Christmas Poems

Free Christmas poems, greetings and verse for family, friends, kids, teachers. This Christmas poetry includes secular holiday poems, Christian Christmas verse and prayers and two Christmas love poems.



What Do We Love About Christmas?

What do we love about Christmas;
Does our delight reside in things?
Or are the feelings in our hearts
The real gift that Christmas brings.

It's seeing those we love,
And sending Christmas cards, too,
Appreciating people who bring us joy
Special people just like you.

By Joanna Fuchs

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This Christmas rhyme is perfect for accompanying a Christmas gift. It's a Christmas greeting message that will warm the hearts of the recipients.

The Nicest Present

Under the tree the gifts enthrall,
But the nicest present of them all
Is filling our thoughts with those who care,
Wanting our Christmas joy to share.

To you, whom we're often thinking of,
We send our holiday joy and love.

By Joanna and Karl Fuchs

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Christmas poems are filled with the delights of the holiday. This family Christmas poem is a Christmas card poem that captures some of the many things we love about Christmas. You can put this Christmas rhyme on the tags that go with your Christmas gifts.

Christmas Joys

Evergreen boughs that fill our homes
With fragrant Christmas scents,
Hearts filled with the loving glow
That Christmas represents;

Christmas cookies, turkeys stuffed,
Festive holly berry,
Little faces bright with joy,
Loved ones being merry;

Parties, songs, beribboned gifts,
Silver bells that tinkle,
Christmas trees and ornaments,
Colorful lights that twinkle;

Relatives waiting with open arms
To smile and hug and kiss us;
These are some of the special joys
That come along with Christmas.

By Joanna Fuchs

Christmas poetry often celebrates that special holiday spirit. Here's a Christmas poem about keeping the Christmas spirit year 'round. This free Christmas card verse would also be good on the gift tag that goes along with a Christmas gift.

Recipe for Christmas All Year Long

Take a heap of child-like wonder
That opens up our eyes
To the unexpected gifts in life—
Each day a sweet surprise.

Mix in fond appreciation
For the people whom we know;
Like festive Christmas candles,
Each one has a special glow.

Add some giggles and some laughter,
A dash of Christmas food,
(Amazing how a piece of pie
Improves our attitude!)

Stir it all with human kindness;
Wrap it up in love and peace,
Decorate with optimism, and
Our joy will never cease.

If we use this healthy recipe,
We know we will remember
To be in the Christmas spirit,
Even when it's not December.

By Joanna Fuchs

It's unusual to rhyme every verse of a Christmas poem, as this Christmas card greeting does. You can use this Christmas greeting text for a card or to accompany a Christmas gift.

Christmas Fun

The tempting gifts are tantalizing;
About opening them, we are fantasizing.
The holiday foods are appetizing;
Our excitement and joy are growing and rising;
Our hearts and minds are harmonizing;
Jolly Christmas fun we're maximizing!

By Joanna Fuchs

This Christmas poem is a Christmas verse that celebrates the magic of Christmas. You can also use this cute Christmas poem to go along with a Christmas gift.

Christmas Magic

Are we too grownup to feel a thrill
As we light the Christmas tree?
Are we immune to cookies,
Christmas cards and Christmas glee?

Are we too adult to "Ooh" and "Aah"
At the Christmas candle's glow?
Are we blasé about our gifts;
Do we shun the mistletoe?

Are we too mature for carols,
For merry or for jolly?
Do the decorations leave us cold,
The ornaments and holly?

Fat chance! We'll never grow too old
To love the Christmas magic.
A year without a Christmas
Would be boring, even tragic.

So bring it on! The candy canes,
The feasting and good cheer;
O Christmas, lovely Christmas,
You're the highlight of the year!

By Joanna Fuchs

Christmas poems often mention winter weather and snow, but lots of people celebrate the holiday in warm climates. It occurred to me to write a Christmas greeting poem for the gazillions of people who live in California, Florida, and other places where it never snows. Note: Make this Christmas poem your own: If "beach" doesn't fit, substitute "best." Fill in your state or town where it says "location."

A Sunny Christmas

Every year at Christmas time
There's not a sign of snow.
Instead we spend our yuletide days
In the sun's warm cheery glow.

We have the best of Christmas things,
The lights, the gifts, the bells,
(And "snowbirds" who arrive en masse
To fill our beach hotels.)

The glorious weather fits right in
With our happy Christmas mood,
And we can also walk and run
Without having to be snowshoed.

So don't feel bad for your (location) friends
Who have no snow or ice.
We think our sunny Christmas here
Is a holiday paradise!

By Joanna Fuchs

Family Christmas Poems

Looking for a Christmas card greeting idea? Here's a family Christmas poem that has a number of applications. You might send it to a daughter-in-law or son-in-law, or other members of the family that is now yours because of a marriage. You could also use it to accompany a Christmas gift.

Family Joys

Christmas is filled with special joys,
And the very best of all
Is contemplating those dear to us,
And the memories we recall.

We often think at Christmas time
Of people, affectionately,
And we realize how blessed we are
To have you in our family.

(or, "To be in your family," or, "To be part of your family.")

By Joanna Fuchs

Looking for a Christmas card greeting saying? This Christmas poem could be used as a family Christmas poem or as a Christmas poem for friends. You could use it as a greeting or give it with a Christmas gift.

Year-Round Joy

Christmas is full of shiny things
That sparkle, gleam and glow;
These holiday pleasures dazzle us,
And yet, deep down, we know...

That Christmas has its special gifts,
But our year-round joy depends
On the cherished people in our lives,
Our family and our friends.

By Joanna Fuchs



Christmas Poem For Friends

This free Christmas poem for friends is designed as a Christmas card verse. If a single person is sending it, just change "we" to "I." You can also use this poem to accompany a Christmas gift.

The Christmas Gift of Knowing You

The Christmas season fills our hearts with joy;
Bright, happy days bring special kinds of pleasure.
We're wrapped in the excitement of it all,
The sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes we treasure.

Yet when we have some quiet time to think
About our finest blessings all year through,
We focus on our family and our friends,
And appreciate the gift of knowing you!

By Joanna Fuchs

Teacher Christmas Poem

Here's a teacher Christmas poem to tell your teacher he or she is special to you. You could attach this holiday poem for teacher to a Christmas gift.

For My Teacher At Christmas

Christmas vacation is great;
My time is mine to spend;
I can be with friends or watch TV;
I wish it would never end.

I don't miss school or homework;
I really like to be free;
But I'll miss you when I'm gone from school;
You're just what a teacher should be.

So have a perfect Christmas;
Be sure to have lots of fun;
I look forward to seeing you again,
When Christmas vacation is done.

By Joanna Fuchs

See more teacher poems on the Teacher poems page.

Christmas Love Poems

Christmas love poems are in great demand, so here's a romantic Christmas poem that you could attach to a romantic Christmas gift.

Christmas Love

At Christmastime I think of all the gifts
That bring me great delight and sweet surprise,
But nothing in this world can bring such joy
As you do, when you look into my eyes.

And when I contemplate what Christmas means,
The caring and the giving--I confess,
You've given me the things I want the most:
Your love, your touch, your kiss, your warm caress.

The Christmas tree reminds me, with its lights
That just the thought of you sets me aglow;
You light me up from deep within my heart,
Because I cherish you, and love you so.

With you it's Christmas all the time, sweetheart.
I treasure every hour and every minute.
Your love is all I'll ever want because,
My life is so fulfilling with you in it.

By Joanna Fuchs

I'm surprised at the large demand for romantic Christmas poems. This Christmas love poem compares the loved one to a Christmas gift.

Be My Christmas Gift

If you sat beneath the Christmas tree,
You’d sure add to the décor,
But even if you were gift wrapped,
I couldn't love you more.

You have to know that if I had you,
I’d have the gift I’d most adore,
Better than any expensive gift
I could purchase in a store.

If you hug me tight, you wonderful thing,
And be my Christmas gift,
You’ll brighten my days forevermore
And give my heart a lift.

By Karl Fuchs

Christmas And New Year Greetings

Christmas poems can also wish the recipient "Happy New Year!" This Christmas New Year wish is perfect for a Christmas New Year greeting or to go along with a Christmas gift.

Christmas New Year Wish

I made a Christmas wish for you,
For a holiday full of pleasure,
Friends and family all around,
And memories to treasure.

I wish for you a Christmas filled
With joyous holiday cheer;
I wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a very Happy New Year!

By Joanna Fuchs

Christmas poetry for cards is usually general, for wide application as this free Christmas greeting is. It's a Merry Christmas poem, and there's a Happy New Year wish in it, too.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

We're wishing you a Christmas
Full of laughter, love and light,
With delicious holiday foods
To excite your appetite.

We're hoping you receive
Delightful gifts to make you smile,
With family and friends
To love you all the while.

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
May your Christmas dreams come true,
And when Christmas is over,
Happy New Year, too!

By Joanna Fuchs


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Funny Christmas Poems

This family Christmas poem is a funny Christmas rhyme that could be a Christmas poem for a child or kid. A Christmas fantasy is described in this humorous Christmas poem. You could put this inside a Christmas gift.

Toy Escape

Late Christmas Eve, when all was still,
And the room was dark as night,
The Christmas tree lit magically;
It was a fantastic sight!

Then from around the tree trunk now,
There came a funny sound,
As gifts began to unwrap themselves,
And toys jumped out all around.

The music box began to play,
And in a crazy trance,
The candy canes jumped off the tree
To do a silly dance.

The big stuffed bear leaped to his feet,
To see what he could see;
He rode a shiny, bright red bike
Around the Christmas tree.

The new toy kitchen started to cook,
And before you could blink an eye,
The oven door opened, and from inside
Came a tiny pizza pie.

A squirt gun squirted everything;
It knew what it was for;
By the time that it was finished,
A big puddle lay on the floor.

A beautiful doll with golden hair
Was searching for a friend;
A toy soldier marched up and took her hand;
They were a perfect blend.

In the bedroom were a boy and girl;
Asleep in Christmas dreams;
The soldier saluted; the doll gave a kiss;
At least that's the way it seems.

Now everything began to tire;
The toys went back in place.
But when mother woke in the morning,
You should have seen her face.

The tree was fine; the gifts were there,
Yet mother gave a roar;
She looked at her wet shoes and yelled,
"What's this puddle on my floor?"

By Joanna Fuchs

Funny Christmas poems are very popular. Here's a humorous Christmas poem that centers on eating.

Holiday Feasting

Holiday time is for feasting;
We look forward to each treat.
The tables are full of our favorite foods;
We’ve got lots of good things to eat.

We scarf marshmallowed sweet potatoes;
There’s cider and eggnog to slurp.
There’s so much going down at once,
Who can help an occasional burp?

Here’s the turkey, dressing and gravy;
Let’s all get down to chewing it,
And if we pass a little gas,
Who’ll notice? Everyone’s doing it.

Dessert is three kinds of pie;
Then pass the box of candy.
Next year will you please remind us
To have Alka-Seltzer handy!

By Joanna Fuchs

Short Christmas Poems

Short Christmas poems are in demand for greeting cards, like this brief bit of short Christmas poetry.

This Christmas

We hope this Christmas enriches your life;
May each day be happy and bright,
Overflowing with pleasure and love;
May your Christmas be filled with delight.

By Karl Fuchs

This short Christmas poem is just two lines, enough for a Christmas greeting card.

Memories To Treasure

May the days until Christmas be full of sweet pleasure,
And your holidays create joyful memories to treasure.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

By Joanna Fuchs

This short Christmas poem evokes some of the most beloved symbols of the holidays. It's a Christmas wish poem that will fit easily into the smallest card or even on a gift tag.

Christmas wish

Christmas trees, presents and holly wreaths,
Stockings hung over the fireplace,
Caroling singers to fill the streets,
The feeling of love like a warm embrace.

That’s my wish for you for Christmas!

By Karl Fuchs



Holiday Poems

Holiday poems can include mentions of the various holidays, as this holiday poetry does.

Those Who Are Dear

The turkey's bought and will soon be stuffed;
The guest room's ready, the pillows fluffed.
The closet's full of holiday gifts;
The snow is here, piled up in drifts.

Our plans are made for the coming New Year;
Now it's time to contemplate those who are dear.
We're thinking of you and how special you are;
Right next to your name, we've put a star.

“Why?” you ask; well here's a clue:
We feel so blessed that we know you.

Happy Holidays!

By Joanna Fuchs

This holiday poem wishes the recipient all the best things that come with the holidays.

Holiday Wishes

I/We wish for you a holiday
That's better than your dreams,
Filled with peace, good will and hope
And firelight that gleams,

Overflowing with holiday spirit
Good food and holiday laughter;
And when it's done, I/We hope that you
Live happily ever after!

By Joanna Fuchs

Here's a holiday poem that's perfect to put on a greeting card. It's a holiday verse that applies to most people on your holiday list.

Happy Holidays

That time of year's come 'round again,
So we wish you all the best.
All the joy that comes from knowing you
Makes us feel that we've been blessed.

So we'll share with you our feelings
At this special time of year:
May your holidays be a delight,
Filled with happiness and cheer.

Happy Holidays!

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

Holiday poems usually contain good wishes, as this holiday verse does. It's a short holiday poem that will fit on a card or gift tag.

Holiday Poem #1

The end-of-year holidays are here at last,
That bright, happy time when we have a blast!
Our wish when your new year has finally begun:
That you look back at months full of pleasure and fun.

Happy Holidays!

By Joanna Fuchs

Holiday poetry is usually given to people you care about. This holiday rhyme is designed for that purpose.

Holiday Poem #2

At this sparkling, joyful time of year,
We think of people who are special and dear;
We’re sending this poem in the hopes it conveys
Our best wishes for your Happy Holidays!

By Joanna Fuchs

Holiday poems can include all three end-of-year holidays, as this holiday verse does.

Holiday Poem #3

The end of the year brings a special gift:
Three holidays to give our spirits a lift.
Thanksgiving, (Christmas/Hannukah/Other holiday) and New Year’s, too,
May they bring lots of joy and pleasure to you.

Happy Holidays!

By Joanna Fuchs

Here’s more holiday poetry, in a holiday rhyme, to send to people you care about.

Holiday Poem #4

It’s the end of the year, and we’re thinking of you;
We’re searching for words, for the perfect phrase,
To let you know that you’re special to us,
And to wish you and yours Happy Holidays!

By Joanna Fuchs

Christian Christmas Poems

Two of the most popular Christmas poem searches are Christian Christmas poems and religious Christmas poems. So here are the Christian Christmas poems and prayers.

True Christian Christmas

Christmas isn't showy gifts
Or glittering decoration;
It's honoring our Savior, Jesus Christ
In humble adoration.

It's serving those less fortunate,
Meeting their needs before our own;
It's making sure at Christmas time
That no one is alone.

It's taking what we would have spent
On things that no one needs,
And using it to help someone
With service and good deeds.

Our Savior showed us how to live
With charity, faith and service.
It makes the holidays a joy,
More peaceful, and less nervous.

So let's remember Christmas is
About our Savior's birth;
That's the way to happiness,
The way to peace on earth.

By Joanna Fuchs

A religious Christmas poem like this one gives a different focus to the holiday. This Christian Christmas poem is a recipe for stress relief.

A Different Kind Of Christmas

Sometimes Christmas is just overwhelming, it seems,
As we rush around buying up stuff.
We spend without end, and we rack up those bills,
But it feels like it's never enough.

So this Christmas, let's all take a different approach:
Let's try to be more in accord
With God's Christmas gift, the best one of all--
Our sweet Jesus, our Savior, our Lord.

We'll be gentle and patient, and loving and kind,
And we'll keep our priorities straight;
The gifts of the Spirit, the gifts of the heart
Are the ones that we'll all celebrate.

And our stress will decrease, and we'll feel more at peace,
As we decorate, package, and trim;
Our new Christmas will be a pure joy and delight,
As we try to be much more like Him.

By Joanna Fuchs

Religious Christmas poems are very popular. This Christian Christmas poem reminds us why we celebrate.

Jesus Is The Reason

In Bethlehem, God gave to us
The source of Christmas joy;
A star shown on a miracle:
The virgin birth of a boy.

He was born both God and man,
A Savior for us all,
The way to get to our heavenly home,
If we just heed His call.

So as we shop and spend and wrap
And enjoy the Christmas season,
Let's keep in mind the sacred truth:
Jesus is the reason.

By Joanna Fuchs

This religious Christmas poem is a true meaning of Christmas poem.

The Real Reason

It seems like it's party time filling the air;
Special lights bring brightness and glitter;
Christmas carols are sung everywhere;
Stacked presents can make a heart twitter;

But the lights and the trees and the parties
All add and don't take away
From the birth of our Savior, Jesus,
The real reason for this holiday.

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

CHRISTMAS PRAYERS

Christmas prayers are one of the top Christmas searches, so here are some Christmas prayers. This Christmas prayer is a rhyming Christmas poem that recognizes the most treasured Christmas gift of all.

Christmas Treasure

Dear Lord, we're here at Christmas time
To honor your sacred birth,
Dear Savior, thank you for bringing all
Your precious gifts to earth.

As we delight in this holiday
With its bright and special pleasure,
We pray to remember all year round
That You are the only true treasure.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs

Here's a free verse Christmas poem that is a Christmas prayer to be said at Christmas dinner.

Christmas Blessing

Dear Lord,
We thank You for being here with us
as we celebrate this cherished holiday
to honor Your precious, sacred birth.
We recognize and acknowledge
that all the material pleasures we enjoy today,
the food, the gifts, and everything else
come from You, Lord,
through your grace, your compassion,
and Your love for us.
Help us throughout the year
to always strive to be worthy
of all the blessings You have given us,
our family, our friends and our comforts,
by living our lives in Your will
according to Your Holy Word.
We pray that You will bless this food
and everyone at this table.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs

Christmas poetry can include prayers written in free verse, like this Christmas prayer.

We Celebrate Your Birth

Dear Lord, as we celebrate Your birth,
let us remember that You are the true reason for Christmas.
Let every sparkling light remind us how You illuminate our lives,
a shining beacon to guide us in our thoughts and actions each day,
and how You light us from within
in the knowledge of Your love and truth.
Let the Christmas trees, standing straight, tall, unbowed,
remind us of Your uprightness, Your goodness, Your perfection,
and Your refusal to bow to worldly temptations,
no matter how great the challenge or trouble.
Lord, as we feast on Christmas treats,
let us remember that You are the sole provider
of everything worth having, that all good things come from You.
And as we enjoy our gifts, let us never forget
that You are the greatest gift of all--our wonderful Savior,
Counselor, Giver of an eternal life whose wonders we cannot imagine.
So as we delight in Christmas, the happiest and brightest of holidays,
let us remember there would be no Christmas without You, Lord,
and let us our hearts be filled with joy, and love
and thankfulness, this Christmas and all the ones to come.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs


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