookies I baked,
And left the crumbs like a big mistake.
Family photos? Oh, what a thrill,
Matching pajamas—it’s against my will!
But I strike a pose, and I give a grin,
Because Christmas chaos is where the fun begins. -
Sounds of Christmas
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
Carols echo through the air,
Voices lifted everywhere.
Bells that jingle, choirs that sing,
The joyful noise that Christmas brings.
Crackling fires, laughter’s cheer,
Hot cocoa shared with those we hold dear.
Wrapping gifts by twinkling light,
Traditions that warm the coldest night. -
Christmas
Poet: Iris Lane Franklin
Christmas is for mistletoe,
Evergreens, and holly;
Christmas is for Santa Claus,
Red and fat and jolly.
Christmas is for hearts to love
And voices to sing,
For on that day in Bethlehem
Was born the Christ, our King. -
Gift of Giving
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
More than gifts and holiday cheer,
Christmas means love to those far and near.
A helping hand, a thoughtful deed,
Showing care to those in need.
It's in the smiles and moments shared,
In reaching out because we cared.
The greatest gifts aren't wrapped or tied,
But come from love we hold inside. -
'Twas The Night Before
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
'Twas the night before Christmas, you better go to sleep
Close your eyes, we don't want to hear a peep
Cause Santa won't come if you are awake
You know he will be here before daybreak.
And under the tree, presents he may leave
So go to sleep quickly this Christmas Eve! -
The Gift of Time
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
The holidays come and quickly go,
Time speeds up when there’s joy to show.
Presents fade, and lights grow dim,
But memories shine, a treasured gem.
So give your time, your laugh, your care,
The greatest gifts are the ones we share. -
Christmas Wishes
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
May Christmas bring you joy and light,
Warmth and laughter, hearts so bright.
Dreams you’ve held throughout the year,
Find their way and draw you near.
May wishes whispered on a star,
Travel wide and reach afar.
This season’s magic, pure and true,
Brings hope and love to see you through.
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The Magic of Christmas Poetry for Children
Poetry adds even more magic to the holiday season by offering children a joyful learning experience:- Language Development - Christmas poems introduce rhythm, rhyme, and new vocabulary in a playful and memorable way.
- Creativity Boost: Through vivid imagery and storytelling, poems spark young imaginations and encourage creative thinking.
- Holiday Excitement: Reciting festive poems enhances the holiday spirit and makes the countdown to Christmas even more fun and meaningful.
We hope these kids Christmas poems bring extra joy and excitement to the little ones in your life! Whether you're reading them aloud, helping children recite their favorites, or using them in holiday cards, these poems are a fun way to share the spirit of Christmas. Feel free to spread the cheer - share these poems with friends, and family and make this holiday season even more magical.
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