Outside, bright gold and crimson bows hang large on frosted trees
Whilst white snowflakes dance merrily on winter's gentle breeze,
Bells chime lyrically, heralding midnight Christmas Eve
As Santa Claus brings presents to children who still believe
The sound of the reindeer hooves on the roof, clip-clop repeat,
Girls and boys are unaware, as they're snuggled fast asleep
Dreaming enchanted thoughts, tucked beneath warming eiderdowns
Santa halts his sleigh in the snow that's settled all around
Mince pies and a small dram of whisky to keep out the cold
A note to wish Santa ''Merry Christmas' from young and old
The multicoloured cascade of a tinsel-covered tree
Laid there before him, a splendid celebratory scene,
Children's stockings hang by their bedsides, neatly in a row,
Orange candle flames flicker, dark shadows dance in the glow,
White frost-kissed window panes frame this magical Christmas scene,
Santa arranges their presents, so no one knows he's been
Festive colours weave seasonal magic of love and joy
We see happy smiling faces on every girl and boy
Red ribbons tie the presents: On the tree a golden star
Whilst silver-blue and white flashing lights twinkle from afar,
Very early the next morning, the children rush downstairs
Seeing Santa has visited, finding which gifts are theirs
Mum and dad look on with love as the children run about
This year’s Christmas will be their best, truly without a doubt
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