Frost in the morningIce in the nightChill of the windSnow falling brightCrispness of airSheen on the landChildren all playingSounds of a bandJingle and jangleSkiing and skatesSprinkling snowdropsCrystalline shapesGlow of the street lightsHush of the darkSnowmen collectingMore flakes in the parkGreen of the hollyMistletoe funCream on the puddingWhiffs of warm rumChimings and carolsCalls of good cheerTrimmings and stockingsTime of the yearSensing excitementLights on the treeThe Wonder of winterThat is Christmas Eve.Ian Price 2007