The True Meaning of Christmas
written by: Caroline Gauld
October heralds the first glimpse of seasonal tat,
With adverts encouraging “buy this and buy that”.
But Advent isn’t a marketing campaign –
It’s about anticipating love, not financial gain.
There are twelve days of Christmas to celebrate the saints,
None of whom were corporate giants.
Gifts are bought via on-line boutiques,
Not in shops on local high streets.
The tree top fairy is a piece of bling
bought to match the soft furnishings,
Not a hand crafted Angel to represent Gabriel
Nor the guiding star above the stable.
Cyber Santa has received his lists,
iPads, xboxes and wireless gadgets,
It isn’t joy that lights up little faces –
It’s the screens on their electronic devices.
The halls resound with ka-Ching, ka-Ching
not hark the herald angels sing.
So light the pudding and throw tinsel around
But please – remember what Christmas is about.
- Foxy - May 8, 2021
- The Village Hall - February 22, 2021
- The True Meaning of Christmas - December 15, 2020
