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Christmas Poems. Classic and contemporary poems for the holiday season. By The Editors. Illustration by Hyesu Lee. This collection of poems and site features presents many Christmases: spiritual and secular, bleak and hopeful, individual and communal. W.
These poems capture the spirit of Christmas and explore its themes of love, peace, hope, and joy. They are often recited, sung, and shared during the holiday season as a way to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
- Christmas Poems from The 17th Century
- Christmas Poems from The 18th Century
- Christmas Poems from The 19th Century
- Christmas Poems of The Early 20th Century
The traditions of the Christmas season in the 17th century combined the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus with "baptized" versions of pagan solstice revelries. The Puritans tried to rein it in, even to the extent of banning Christmas. But the poems from these times tell of holly, ivy, the Yule log, mince pie, wassail, feasting, and merrim...
This century saw political revolutions and the Industrial Revolution. From the bucolic list of gifts of fowl in "The Twelve Days of Christmas," there is a transition to more somber issues of war and strife in Coleridge's "A Christmas Carol." 1. Anonymous, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” (1780) 2. Samuel Taylor Coleridge, “A Christmas Carol” (1799)
St. Nicholas and Santa Claus became popular in the United States in the 19th Century and "A Visit from St. Nicholas" popularized the elements of nocturnal rounds of gift giving. The poem helped crystallize the image of a chubby Santa Claus with a sleigh and reindeer and arrival on the roof and down the chimney. But the century also has Longfellow's...
These poems are ones worth setting aside some time to muse over their meanings and lessons. Did the oxen kneel at the manger? Who gave the poet an unseen kiss under the mistletoe? What is the worth of a field of trees if not to be cut down for Christmas trees? What brought the Magi and other visitors to the manger? Christmas can be a time for conte...
21 de dez. de 2014 · These are, we reckon, 10 of the greatest poems for the Christmas holidays, spanning over 600 years of poetry in the English language (yes, the earliest poem on this list dates from around 1400!). They’re all quite short and make for ideal festive reading, so we’ve provided links to each of the poems, too.
Christmas Poems. A wintry mix of our favorite poems to celebrate the holiday season. By The Editors. Courtesy of Shutterstock. A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore: This perennial classic reminds us how much “clatter” the holiday season can bring.
The following pieces of Christmas (or Xmas) poetry have been written by some of the most cherished authors from classic literature. They encompass a wide range of themes, but you'll find a common thread of humanity, togetherness and generosity woven throughout.
Christmas poems great for family, friends and holiday gatherings. Share love with Merry Christmas Poems and rhymes during the holiday season.
