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Poem submitted to "Old Christmas Poem" poetry contest, Constance La France, Sponsor.  Poem originally posted December 17, 2025. 

This poem was published in December 2024 at storycirclenetwork.substack.com/p/the-christmas-spirit.  This is my original poem.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas." quote by Laura Ingalls Wilder

In the living room at Granny’s house,
          amid cinnamon, hot cocoa, and twinkly lights~
                   pecans and raisins in her fruitcake, brandy doused.

Fireplace embers glow with light and warmth,
          its fire crackling with laughter and love.
                    ‘Tis a time for family, friends, and tidings of good cheer
                              quietly reflecting upon three wise men and north star above.

Granddad sips slowly from his favorite mug
          mulled cider secretly spiked with darkened rum.
                    We children snuggle next to him beneath Mother’s poinsettia quilt
                              while eating gingerbread cookies leaving not a crumb.

A band of merry carolers make their way down cobblestone path,
          their mittened hands gently tap on the front door.
                     We fling open the door and join them, joyously singing
                              Oh Come Let Us Adore…

As Christmas comes and goes,
          cherished memories linger, though the years quickly flow.
                    Yesterday begets today, begets tomorrow it seems,
                              Christmas memories age like a fine Bordeaux.

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Paige Hind December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM Very catchable- enjoyed!! sara Etgen-Baker December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM thanks, sweet Paige.

Line Gauthier December 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM Great finale with "Christmas memories age like a fine Bordeaux" ~ Beautiful, Sara sara Etgen-Baker December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM thanks, Line. Colorful for your positive words and consistent support. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Andrea Dietrich December 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM A lovely and nostalgic Xmas poem this is. sara Etgen-Baker December 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM many thanks, Andrea. Merry Christmas

John Loving Iii December 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM Its a compleats the list that spells Christmas. Except Snow. Living in Az. this is the missing ingreadent.

Sam Kauffman December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM Sara, your words enfold me in Christmas spirit like warm mittens and a muffler! Congratulations on the poem's publication! It is a holiday delight! Blessings of December joy! sara Etgen-Baker December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM many thanks, Sam, for your visit and special remarks about a muffler....I remember those from my childhood. Appreciate your congratulatory words as well. Merry Christmas to you and yours,

Sara Kendrick December 17, 2025 at 6:31 AM What a beautiful memory to be shared. Thanks for letting us into your heart with this one. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K sara Etgen-Baker December 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM thanks for visitng, Sara K. I appreciate your always kind remarks. Merry Christmas, Sara B