An Alphabet of Christmas By Anonymous A for the Animals out in the stable. B for the Babe in their manger for cradle. C for the Carols so blithe and gay. D for December, the twenty-fifth day. E for the Eve when we're all so excited. F for the Fire when the Yule Log is lighted. G is the Goose which you all know is fat. H is the Holly you stick in your hat. I for the Ivy which clings to the wall. J is for Jesus the cause of it all. K for the Kindness begot by this feast. L is the Light shining way in the East. M for the Mistletoe. Beware where it hangs! N is the Nowell the angels first sang. O for the Oxen, the first to adore Him. P for the Presents wise men laid before Him. Q for the Queerness that this should have been, near two thousand years before you were seen. R for the Romps and the Raisins and Nuts. S for the Stockings that Santa Claus stuffs. T for the Toys on the Christmas Tree hanging. U is for Us over all the world ranging. V for the Visitors welcomed so warmly. W for the Waits at your door singing heartily! bother me! all I can say, Is this is the end of my Christmas lay. So now to you all, wherever you may be, A merry merry Christmas, and may many you see!