The sun sets and all is dark

Only crumbs are left from our tray of peppermint bark

A candle is lit with the strike of a match

The doors are locked with the flip of a latch

A fire is lit with a family gathered ‘round

Only Christmas smells to be found

The birds in the trees begin to sleep

As the shadows on the walls creep

A warm blanket covers you with a kiss on the head

Sleep soon comes with dreams of sleds

A cold wind blows through the window crack

Night comes in like a blanket of black

Sounds from above come from the roof

Stamps of feet from reindeer hoofs

A thump comes down through the chimney flue

A large sack full of toys comes through

Stockings are filled with candy and toys

For all of the little girls and boys

Then right on back up with a flash

With the crack of a whip and gone with a flash

The sunlight soon pours in to greet you

As well as the heavenly smells of the Christmas stew

The young ones trample down to see

What has been left with glee

A fresh coat of snow layers the ground

And Christmas songs are all around

Family and friends gather together

Laughing and playing in the cold weather