A New Christmas Tradition

Carolers singing songs of yore
stirring memories of seasons' before.

Anticipation shown on every child's face,
waiting for Santa's return down the fireplace.

Hopes and wishes seem closer this time of year,
glistening like treasures for those we hold so dear.

People rushing and running around the stores,
buying gifts and material possessions
instead of giving something that would mean even more.

Why is it we wait all year
to show our dearest ones
the love we feel with gifts instead of our time and good cheer?

Let's all begin a new Christmas tradition,
one that will give us hope and admiration,
and promise to take time from our busy routines
to show those we love how much they really mean.