Christmas had come and gone,
Once again alone,
The Christmas tree stood tall,
Simply adored by all.
Many decorations on the shelves,
Packed by the elves,
Values and bargains galore,
Purchased at the store.
Days of Christmas shopping complete for another year,
Enjoying the days and nights that are dear.
Celebrations with relatives and friends,
Days and nights that we wish would never end.
Santa Claus returned to the north with his reindeer,
The next Christmas far rather than near.
Thankful to God for his loving care,
What a beautiful time of year and fair.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
What is more beautiful than thee,
The exquisite Christmas tree.
With lights so bright,
Shinning on Christmas night.
Ever so elegant and tall,
To be viewed by all.
The decorations many and varied,
To our house they were carried.
Spheres red and gold,
Beautiful to behold.
The Christmas manger,
Mary, Jesus, Joseph, and the Wisemen.
Sounds of Christmas to be heard,
Many wise and exceptional words.
Parents and children gather round,
To praise the Lord, what a good sound.
Copyright: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
The Christmas Tree
Angels divine
The many branches
Favorite spruce and pine boughs
Home made popcorn garlands
A beautiful tall evergreen tree
The many bright lights twinkle brightly
Spheres of the rainbow coloured balls and pretty bows
The ringing of golden bells on the exquisite tree branches
Many home made decorations cookies and candy canes and cakes
The tall nutcracker nearby standing tall beside the beautiful christmas tree
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
The tree so tall,
Rising above all.
My favorite evergreen,
From a distance seen.
At Christmas standing in the living-room,
To be celebrated soon.
Decorated with loving care,
Bells, balls, ribbons, lights so fair.
Then we look forward to the presents under the tree,
Wrapped ever so carefully and free.
Ribbons and Christmas paper there,
Many packages are here.
Parents and children gather round,
You don't hear a sound.
To celebrate Christmas day,
What a beautiful stay.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
If I observe the many talents bestowed upon us by the Lord,
I am truly thankful, the power to minister,
The Christmas manager scene, words become a wise philosophy,
Beautiful sounds at Christmas, carols being sung by the choir.
The piano concert, a companion and friend,
A band plays and the Carolers sing,
Enhancing the seniors and their relatives evening.
A theatre performance in the auditorium,
Acted by the gifted performers, days and nights that enhance our lives.
The artists' brush that creates beautiful Christmas cards and pictures,
Photographers that record special days and provide excellent memories,
The writers of books and magazines, poems and stories,
That our days and nights aren't lonely, curl up and read a book that delights,
Excellent days of skiing and skating, performances on television,
Athletes chosen because of their excellence, enhancing God's kingdom,
Singers communicating with their chosen song,
Blessing their audience with their performance,
The Lord's many talent's personified by humanity.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
A beautiful Christmas day,
Bright warm winter days,
Clouds fluffy and white ,
Decorations on the exquisite Christmas tree,
Each homemade, like cookies or popcorn garlands,
Frost on the window pains, icy and decorative,
Gold and beige velvet ribbons,
Happy and healthy foods at Christmas,
Icicles long and jagged along the rooftops,
Jays blue and white sitting in an evergreen tree,
Kings of the Orient, carrying gifts for the Christ child,
Love and kindness at Christmas
Mary mother of Jesus and wife of Joseph,
Newly fallen snow, fresh and crisp,
Osentacious gatherings enhanced, and sociable,
Praises for the festive season,
Quiet snowflakes falling gently on the earth,
Royal and regal celebrations,
Silent night to be revered,
Tunes of Christmas sung by the choir,
Universal days of friendship and good will,
Variety of entertainment to celebrate the season,
Wealthy winter days filled with favorite sports,
Xtra hours to be together for the winter vacation,
Yesterday and today's Christmases revered,
Zealous ambitions during the Christmas season and thankfulness.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
Tall and beautiful the Christmas tree,
Arrived home with care,
A strong stand anchored the tree,
There was a beautiful angel on the top,
Snowflakes of white,
Different Christmas balls with snow scenes,
Pretty red and green ribbons,
Tiny gold bells that chime,
Wooden decorations chisled carefully,
A royal manger scene,
Favorite Santa and reindeer,
A tall snowman,
Wooden gold stars,
Santas of different shapes and sizes,
A blessing for many days of Christmas,
God's miracle to us all.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
You are my favorite character,
The kindness and goodness,
You bless us with each year,
Your beautiful suit of red,
Trimmed with white,
The handsome black boots,
The cheers you send us,
Ho Ho, Merry Christmas is my favorite,
I like the way you talk and care,
About parents and children,
The beautiful sleigh and the reindeers,
Visiting us all at Christmas,
The beautiful tall Christmas tree with decorations,
You could be God in disguise,
Thankful blessings.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
A symphony of simplicity,
The rugged log cabin with the very tall spruce tree.
Decorated lovingly by the parents and children,
Home made decorations.
Deliciously baked cookies in the shape of Christmas symbols,
A gold ribbon tied to each so you could place the cookie on the tree.
The delicious popcorn and red and green paper chains,
Gold stars cut out of paper and carefully placed on the tree.
The rugged table and chairs set with a beautiful tablecloth,
Candles of beeswax placed on the table with branches of spruce.
The dishes simplistic yet beautiful,
The parents and children wore pioneer fashions.
The women wore long dresses of cotton,
The men wore handsome suits.
Presents homemade with care and love,
Placed under the Christmas tree.
A dinner of home cooked potatoes and roast beef with sauce,
A delectable homemade pie and freshly baked bread.
All cooked by mother and the children,
They all sat at the table, father said a prayer.
Thankful to be together again.
Author: Gwen Meyer-Erlach Schutz
IS JESUS IN A BOX?
The lights are off, the tree is down
They've all been packed away
In an outbuilding or the attic
To await next Christmas Day
The ornaments all are carefully wrapped
In their individual box
The wreaths and centerpieces
And all the Christmas socks
But where did you put the Baby
Who was in a stable born
Is He packed up and laid away
Until next Christmas morn
Or is He living in your heart
And with you every day
Do you tell others about Him
Or is He packed away
The ornaments and all the lights
Can remain where they are stored
But you have a responsibility
To tell others about our Lord
To keep Him in the attic
To me, is surely wrong
He should be high and lifted up
And your life be filled with song
So don't put Jesus in a box
To be visited once a year
Keep Him in your heart year 'round
And your life will be filled with cheer
Curtis Moorman
Christmas 2004
CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a special time
Many things make it so
Decorations, Christmas trees,
Mistletoe – and snow
There are carols to sing, gifts to wrap
And friends to stop and see
Christmas cards and twinkling lights
And presents 'neath the tree
We go to church to worship God
And thank Him for His Son
Whose birthday we will celebrate
'Til life on earth is done
This special season comes along
Only once each year
So let us sing God's praises
For all the world to hear
Let us not forget to love
The ones who are alone
Let's offer them the friendship
Which they have never known
Let's learn to be more Christ-like
Now's the time to start
And we'll have Christmas all year long
Deep within our heart
Curtis Moorman
Christmas 1988
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
'Twas the night before Christmas in Bethlehem town
When the glory of God shone all around
It was first seen in a bright shining star
Viewed by wise men in the east from afar
It was seen by shepherds keeping watch o'er their sheep
While the people in town were all fast asleep
God's glory was seen by angels on high
As they sang praises to God from up in the sky
It was seen by the animals in a stable so bare
As the Baby called Jesus, that night, was born there
The Baby's mother, Mary, saw God's glory too
And her husband, Joseph, as he knelt down to view
The glory of God, as seen in a child
Born in a stable, so meek and so mild
Now on Christmas Day, as we all celebrate
The birth of our Savior, who grew to be great
Let's all call to mind what a beautiful sight
To see God's glory on that first Christmas night
Curtis Moorman
9 November 2008
Do you have that Christmas feeling?
Can you smell it in the air?
All the folks you meet are smiling.
Happiness is everywhere.
We are all hiding presents
That our loved ones must not see
And no matter where we go there is
A shining Christmas tree.
It is the birthday party for
A Child of long ago.
Baby Jesus is the reason
That so many candles glow.
He came to bring us peace and joy
And goodwill everwhere.
In December we remember and
For a little while we care.
Buy: Joyce 10/17/07
Christmas Eve is the time for letting go,
Of every trouble, every woe,
That has distraught us in the year.
Look on the star, they'll disappear.
Even those of us with brand new grief
Will gaze on it and find relief.
God made the extreme sacrifice,
For our redemption, paid the price.
He sent his own sweet baby Son,
Which you and I could not have done,
Into this wicked, unkind place.
Imagine a Babe, such task to face.
The Angels told, that Christmas Morn
That our dear Savior had been born.
Two thousand years ago 'twas new.
Today the message is still true.
With seeking hearts you'll find the star
And hear the lessons from afar.
The angels tell in happy chorus
That God sent his dear son for us.
If we but listen to their words,
The sweetest message ever heard
And in our minds and hearts believe
We'll find pure joy this Christmas Eve.
By: Joyce
go tell it on the mountain
over the hills and far away
go tell each and every one that Jesus is alive today
at christmas time it does not matter
if our gifts are big or small
for the birth of Jesus will always be the greatest gift of all
he came to save us he gave us everything that he had
so this christmas have a great celebration rejoice and be glad
Jesus is the reason that we live
and his love is the best thing to others that we can give
Jesus is the one that makes us thrive
shout it from the rooftops tis christmas that Jesus is alive.
for the advent contest, based on open or close first line of a christian carol.
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