L.J. SCHULTZ SEVENTH GRADERS GIVE UNIQUE LOOK AT HOLIDAYS

One Red Light

By Steven Beecraft

Everytime Christmas is near,

Jingle bells is what I hear.

This is what I like to see,

This is what Christmas means to me.

Stockings, holly, mistletoe,

Wreaths, tinsel, and some snow.

A baby boy, an angel's light,

Shepherds following a star so bright.

Santa comes on Christmas night.

Using only one red light.

Christmas Day is Coming

By Corey Bowman

The temperature is falling

like the snow that will soon be here,

The Christmas lights are shining bright

on houses far and near,

Presents are being placed underneath the tree

with anticipation of what they might be,

Now if I can give my brother away

Christmas will be a wonderful day.

The Story of Christmas

by Dana Williams

Christmas is a time of joy,

The story starts with a baby boy.

His name is Jesus or Emmanuel,

His coming, the Bible did tell.

Lying in a manger was he,

And shepherds came to see the baby.

Shepherds and cattle gathered round,

As the newborn baby made his first sound.

People started to rejoice and sing,

For born that day was a King.

As the boy grew,

He knew what he had to do.

Christmas

By Paul York

It was a week before Christmas vacation.

I couldn't wait to unwrap my Sony Playstation.

We put the decorations and lights on the tree.

I hope the biggest present is for me.

On Christmas Day I woke up in awe.

I couldn't believe what I saw.

Underneath the Christmas tree,

There were lots of presents just for me.

Crash!

By Colin McLain

Santa just fell right off the roof,

Kicked by a hard reindeer hoof.

He lies in the snow

What's wrong I don't know

Has he come to harm?

Did he break his arm?

He's really okay and out a-larking

But now he gets handicap parking.

Christmas

By Felicia Jenkins

Decorations, ornaments, and Christmas lights

Carolers singing "Silent Night"

Christmas shopping and wrapping gifts

Drinking hot chocolate and watching snow drifts

We hang the mistletoe and the holly

It seems like everyone is so jolly

Then Christmas Day is finally here

Everyone is happy and sincere

Presents, presents, all day long

Then we lift our voices in song

And when Christmas is over and done

A brand new year has just begun.

Christmas Is A Happy Time

By Aaron Dohogne

Christmas is the time

For caroling in the night.

As Christmas trees shine

And sleigh bells chime,

Children sing merrily

Carols in the night.

And Santa begins to load his sleigh

With all the gifts he'll bring our way.

Christmas Lights

By Danielle Cardwell

They glimmer and gleam.

Am I in a dream?

They shine so bright

All through the night

In Hutson's window there are the lights

That are such a pretty sight.

Once again I look,

And wonder just how long it took.

Oh the wonder of Christmas lights

That shine so bright all through the night!

A Winter Day

By Carrie Golden

Winter days are filled with joy,

for every girl and every boy.

The feeling of waking up,

Waiting for a cocoa-filled cup.

The news saying, "Cape Public's out,"

It makes children scream and shout.

They dash to their closets to bundle up

Then flee to grab their dogs and pups

They hurry to the nearest hill

Everything and everywhere the silence

makes it still.

The day was just too cold,

But to their amazement, there was no snow!

Let's Fool Santa

By Eric Johnson

Santa Claus comes once a year

With his eight tiny reindeer.

He checks to see if I'm naughty or nice

Not just once, but twice!

Maybe this year I'll pull a trick

And play like I am sick!

He'll feel sorry, just wait and see,

And bring presents just for me!!!

Putting Up The Christmas Tree

By Michael Lilly

Every year my dad has a battle

The Christmas tree is to blame

First it gets stuck in the doorway

and refuses to be tamed

Finally it stands for a minute

then it falls over again

Maybe we should get a fake one.

Christmas Time

By Lauren Hawkins

Stockings hung on the mantel once bare

Presents stuffed in them with special care

My presents are hidden though I don't know where

All eyes are fixed upon the tinsel's bright glare

Christmas is a time to share

Giving gifts is not at all rare

Out the foggy window, the children all stare

Awaiting the arrival of their new teddy bears.

(Untitled)

By Kelly Snell

Christmas is a time of joy

When a kid gets his favorite toy

People gather from far and near

To spread good will and Christmas cheer

Loved ones kiss under the mistletoe

And little Bobby gets his G.I. Joe

We all gather to sing one more song

I wish the holidays could last all year long.

Christmas Is Coming

By Ryan Gerecke

Christmas is coming and I'm so glad,

Because this year I have been good, not bad.

There are many large presents under our tree,

Some for my brother and some for me.

The lights are wrapped around the tree,

From top to bottom, that's all you see.

The star is on top, the tree skirt is down

We're ready for Christmas to come around.

Christmas Is...

By Lindsey Pfanstiel

Christmas is a time for happy things

Joy, presents, and an evergreen tree

Christmas is a starry cold night

When Christ was born to bring us light

Christmas is old Santa Claus

On top of my house his reindeer pause

He climbs down the chimney with a bag of gifts

He leaves my house as darkness lifts

Christmas is a time for giving

Generosity ensures happy living

Christmas is a time for many things

The joy of Christ is what rings.

The Special Night

By Melissa Hobbs

When Jesus was born

it was a sight.

Everyone has heard about

that special night.

Shepherds came from all around.

Even the angels came down to the ground.

That holy babe was wrapped nice and warm.

Nestled neatly in his mother's arms.

I still know about that wonderful night.

Since it was such a beautiful sight.

Merry Christmas

By Sara Burns

It's Christmas time once more.

Get ready for friends to come marching in the door.

Packages and presents, stockings and trees,

Little children praying down on their knees.

Shopping trips and Santa Claus wishlists everywhere you look.

It's so relaxing just to read a book.

Through all the commotion it's very nice to know,

That somewhere there's a little child having fun in the snow.

So as you're getting ready for bed,

Please take the time and nod your head,

And give thanks for the baby who came long ago on this night,

Hoping to turn all of our wrongs into rights.

Christmas

By Stephanie Jordan

Christmas is the time of year

when everybody gathers near

Singing carols 'neath the tree

when in Bethlehem you could see

A tiny infant born that day

to teach the world a new way

Of living life to its extent

'till on the cross His shoulders bent

He died for you

He died for me

2000 years ago on that tree.

What Is Christmas About

By Joy Johnson

No one knew the birth of a baby boy

To the world could bring such joy

In a manger he was lain

Only later to be slain

On that day God sent his Son

Jesus Christ the Holy One

The angels said "Peace on earth"

And now we celebrate his birth

About his birth we sing and shout

That's what Christmas is all about.

Live A Little Christmas

By Carly Pind

Live a little, dance a little at

those Christmas Eve parties.

Treat yourself to a dessert

or two that starlit night.

Block away your contemptuous

differences against that hard-headed loved one.

Enjoy those somewhat aggravating carols

when they seem to play continuously.

Decorate that tree with a little

pizzazz this year.

Sit and watch those glistening wonders fall,

before trudging to that snow shovel.

Wish upon that star

that seems to catch your eye.

Lack the worries of every day life,

and enjoy the senses of Christmas.

Christmas

By Sara Hazlett

The wind blowing

through my hair.

The bare trees

This tells us winter

is coming soon

The snow has fallen

and glistens at the sight.

As I walk, it crunches

beneath my feet.

Christmas is arriving

and Santa is coming

This is the time for

love, joy, and hope

But yet shouldn't every day

be Christmas?

Winter In My Eyes!

By Chene Aldridge

A big round circle shining bright

blinding me with its morning light.

When the sun lays down to reset

and the moon wakes up to shine its best.

I lie in front of the Christmas tree

waiting for Santa to come get me.

To soar the skies and spread good cheer.

That's Christmas through my eyes!

Sounds of Christmas

By Cheri Churchill

Click! Clack! The sound of the

hooves of horses pulling a horse-drawn sleigh

Ha! Ha! Yeah! The sound of kids' voices

high above other sounds

Ding! Dong! The sound of church

bells announcing the Christmas service

As you can see, the sounds

of Christmas fill the air.

Merry Christmas

By Meghan Shell

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.

It brings happiness and cheer.

The beautiful decorations put smiles on everyone's face.

From the Christmas lights all the way to the Christmas tree lace.

Christmas morning is the best, when

you see all your wonderful things from Santa.

You also get to see the gleaming

white snow all over the trees.

Those are some of my favorite things

about the holiday season.

Christmas really is the most

wonderful time of the year.

The Holidays

By Allison Campbell

Turkey day is done

December has begun

Rushing to get our shopping done

Parents pushing through the mall

Kids waiting for Santa to call

Before we know it, Christmas has come

Before we know it, Christmas is done

The new year has begun.

Christmas Time

By Erik Miller

Christmas is finally here.

Bringing lots of fun and cheer.

I hope Santa can fit through my door.

I heard is waist size is a 64!

I smell cookies and cakes a-baking.

Soon they will be mine for the taking.

I hope I get at least one present.

Cause I've really tried to be good this year.

Christmas

By Ashley Jones

C-hristmas is a time for fun

H-aving all your presents come

R-inging bells with sounds of joy

I-n a little Christmas toy

S-inging all the Christmas songs

T-hus the baby Jesus comes

M-ay your Christmas be delight

A-s all the Christmas lights

S-ay that you'll be all right

Have a merry Christmas night!

(Untitled)

By Jessica Spicer

Christmases come and go

but the ones I love

are the ones spent at home

Christmases come and go

but the ones I love

are the ones when it snows

Winter and Christmas

By Chris Davis

Winter is when snow falls.

People scatter to stores for shovels,

Food, warm clothes, and quilts.

The snow gets thick and packed.

The ice gets slick and slushy.

Winter is also the time for Christmas.

Christmas is time for decorations,

Gifts, and warm fires.