The Reason For the Season

When did Christ get pushed aside
for a fat man and reindeer on a midnight ride?

I'm sure if Jesus had his way
he'd change his birthday to a different day.

Competition's too tough on Christmas day
when it's all about Santa and what's on his sleigh.

There's no room to park at the mall.
Is this why Christ died for us all?

So we could buy bigger, better toys
to fill our hearts with Christmas joys.

Do the little ones even know the reason
for this Christmas holiday season?

Santa's recognized by everyone 
but do we even remember the son?

Do they even know the story
of the manger, wise men and God's glory?

Santa Claus is all the rage
and Christ's day he does upstage.

So have yourself some Christmas cheer
'cause it just gets worse year after year.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Pettit Avatar
February 12, 2014 at 9:28 AM
Christmas was chosen in December because it is based on the old Roman pagan holiday known as the Saturnalia. You have described everything well here as usual, Francine.
Dietrich Avatar
January 27, 2014 at 8:58 PM
coming back to this cute poem to say thanks for my contest placement! I really enjoyed that contest theme.
Tsiluma Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 11:24 PM
You've said it best Francine! Mankind knows how to manipulate things to suit his need/greed. Well written!
Horne Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 2:15 PM
thought provoking indeed, Francine, expressed in a very witty way
Guzzi Avatar
December 23, 2013 at 6:48 PM
Merry Christmas, Light & Love
Meyer Avatar
December 22, 2013 at 6:08 AM
An awakening thought to what the real meaning of Christmas should be. Thank for this one. Merry Christmas!
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 9:10 AM
great poem to show how we are overtaken by materialism on Xmas. I sure enjoy seeing you come up with poems like this one, Francine.
Gorelick Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 5:43 AM
Wow, this is terrific...I have been thinking this for the last few days while watching the craziness called "holiday shopping.. Your rhymes are great. Soup mail. BG
Melugin Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 10:20 PM
Great truth! Well written! Merry Christmas, chuck
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