The cameras roll, the numbers climb, the telethon is live, Sharing cheer across the air, watching donations thrive. But in the corner, near the toys, a line begins to grow, With little ones impatient now, waiting for the bright red cheer. Oh, the telethon is counting down! The moment's drawing near! Santa's waiting, big and round, banishing all fear! Every child receives a treat, a stripe of red and white, A candy cane to make it sweet and bring the magic light! They shuffle forward, one by one, hands clutching at their coats, And climb right up onto his lap, with secrets soft and low. Whispering wishes in his beard, their lists are quickly read, From puppy dogs to shiny trains, the magic is widespread. The moment's fast, a flash of red, the jingle bells are bright, Now back down to the velvet floor, still buzzing from the sight. They clutch their candy cane like precious gold, a treasure they can keep, The joy of knowing he listened close, before they go to sleep. Oh, the telethon is counting down! The moment's drawing near! Santa's waiting, big and round, banishing all fear! Every child receives a treat, a stripe of red and white, A candy cane to make it sweet and bring the magic light! The line keeps moving, hour by hour, the telethon rolls on... But every child has seen the power, Of Santa, and carried home the light. Candy cane sweet... wish whispered true... The jingle bells of magic stay, ringing soft and low, A beautiful memory from this day, as the gentle snowflakes flow. Sleep well, dream bright, and hold the cheer... Merry Christmas to you!
