Short Christmas Poems

16 Short Christmas Poems

These short poems about Christmas are perfect for sharing with family, friends and loved ones.

Holidays
- By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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The holiest of all holidays are those
Kept by ourselves in silence and apart;
The secret anniversaries of the heart,
When the full river of feeling overflows;--

The holiest of all holidays are those
Kept by ourselves in silence and apart;
The secret anniversaries of the heart,
When the full river of feeling overflows;--
The happy days unclouded to their close;
The sudden joys that out of darkness start
As flames from ashes; swift desires that dart
Like swallows singing down each wind that blows!
White as the gleam of a receding sail,
White as a cloud that floats and fades in air,
White as the whitest lily on a stream,
These tender memories are;--a fairy tale
Of some enchanted land we know not where,
But lovely as a landscape in a dream.
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From Us To You
- By Dusty M. Kallembach
- Published: December 21, 2018
Wishing Family And Friends A Blessed Christmas

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It's Christmas time,
And I wish you well.
May the Lord bless you
With the best of health.

It's Christmas time,
And I wish you well.
May the Lord bless you
With the best of health.

I hope the stockings are hung
And you're filled with wonder.
There are so many surprises
For you to ponder.

May your children be merry
When Santa brings toys.
Some for the girls
And some for the boys.

I pray you have food
And plenty to eat:
Turkey and gravy
And lots of sweets.

I hope your family's there,
Friends and neighbors, too.
So merry Christmas
From all of us to all of you.
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Christmas Wishes For You
- By Sherry Asbury
- Published: December 13, 2018
Christmas Blessings To Everyone

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May peace dwell with you,
may prosperity huddle near.
May family gather together
without heartache or tear.

May peace dwell with you,
may prosperity huddle near.
May family gather together
without heartache or tear.

There is a star shining
in the night sky ... just there.
It is for you to wish upon
to keep you safe from care.

May everything you need
be yours to have and proclaim
as you're due; just close your eyes
and ask it in His precious name.

Merry Christmas to you, friend.
Let your season be a blessed one
filled with love and cheer and more.
Smile, laugh, and enjoy the fun.
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Santa's Gift
- By Elaine P. Keefe
- Published: December 22, 2018
Santa As The Embodiment Of Joy

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The laughter of eternity's children
Resides in the glint of his eyes,
And his joyous laugh, which surrounds us all,
Leaves an echo that never dies.

The laughter of eternity's children
Resides in the glint of his eyes,
And his joyous laugh, which surrounds us all,
Leaves an echo that never dies.

The good will he sows so generously
Wraps us warmly in blankets of cheer,
And the words that he speaks bring great hope and joy
To small angels far and near.

To see a child's hopeful excitement
As he rests upon Santa's knee
Or the look of wonder on her face
When she encounters the magical tree

Overwhelms my heart with tenderness
And brings me lightness of mind.
Santa is here to spread his gift
Of peace to all mankind.
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Christmas In My Eyes
- By Ella J. Phillips
- Published: December 13, 2018
What Christmas Is To Me

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People saying, "Ho, Ho, Ho"
Lovers kissing under the mistletoe
Children playing in the snow

People saying, "Ho, Ho, Ho"
Lovers kissing under the mistletoe
Children playing in the snow

Families making homemade treats
Teens with fuzzy socks on their feet
Dogs and cats sitting by the fire heat

Shoppers looking for the best gift
Employees working on their last shift
Students getting home before the snow drifts

Choirs singing, "Noel, Noel, Noel!"
Volunteers ringing little bells
Candles with winter smells

Reindeer flying through the skies
Everyone waking up to a surprise
That's what Christmas is in my eyes
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Christmas Day
- By John P. Read
- Published: December 13, 2018
The Meaning Of Christmas

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Across a white December night,
Each home is filled with candle light.
The moon shines brightly in a golden sky.
Stars are twinkling way up high.

Across a white December night,
Each home is filled with candle light.
The moon shines brightly in a golden sky.
Stars are twinkling way up high.

The cool, still air, a glistening frost,
Smoking chimneys on white rooftops.
The Christmas tree, the mistletoe,
Christmas carols, our loved ones at home.

Christmas is a time for merriment and cheer.
It's also a time to thank God we're here.
So when we wake on a bright Christmas morn,
Remember the reason we celebrate.
It's the day our Saviour was born.
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The Joy Of Christmas
- By Maddy R. Kohler
- Published: December 13, 2018
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Christmas is a loving hug
Or roasting chestnuts on the rug.
Christmas is one's first snow
And wrapping presents up with bows.

Christmas is a loving hug
Or roasting chestnuts on the rug.
Christmas is one's first snow
And wrapping presents up with bows.
Christmas is sledding over the ice,
And giving presents feels so nice.
Christmas is a friend.
I never want Christmas to end.
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Wishes
- By Patricia A. Howard
- Published: December 22, 2018
Christmas Toast To Family

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The orange glow of the fireplace
fills the room with Christmas cheer.
To my family I raise my glass,
full of wishes for the year.

The orange glow of the fireplace
fills the room with Christmas cheer.
To my family I raise my glass,
full of wishes for the year.
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Listening For Santa
- By Annabel Sheila
- Published: December 2008
Poem About Child Waiting For Santa

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A squeak on the stairs.
Could Santa be here?
Better pull my blankets
Up to my ears.

A squeak on the stairs.
Could Santa be here?
Better pull my blankets
Up to my ears.

He comes down the chimney,
That's how he gets in.
Santa uses magic
To make himself thin.

I better keep still,
Can't make a peep.
He doesn't leave toys,
Unless you're asleep.

My door just opened
Someone's by my bed.
It wasn't Santa after all,
'Cause Mom just kissed my head.
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A falling sound in the chimney. Could it be Old St. Nick? Better pull my covers and go to sleep.

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What Happened On Christmas Eve
- By Peyton
- Published: November 2012
Cute Christmas Poem

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Santa came down
The chimney with care.
Below was the fire,
With a steaming hot flare.

Santa came down
The chimney with care.
Below was the fire,
With a steaming hot flare.
As Santa squirmed down,
And his bottom was burned.
He threw down the presents,
And simply turned.
His reindeer blew
The fire out.
And that's when we heard him
Let out a shout.
He woke up the neighbors,
We saw him leave.
That's why there's no fire,
On Christmas Eve.
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Christmas
- By Kolton Myatt
- Published: December 2015
Poem About Coming Together As A Family To Create Memories

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It is seven a.m.,
And the snow is falling
As I look outside
At the carolers calling.

It is seven a.m.,
And the snow is falling
As I look outside
At the carolers calling.

I wake up my parents
And rush to the tree
To find a room full of presents
Just for me.

The hot chocolate is stirring,
And the food is being made
As we head to my grandma's
To visit and stay.

As I see my family gathered
And laughing away,
I think to myself,
How I love Christmas Day.
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Christmas Feelings
- By Maria Carrion
- Published: December 2014
Poem About Christmas With Family

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Picture

That cheerful feeling
In the air
With a bit of love
All around

That cheerful feeling
In the air
With a bit of love
All around

The food is on the table
And the presents under the tree
Dinner is ready
So come on, let's eat

Everyone is at the table
Eating their Christmas meals
Because it's the most
Wonderful time of the year

Look out your window
Thank God for letting it snow
It's the best time of the year
To spend it with the family

The night has passed
And the day has come
There are presents to open
And more fun to come

But it's not about presents
It's not about food
It's about family time
That's Christmas time
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Christmas Cheer
- By EmilyKiaraMiaIsabellaPhoebeGraceTamaraKeely
- Published: December 2016
The Joy Of Christmas Anticipation

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Christmas time is here.
Let's celebrate and cheer.
The sun goes down, the lights come on,
When Christmas time is near.

Christmas time is here.
Let's celebrate and cheer.
The sun goes down, the lights come on,
When Christmas time is near.
The sound of sleigh bells fills the air,
As Santa himself creeps up the stair.

I hop in bed and close my eyes
And hope I wake up to a big surprise.
I wake up to the warmth of the sun,
Knowing that Christmas day has begun.
I wait to open my door,
But all I hear is my dad snore.

I race my brother to the tree,
Wondering what presents there will be.
Then Mum and Dad come down,
Wondering what gifts we have found!
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Before The Ice Is In The Pools
- By Emily Dickinson
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Before the ice is in the pools—
Before the skaters go,
Or any check at nightfall
Is tarnished by the snow—

Before the ice is in the pools—
Before the skaters go,
Or any check at nightfall
Is tarnished by the snow—

Before the fields have finished,
Before the Christmas tree,
Wonder upon wonder
Will arrive to me!

What we touch the hems of
On a summer's day—
What is only walking
Just a bridge away—

That which sings so—speaks so—
When there's no one here—
Will the frock I wept in
Answer me to wear?
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Another Christmas
- By Spalvaspagaisu
- Published: December 2017
Christmas Without A Loved One

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Lying down on the ground
In the cold, fluffy snow
Forcing angels to stay on the earth
I was afraid to be left alone

Lying down on the ground
In the cold, fluffy snow
Forcing angels to stay on the earth
I was afraid to be left alone

So I fell, I fell so deep
Like snow that's falling again
It's Christmas, it's Christmas again
But not for me, not without you

Tonight my heart was frozen cold
It was dark and soullessly true
Stars falling down as I made a wish
Hoping for you to catch me at once

So I fell, I fell so deep
Like snow that's falling again
It's Christmas, it's Christmas again
But not for me, not without you
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