Christmas Cheer

Festive is the atmosphere
Papa’ with Tom and Jerry cheer
Archway strung with holly bough
Strategically the mistletoe
Kitchen comes alive with scent
Ignore the pounds they represent
Sweet hot cocoa served with lunch
Snow and peanut brittle crunch
Children take off with their sled
Come back with face and noses red
Christmas carols somewhere play
Scotch tape and wrap on table lay
Checking over the secret list
Making sure that no one’s missed
Church bell rings, let’s not be late
Remember why we celebrate
Writing notes inside the cards
Reindeer glowing in the yards
Kids flock into matinees
While parents shop on Saturdays
Animated merry-go rounds
Garland on the gateposts wound
Snowflakes fall on fingertip
Strangers greet in fellowship
Yes, festive is the atmosphere
When Christmastime is here