Snow is falling Friends are calling It's that joyful time of year Sleigh bells ringing Choirs singing Christmastime is here Candles glowing Cold winds blowing Sipping cocoa by the fire Colored lights twinkling Ho, Hos and Kris Kringling Hoping for your heart's desire Children skating Shoppers debating Looking for that perfect gift Snowflakes flurrying People hurrying Cars getting stuck in the drift Snowball throwing Santa's list growing Gifts hidden in a secret place Goodies baking Special treats making Frosted windows looking like lace It's a cold December And we remember The story of the Christ child's birth Telling the story Of His wondrous glory Celebrated all 'round the Earth 'Tis the season Knowing the reason Brings a joyous reverie Families together Friendships forever Just the way it was meant it to be Kathleen McCoy Eldridge© December 13, 2007 All Rights Reserved