Christmas wishes, I have many,

Some for my brothers, grandad and granny,

Home to be filled with Christmas cheer

Now that special time is here.

My family will gather as we always do,

Sharing laughter, love and special gifts too.

We will sit to eat our Christmas feast,

Giving thanks to Jesus

Who was born in the East.

If the water left the houses

And flowed down to the sea,

What a happy place Ireland would be!

If the homeless man

Looking for food in a bin,

Came across a scratch card

And had a big win

All of the people would give a big cheer,

And have a Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year!

I wish that everyone got presents and gifts and that people try their best to make sad people happy. I also hope the people don’t forget the true meaning of Christmas. Remember it’s not all about getting gifts—it’s about celebrating Jesus and what he has done for us. That’s the true meaning of Christmas. So be Happy!

As I came down the stairs

There were presents in pairs.

When I opened my new toy

My heart filled with joy,

I found I got a DS

And my Mam got a dress.

She was so delighted with the present

She said she’d love it forever!

I got my Grandad a new golfing hat,

He gave me a baseball bat.

We all had a great time

And no way was I in bed by nine!

I might have a bigger list next year

If the recession isn’t here!

The night before Christmas I went to bed,

Thoughts of Santa Claus were in my head.

I closed my eyes and tried to sleep

But I couldn’t help it, I had to peep!

I was afraid that I’d get caught

And a bag of coal would be my lot!

But I wished so hard, I wished I might

See Santa Claus that very night.

You can imagine my surprise

When I opened my eyes, Santa said ‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’

Now back to bed you must go.

Next thing I hear a shout of glee,

My sister found presents under the tree!

I opened my eyes and lay in my bed

It was all a dream, all in my head!