St. Mary of the Assumption School – December 1996
These poems are a testimony to faith and to the children’s joy found in Christmas. Every child is a reflection of the child of Bethlehem, precious and irreplaceable. The birth of our Savior is celebrated each year in the love we share with our children.
Melanie T
Christ our Savior,
Christ our Lord,
Christ our Lord is born.
A star shines over Him in Bethlehem,
Marks the great place of his birth
In a manger– in a barn.
Shepherds came from countries afar;
Kings came bearing great gifts;
Angels came singing their songs of love.
People came from countries afar,
Bearing great gifts,
Following the bright star.
Cameron T
Once there was a woman named Mary
Who was highly favored by God.
God sent an angel to Mary
And asked her to be the Mother of God.
On to Bethlehem, Mary went
To be taxed with Joseph her husband.
The journey was long and hard for Mary.
No space was to be found
And Mary was ready to give birth to God’s Son.
Only a manger was available so
God’s son was born in a lowly place, filled with grace.
Choirs of angels announced the event
And people came from near and far.
Wise men were guided by a star.
All came to give homage to the Son of God.
Gregory R
In a manger far away
Lay a child on the hay.
Sleeping peacefully through the night,
He will be our guiding light.
Shining above is a star,
watching over from afar.
Three kings have come with gifts in a jar,
Following the yonder star.
Not many people are aware,
That God’s Son, Jesus, is there.
Jesus will always care,
And we are thankful He’s always there.
Angela G
Christmas is that time of day
When all the children want to play.
They play and play around
Until they fall on the ground.
In a manger far away
Lay a baby in the hay.
He will sleep all through the night
Until he sees a bright light.
While Jesus sleeps and children play–
Yes, that’s what happenss on Christmas day!
Steven B
O joy! Christmas day!
O dear! My brother Roy,
He’s not up.
O joy! We will open presents!
O dear! My mom isn’t present,
To watch us open the presents,
O dear!
Carrie F
There lay a manger in a barn
With a baby so nice and warm.
The glorious day this child was born,
We call it Christmas.
When Christmas comes
We shouldn’t think of gifts.
We should think of Jesus;
This gives our spirits a lift.
Christmas is a time of joy;
We go to church and pray
And sing and celebrate
The birth of Christ.
This festive time brings lots of cheer.
We think of those we hold so dear;
Of Christ’s birth, Mary and Joseph, too.
I love this time of Christmas!
Ryan T
The North Star lit the night sky.
The wise men followed the bright star.
They traveled long and far
And brought gifts for our Savior.
Our Savior was born in a manger
One sweet night.
It became known as Christmas.
To celebrate his coming, we sing songs of joy
And under our tree, maybe a toy,
He died on a cross for our sins.
He hoped one day to bring out the angel within.
Today we continue the teachings that he began.
Freddie C
There was a star in the sky so very high.
The kings had just said, “Hi” to little Jesus.
As he was lying in a manger.
The new strangers gave Jesus gifts.
While he lied there, everything was quiet,
Not even a sniffle.
This day is known as Christmas.
It is much fun, like no other day.
Maureen S
It was Christmas Eve, a dark cold night,
Snowflakes were falling like angels in flight.
The Christmas tree with lights all a glow
Filled the room with warmth and only Santa would know.
The presents were wrapped with neatness and delight.
It made us know St. Nick’s flight was just right.
As Christmas day comes to an end,
We know the joy and loving will happen again.
Mary W
Oh Christmas Day!
What a wonderful way
For God to say he loves us.
To give us his only Son
Was a true sign of his affection for us.
Joe M
Christmas is the time of year
When everyone is full of cheer.
Yet we should never forget the true meaning of this day
That started with a baby laying in the hay.
The brightest star showed wise men where to come;
They traveled by star instead of by sun.
Little did they know our savior would be lost;
He saved us all by dying on the cross.
We celebrate Christmas, the day God became man.
I celebrate his birthday because I am his biggest fan.
Matthew S
Baby Jesus will be born tonight,
But some of the inns will put up a fight.
All they say is go away
And find some other place to stay.
They found a stable nice and warm
And that is where Baby Jesus was born.
Three wise men from near and far
Decided to follow a bright star.
They did not rest until they were there
To see this occasion that was rare.
Christmas comes just once a year,
That is why Baby Jesus is so dear.
Although his birthday is once a year,
You should have it in your heart all year long.
Scottie C
Away in a manger,
Tucked away from danger,
There he lay,
Tucked away in the hay.
As the shepherds arrive,
They lay down by his side.
Kings come each with a great gift
That will surely be left.
The light of the star
Has guided the visitors far.
As they watch the Baby Jesus
He gets up and sneezes.
Tommy A
When I think of Christmas time,
I don’t think of presents, not me.
I think of the birth of Christ
And of the many people of earth.
I think of sparkling trees, wreaths
And tales galore of Santa’s lore.
Decorations fill the house and lawn,
Lights, of Christmas spirit fill the air.
I think of love spoken near and far
And gifts donated to the poor.
The songs of carolers singing out
The magic, the wonder, of a child of God.
Chris D
In the manger there he lay
All bundled up in cloth and hay,
Little Jesus there he lie
While three wise men by his side.
Bearing wonderful gifts they did,
Looking at him in that little crib.
What a wonderful sight it was,
The newborn king, there he was.
Christmas is a wonderful thing
Because it is so pleasing.
It is so pleasing because
It’s the birthday of King Jesus.
Carrie T
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I like Christmas
And so should you.
Christmas spirit
Should be remembered
All year through.
Keep Jesus in your heart,
So don’t think about
A pretty shopping cart.
The wise men brought gifts
And followed the star.
We give gifts,
Right where we are.
Christmas is filled with love
And shared with family
Friends, and God above.
Bethany F
Christmas is a time to share.
Christmas is a time to care.
You wish you were a holiday prayer.
So God could be with you everywhere.
Then you would go with Him anywhere,
To be with Him side by side.
So that you can see Him every time,
Just keep on praying and you’ll find Him high.
Up above the world so high,
You know you don’t want to die.
Christmas is a time of love,
So love the Lord to get above.
Erica D
Joseph and Mary went on a caravan,
So they could get to Bethlehem.
They traveled both day and night,
But they did not worry with fright.
They asked many if they had a place to stay,
But they all answered, “No, you cannot stay.”
Someone let them use his barn
With animals who meant no harm.
There little baby Jesus was born
And the Noel angel played its horn.
While the three wise men followed a star,
They wondered how long and how far.
When they reached the barn,
They layed their gifts for the baby,
Who deserved the myrrh, frankencense and gold.
Then everyone was happy with love and merrimas
For on every Dec. 25, they call this Christmas.
Richard N
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Kings and shepherds came to praise him.
His birth gave peace and joy
To every man, woman, girl, and boy.
On Christmas eve we pray for nice weather
So family and friends can get together.
We gather around the Christmas tree
To open presents happily.
Michelle G
At the time when Jesus was born,
There wasn’t a lot of corn.
The name of this time of year is all around the bus,
And it is called Christmas.
This is the time of year when little ones look for Santa,
Especially little Tana.
This is the time of year,
When we get liitle gadgets and gears.
We have a big pine tree in our family room,
Which we like to groom.
This is the time of year
When sugar plums and candycanes dance in our heads,
As our parents tuck us in our beds.
And in the morning,
It won’t be boring,
Because we open presents
And they don’t have any dents.
Patrick C
Christmas is a time of joy,
Children think it’s about a toy.
Christmas is a time of play,
Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.
Christmas is not just for decoration,
Christmas is a time for celebration.
Christmas is a time for thanks,
Not a time to pull some pranks.
Christmas is a time of joy
For every girl and boy.
Christmas is a time for fun,
Christmas is for everyone.
Christopher B
Stars are shining,
Christmas is here.
Baby Jesus is born a’near,
Born in a stable, let’s say a prayer,
Let’s celebrate with holy praise.
Joyous love we have for you
To celebrate all year through!
Steven C
Once upon a midnight cherry
To Mrs. Claus, he said, “Bye deary.”
Over many a house and chimney of brick and stone,
He flew and chuckled, eyes a twinkling–
Suddenly he got an inkling–
As of many children thinking,
Thinking of their Christmas joys,
“Tis some children,” Santa muttered,
“Thinking of their Christmas joys,
Only this, some girls and boys?”
Bridget L
On Christmas day,
There he lay,
Baby Jesus in the hay,
With the shepherds by his side watching over him.
Then everyone says our Savior is born,
So let’s go to seek
The special Lord– the Lord is born–
Let’s give him thanks and praise.
Then the wise men come on their camels
Bringing their gifts, following the yonder star.
They each bring a special gift: frankencense, myrrh, and gold.
Andrew G
Christmas is near,
Santa is near.
Christmas is near,
Jesus is near.
Time to put up the Christmas set,
Time to put up the Nativity Set,
Time to see the North Star,
But most important, the Christmas Star.
On Christmas, kids might have joy
For a Christmas toy.
But Christmas is about the day
Jesus is born and love us he may.
Robbie C
In a manger a child lay
Asleep in the hay,
Sleeping peacefully through the day,
He will be our guiding light.
Shining above is a star,
Watching over from afar.
Three kings have arrived from far,
Who came by the light.
People are not aware
That the Son of God is here.
His Son will care for us
And we are thankful he is here.
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