‘Twas the week before Christmas
And all over the place
Unfinished projects
Stare us right in the face
The shopping’s not done
The wrapping – forget it
The living room, once clean,
Looks like a hurricane hit it
The tree is up,
So is the wreath.
It will all come together
By the skin of our teeth
But it snowed this weekend,
Our first in this state
Five inches in all
The kids couldn’t wait
To go out and play
And sled down the hill
And then sit by the fire
To shake off the chill
So the troops are quite happy
School’s almost done
Then we celebrate Christmas
And the birth of the Son
Who brings us great Joy
And good will and His peace
May He live in your hearts
With a love that won’t cease
May your week be quite blessed
And your halls be all decked
May your list be all finished
Your to-dos all checked
May the Love that we celebrate
Warm your heart and your home
May you take the spirit of Christmas
Wherever you roam