It was a cold night

But in a small house it was warm and delight

The fire place was lit

As music was played, a few family members even danced for a bit

It was Jolly

And Holly

But what stood out the most was a small decorated tree

So simple and free

But it represented so much

Like Tiny Tim in Scrooge with his crutch

It represented the past present and future

Past for all the good memories we share

Present for spending time with the people we care

And future for the next Christmas that we shall cherish

That Christmas will live forever even though the tree will perish

But a Christmas tree will sparkle in the night

A smell of pine reminds us of Christmas and the lights are quite a sight

On the very top of the tree a star or angel will shine

Towards baby Jesus in a manger who later in life turns water into wine

Who is our grape vine

Without him we cannot grow

And Christmas day is the day we show

Our thanks to a God who gave us this Christmas day

That this Christmas tree represents our own lives in a meaningful way

So Merry Christmas

And good night

And remember that even a Charlie Brown tree can shine a light

So may your days be merry and bright