Advent Calendar - Santa Claus

‘Twas the night before Christmas 1999

And this may not rhyme

But the family was gathered

For a jolly good time.

  

They had food to eat, carols to sing

And exchanging of presents

Before the children rushed home

To await Santa’s entrance.

Kristin, Stewart, Derek
Randi

Now, Stewart, age ten

And Derek, age nine

Shared knowing looks

with each other this time.

They thought them too old

For belief in sweet Santa

But they kept quiet that night

Because they’d been told.

You see, Kristin, age 8

Clung to the thought

That Santa rode in his sleigh

Each December 24^th.

And Randi, age 6

Simply knew in her heart

That Santa would come

With toys to impart.

So Grandpa took charge

As a stand-in for Claus

On his knees with the children

He checked on the gifts, large & small.

But, wait, there’s a sound at the door.

Who could it be? The family’s all here!

Everyone’s gaze went to the stairs

Everyone’s jaw fell straight to the floor.

It was Santa in person, the real one for sure!

He paused for a moment to see who was there

He talked to each child while checking his list

He knew they were there; they were secure.

He stayed but a moment; No time for long banter

He must begin his long flight around the world

But for that one evening and those few hours

Each family member believed in dear Santa.

(Just a warning note to little ones all:

If you stop believing; Santa stops coming.)