Twas the night before Christmas, the snow lay in sheets, The moon cast its shadow on cold, silent streets. Not a creature was stirring, the town tucked in tight, While icicles glimmered in the pale winter light. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, As whispers of magic stirred the crisp midnight air. The children lay dreaming of wonders and delight, While stars danced softly in the still, frosty night. Oh, the night sparkles bright, with laughter and cheer, The magic of Christmas has finally appeared. Shadows and moonlight play tricks on the eye, A wintertime wonder beneath the dark sky. Out on the rooftop there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. The sleigh in the moonlight, the reindeer’s wild flight, Glowing like embers in the deep winter night. With a wink and a nod, Santa soared into view, Elves laughing and twirling in colors of blue. Mischief and magic in rhythm collided, As the night held its secrets so well-hidden. Oh, the night sparkles bright, with laughter and cheer, The magic of Christmas has finally appeared. Moonlight and shadows weave stories anew, A wintertime tale of wonder come true. Down the chimney he leapt, with a grin oh so sly, A wink from the reindeer as they twinkled nearby. Presents and laughter, a whisper, a spark, The night holds its secrets in the deep, frosted dark. Oh, the night sparkles bright, with laughter and cheer, The magic of Christmas has finally appeared. Moonlight and shadows weave stories anew, A wintertime tale of wonder come true. “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a dark night of delight…”
