We cut down a Christmas tree,
Brought it in last night.
Tis the centre of attention,
The trimming must be just right.
We strung up the strands of popcorn,
Then we put on the lights.
The presents will soon be under,
To everyone’s delight.
The turkey is in the oven,
The veggies in their pot.
Cranberries are a poppin’,
Oh! What have I forgot?
The table is all laid,
With our very best.
Candles are all aglow,
Will my cooking stand the test?
Oh, I hear the bells a-ringing,
On the horses with a sleigh.
That means company is a-coming,
To help celebrate the day.
The snow is deep and crunchy,
Which makes our cheeks aglow.
But that’s “Christmas in the country”,
Where it’s 50 degrees below.
~ Marie Ambridge
