Competition Entry

Christmas is a time
when you sit and watch the snowfall
as you drink hot chocolate
sing Christmas songs
and eat Christmas pudding

My Christmas present is a dog.
He eats like a hog.
My dog is a pug.
I love to give him hugs.
When he does a trick I give him a treat.
Know I name Pete.
My dog is so sweet.
His fur curled.
Oh, he’s the best dog in the world.

Winning Poem

Christmas is here
Hooray, Hooray
Really the festive season has come
At last
The best way to end
Whatever year you’ve had
But don’t forget about

Christmas Shopping
Shops busier than you’ve ever seen
It starts from the first of December
Until… I don’t know

Oh, and don’t forget the mistletoe
Seriously
I don’t know any two people
Who can avoid it!

Don’t forget the other Christmas traditions
So, all that’s left for me to say is
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Winning Poem

All we get is carrots.
He gets the mince pies.
We pull the pointless sleigh.
He rules the skies.
I get bullied about my red nose.
He fills space with his HO HO HOs.
We catch hypothermia standing on the ice
He drinks the wine (against our advice)
But really Santa’s not that bad
In his world no-one’s sad.
The reason why they’re full of joys
Is he gives them hundreds of toys.
He’s full of frolics and fiddle-dee-dees
While we’re scratchy and grumpy and covered in fleas.

Merry Christmas Ho Ho Ho
Not many sleeps to go
There’s so much I have to do
Before I bring some gifts to you

So as you put up your Christmas tree
Remember all the elves and me
One day an elf will write to you
Explaining all the things we do

So don’t forget to check each day
To see which elf will come your way
They have so many tales to tell
So make sure you listen well

I am going to come your way
As long as you behave each day
So can you see what life is like
Preparing for this special night

Winning Poem

Christingles sweet and sour
Happy homes with laughter
Rudolf the red nosed reindeer
Ice and snow covering the road
Secret presents in a drawer
Tickly tinsel round the sparkling tree
Merry Father Christmas flying through the night sky
A delicious roast turkey crown
Stockings stuffed with surprises

Christmas time has come,
Everyone has now won.
Lovely food here and there,
Though everyone needs to share.
Lots of presents under the tree,
and high socks above your knee.
Christmas time is to love,
with snow white doves flying above.

He’s a big cool dude who’s all dressed in red,
He delivers presents whilst you’re sleeping in bed,
Then he jumps onto his awesome sled,
He’s quiet as a Ninja so you’ll never hear him coming,
While he’s doing his job he’s always happily humming

These sparkly balls hang from the tree,
They fill your heart with joy and glee,
Only one person knows what power they hold,
But the magic would be gone if he ever told,
The person who knows, his name is Bob,
But never ask him about his magical job

‘Twas the night before Christmas…
Not a noise to be heard, not even the sound of singing birds.
The trees were waving their arms in the air and everyone asleep
gleaming with care and excitement like shaking hands with the mayor.
But then a noise came from the roof
BANG!
It could be burglars trying to take my things
and then fly off with a pair of old wings.
So I went up to my window, not daring to look
as if there would be a cute little duck.
I opened my window, my hands were shaking,
my head was sweating and my ears ringing.
As I look to see what was there
it was Santa Claus with his white gleaming hair
but then he was gone.
I ran down stairs to see if he was there
I saw a glimpse of red with spots of black from the suit and ash.
It was Santa Claus what an amazing sight
with his red coat and trousers that looked just a little bit tight.
He dropped his sack and, oh yes, it’s a kite
just what I wanted for that Christmas.
As Santa went off he sang happy Christmas to all
and to all a good night
and hopefully he’ll come next year I don’t know…
He just might.