What do I want for Christmas,

And what does my heart most desire?

The warmth and worth of true friendship,

A neighborly chat by the fire;

The wealth of a small child's laughter

And his trusting fingers round mine...

Just give me these blessings for Christmas

And the presents may all be thine.

What do I want for Christmas

And what does my heart ask for me?

The privilege of living for others,

Like the Christ child, unselfishly.

The wealth of seeing a morning

All golden with warm sunshine...

Just give me these blessings for Christmas

And the presents may all be thine.

What do I want for Christmas?

Gifts of deeper worth

Than those adorned with tinsel

And singed with wit or mirth;

Gifts, like dew in the mornings,

To fall into this life of mine...

Just give me these daily blessings

And the presents may all be thine.

~Mrs. Paul E. King

Christmas Ideals

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Season of Peace" by Bill Breedon