Christmas Poems For Kids
Eat, Drink, Be Merry And Recite Some Christmas Poems For Kids Along With Christmas Carols
This Christmas, amp up your game by adding a poetic twist to the celebrations. So, add some Christmas poems for kids along with Christmas carols to boost their festive spirit. Additionally, a small hand-written Christmas poem on a Christmas card or present makes it all the more special. We’ve compiled a set of wonderful Christmas poems for kids that will resonate with them.
You can use these poems for kids in Christmas-themed activities like crafts, church activity or even a family event. Let your child impress everyone with their poetry and recitation skills with these fun Christmas poems for kids.
20 Christmas Poems For Kids
Here are 12 amazing Christmas poems for kids for the 12 days of Christmas.
- Remember the Reindeer
- I Like to See Christmas
- Peppermint Stick
- Five Little Reindeer
- A Chubby Little Snowman
- A Christmas Angel
- Snowball
- The Little Christmas Carollers
- Magic Reindeer Food
- Santa
- Little Pine Tree
- Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
By Anonymous
Hang up the stockings.
Decorate the tree.
Presents placed perfectly.
What a sight to see!
Milk and cookies are out,
Kids are tucked in tight.
There’s so much to do
On Christmas Eve night!
Before you take a snooze
And dream of the next day,
Don’t forget some food
For the friends who pull the sleigh!
You see, reindeer need snacks, too
A little love and fun
To help Santa through the night,
And get the important job done!
Author Unknown
I like to see the stockings
I like to see the gifts
I like to see the bells
I like to see the tree
And I like to see Santa
Looking at me!
Author Unknown
I took a lick
Of a peppermint stick
And oh it tasted yummy!
It used to be
On the Christmas tree
But now it’s in my tummy!
Author Unknown
Five little reindeer playing in the snow
The first one said, “Can you see my nose glow?”
The second one said, “Listen to me sing!”
The third one said, “I can hear the bells ring.”
The fourth one said, “Let’s eat the pie!”
The fifth one said, “I’m ready to fly.”
Then clomp went their hooves
And the snow fell white
As the five little reindeer flew out of sight.
By Anonymous
A chubby little snowman
Had a carrot nose.
Along came a bunny,
And what do you suppose?
That hungry little bunny
Looking for some lunch,
Grabbed that snowman’s nose,
Nibble, nibble, crunch!
By Denise Burke
Oh, I wish I was an angel on the tree
Oh, I wish I was an angel on the tree
I’d give every girl and boy
Lots of Christmas peace and joy
Oh, I wish I was an angel on the tree
By Shel Silverstein
I made myself a snowball
As perfect as could be,
I thought I’d keep it as a pet,
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pajamas,
And a pillow for its head,
Then last night it ran away,
But first—it wet the bed!
By L.A Franc
We are a band of carollers,
We march through frost and snow,
But care not for the weather
As on our way we go.
At every hall or cottage
That stands upon our way,
We stop to give the people
Best wishes for the day.
We pray a merry Christmas,
Made bright by Christmas cheer,
With peace, and hope, and gladness
And all they may hold dear.
And for all those that happen
To pass us on our way
We have a smile, and wish them
A merry Christmas-day.
Author Unknown
Be sure to take this magic food
and sprinkle it on the lawn.
On Christmas Eve, Santa’s reindeers
travel miles before dawn.
The smell of oats and glitter
will guide them on their way.
And you’ll wake up to Santa’s gifts
on a merry Christmas day!
Author Unknown
Two merry blue eyes
A very little nose
A long snowy beard
And cheeks like a rose
A round, chubby man
A big, bulging pack
Hurrah for old Santa
We’re glad he’s come back!
Author Unknown
I’m a little pine tree
As you can see,
All the other pine trees
Are bigger than me.
Maybe when I grow up
Then I’ll be
A great big merry Christmas tree!
By Johnny Marks
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw it,
you would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
“Rudolph with your nose so bright,
won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Then how the reindeer loved him
and they shouted out with glee:
“Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
you’ll go down in history!”
More Christmas Carols and Poems for Kids
Here are some more amazing Christmas carols and poems for kids. These 8 Christmas poems for kids will add more joy and merriment to the holiday season.
- My Christmas Wish for You
- The Funniest Face
- A Ride with Santa
- Christmas Bells
- Writing a Letter to Santa
- Christmas
- Being Santa
- Merry Christmas
By Ruth Kephart
My Christmas wish for you my friend
Is not a simple one
I wish you hope and joy and peace
Your days all filled with sun
I wish you love and friendship too
Throughout the coming year
I wish you laughter, happiness
Your world be filled with cheer
May you count your blessings one by one
And when you have totaled up the lot
May you find all that you have been given
Is so much more than what you haven’t got
May your trips be short, your burdens light
May your spirit in no way grow old
May your clouds have silver linings
And your rainbows pots of gold
I wish this all and so much more
May all your dreams come true
I wish you Merry Christmas and
A blessed New Year too
By Anonymous
The funniest face
looked out at me
From a silver ball
On the Christmas Tree!
At first I thought
It was Santa’s elf,
But I looked again and
It was just myself!
By Ovie Pedige Tanner
I wish that dear old Santa
Would take me for a ride;
I’d like to drive his reindeer
And sit by Santa’s side.
I’d like to help old Santa
Find all the girls and boys,
So each one might be happy
With Christmas books and toys.
Jingle, jingle, jingle,
Christmas toys we’d bring;
Jingle, jingle, jingle,
How the bells would ring!
By Anonymous
Do you hear the Christmas bells,
The Christmas bells, the Christmas bells?
Do you hear the Christmas bells
That ring out loud and clear
Can you see our Christmas tree,
Our Christmas tree, our Christmas tree?
Can you see our Christmas tree
It fills our room with cheer.
Do you smell the gingerbread,
The gingerbread, the gingerbread?
Do you smell the gingerbread
I’m glad Christmas is here.
By Kelly Roper
I’m writing a letter to Santa,
To tell him I’ve been oh-so-good.
I’ve been such a sweet little angel,
And done all the things I should.
Well, maybe not quite all the things I should,
Like doing my homework after school.
And there may have a time or two,
Where I broke the Golden Rule.
There’s that time I smashed the window,
‘Cause I was playing ball inside.
I knew my mom would be mad,
So I ran away to hide.
I also yanked my sister’s pigtails.
I pulled them so hard she cried.
I got grounded a week for that stunt,
Although a couple times I snuck outside.
Okay, maybe I haven’t been perfect,
But, Santa, I swear that I’ve tried.
I promise if you give me a break this year,
Next year I’ll get on your good side.
By Paulette
C is for Christmas, my favorite time of year,
H is for a Holiday that brings us so much cheer.
R is for Reindeer, that pull Santa’s sleigh.
I is for Icicles, dripping on a warm winters day.
S is for Santa who tried not to be seen.
T is for the Tree, so festive and green.
M is for Mistletoe, for kisses and a hug,
A is for the Angels who at our heartstrings tug.
S is for Stockings, filled up with toys,
for all the eager girls and boys.
By Ms. Moem
Being Santa must be fun!
Giving gifts to everyone
And riding on a magic sleigh;
Jingle jingle all the way.
He’s read a billion Christmas lists,
Employed some elves to wrap the gifts,
Fed the reindeer, tied his boots
And slipped into his nice red suit.
Setting out on Christmas Eve,
Flying over towns and trees,
To every place, down every road
To all the children round the globe.
It’s such a feat of dedication
Speeding to each destination
With a smile upon his face
Then onward, to another place.
When he’s been all round the world
To every boy and every girl
And left some presents to be found,
His work is done; he’s homeward bound!
Mince pies and milk, he’s had plenty.
His heart is full, his sack is empty.
He cheers as he returns, a winner.
Home in time for Christmas dinner!
By Anonymous
Carols in the distance,
Laughter everywhere,
I can smell Christmas,
Floating in the air.
Candy canes and bon bons,
Angels top the tree,
There’s presents over yonder,
One for you and me!
Tinsel wrapping round and round,
Candles light the night,
Making Santa’s journey,
Sparkly and bright.
A very merry Christmas,
To your family my friend,
May your new year bring happiness,
And may the joyful times not end.
We hope you and your child enjoyed these Christmas poems for kids. For more poems, words, worksheets and activities like Christmas crafts for kids, check our kids learning section.
Frequently Asked Questions on Christmas Poems
What are some simple Christmas poems for kids?
Christmas Bells, Merry Christmas, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Little Christmas Carollers, Snowball, A Chubby Little Snowman etc are some wonderful Christmas-themed poems for little kids.
How does reciting Christmas poems help kids?
Reciting Christmas poems helps little kids get into the holiday spirit. Additionally, it also helps them learn new words and expand their holiday skills vocabulary. It also boosts their reading skills.