Let Christmas lights brighten the dark days of winter
when sun retires early and rises so late.
Let evergreens cover with needle and splinter
the mantles while green things around hibernate.

Let noses and cheeks in the weather be rosy
to color the faces once brown in the sun.
Let fires burn daily to keep us all cozy
for negative temperatures now have begun .

Let hands play the instruments, voices be ringing
long evenings at home with the family around.
Embrace...