Poems For Children About Christmas

Published: December 2018

Christmas Poems For Kids - Funny, Rhyming & Religious

Welcome to our collection of Christmas poems for children. Here you will find a variety of funny and playful rhyming poems about Santa Claus and presents, as well as religious poems that teach the true meaning of Christmas. Perhaps the most famous poems is "Twas The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore, which is known for inspiring the modern version of Santa Claus. These poems are perfect for sharing with your little ones during the holiday season.

16 Christmas Poems For Kids - Funny, Rhyming & Religious

  1. 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

    Famous Poem

    Clement Clarke Moore wrote this poem in 1822 for his own children. It is also referenced with the title, "A Visit from St. Nicholas". The poem is the origin for many of the modern notions of Santa Claus, his plump and cheerful white-bearded look, the names of his reindeer, and even the tradition that he brings toys to children.

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    'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
    Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
    The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
    In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

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    I remember hearing this poem as a little youngster. I would also read this to my daughter and nephews each year right before Christmas! It is a wonderful poem to share with your family!...

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  2. The Littlest Christmas Tree

    • By Amy Peterson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2009 with permission of the Author.

    Hello everyone. I was raised in Wisconsin among many cold winters and driven to writing by two great, wonderful parents whose imagination left all of their children wide-eyed with excitement during the holidays. I was told by my father that the pines talk when the wind blows....and if you listen...you can hear them. I hope this story will leave your family with an adventure into the woods to hear the pines talking.

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    The littlest Christmas tree
    lived in a meadow of green
    among a family
    of tall evergreens.

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    This poem touched my heart and the story of your beautiful parents behind it... I have only come across it searching online. I will most certainly be reading up on all your other inspiring...

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  4. My Dad Would Like To Be Santa

    • By Graham Craven
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2020 with permission of the Author.

    I hope this short rhyming poem helps add to the excitement of Christmas for young children.

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    His belly's getting bigger,
    And his hair is turning white.
    His eyes shine and sparkle
    Like the stars on Christmas night.

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    Perfect for both kids and adults at Christmas - great fun. Best wishes, Ann D Stevenson

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  5. Santa's Lazy Elf

    A special poem for all ages that teaches us we all must do our part. If everyone always did their best, the world would be a better place.

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    Five more days till Christmas.
    Santa and his crew
    were working overtime making
    children's dreams come true.

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    I absolutely wish I wrote this brilliant, funny poem. Well done to the author.

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  7. Listening For Santa

    • By Annabel Sheila
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Remember as a child when you were scared to be awake in the night on Christmas Eve? I thought I heard Santa one time, then Mom bent down and kissed my forehead. I'm sure she noticed my tightly squeezed eyes when she moved the blankets off my head.

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    A squeak on the stairs.
    Could Santa be here?
    Better pull my blankets
    Up to my ears.

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    A falling sound in the chimney. Could it be Old St. Nick? Better pull my covers and go to sleep.

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  8. He's Coming!

    • By Fiona Halliday
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2021 with permission of the Author.

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    He’s coming! He’s coming!
    Santa Claus is on his sleigh!
    He’s coming! He’s coming!
    Magic reindeer – up and away!

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  9. Christmas

    • By Kolton Myatt
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2015 with permission of the Author.

    This story was created from my inspiration of each Christmas day and the memories made.

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    It is seven a.m.,
    And the snow is falling
    As I look outside
    At the carolers calling.

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  10. Two Letters To Santa

    • By Annabel Sheila
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2008 with permission of the Author.

    As a child growing up in Newfoundland, I remember one Christmas when there was no snow a week before Christmas and how concerned I was that Santa might not be able to come without it. But, ah not to worry, by Christmas Eve we had at least a foot of snow on the ground. I can still remember the intense relief I felt that Santa would have no problem getting to my house.

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    I wrote a letter to Santa
    To make sure he would know
    It's only two weeks until Christmas
    And we still don't have any snow.

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  11. Santa's Gift

    • By Elaine P. Keefe
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    Christmas is a magical time of year, a time when anything seems possible and we rise above petty differences and unimportant spats to wish the best for people everywhere. Santa Claus is the embodiment of the spirit that encompasses us during this season of happiness and good will. There are those, of course, who find no joy in Christmas, but perhaps with Santa's help, there is hope for them too.

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    The laughter of eternity's children
    Resides in the glint of his eyes,
    And his joyous laugh, which surrounds us all,
    Leaves an echo that never dies.

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  12. The Next Time Santa Comes

    This is a poem about Santa Claus from a child's point of view.

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    The moon reflects the fallen snow
    And makes it light as day
    I lay awake upon my bed,
    As the clock tick tocks away.

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  13. Elfie

    • By Beryl L Edmonds
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2019 with permission of the Author.

    This poem is to remind children the reason we celebrate Christmas. It's not just about receiving lots of presents; it's rejoicing in the holy birth of Jesus and what that's all about. It's about learning to look for the good in other people, wherever, whoever, whatever they are.

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    There was a voice in the wilderness,
    An eerie, heart-rending, dismal sound.
    'Twas Elfie the elf, and he'd gotten lost.
    All he could see was snow and frost.

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  14. Santa Claus

    • By Brionna C
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2013 with permission of the Author.

    I wrote this for my children. Christmas is very special to my children. They talk about Santa all day, and I love that innocence. I thought it would be cute to write a poem about Santa Claus and bring out that childlike wonder.

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    There's something truly magical
    that happens once a year.
    He comes while you are sleeping,
    he and his reindeer.

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  15. Pets In The North Pole

    • By Peyton
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2012 with permission of the Author.

    I have a cat at home named Maxine. She is very playful, and I love her so much. I just wanted her to enjoy Christmas as much as I do, so I wrote this poem for her. It really helps you imagine what it would be like if your pet was one of Santa's helpers flying through the air on Christmas Eve. It really does make you laugh thinking about what it would be like.

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    Hear Ye, Hear Ye there is much to do,
    But the reindeer up north have caught the flu!

    The presents are wrapped, the sleigh is all set,

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    This has so much imagination! Really cute.

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  16. Officially Overboard...

    • By Rusty Fischer
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 18, 2024 with permission of the Author.

    We can all go a little crazy over the holiday season but this poem is about when one December loving mother kits out her family in so much Christmas wear even SHE has to admit she might have gone a little... overboard!

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    The kitten's in pajamas,
    The puppy wears a bow.
    Dad's dressed just like a candy cane:
    Red stripes from head to toe.

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  17. Christmas Time

    • By Nicola Fisher
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2014 with permission of the Author.

    This was a poem I wrote for my three-year-old sister for Christmas time.

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    In the distance, quite afar
    I see the bright shining star
    Although it's quite far away
    It begins the story of this special day

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  18. Sleigh Ride

    • By Anne Pollock
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2020 with permission of the Author.

    This poem was inspired by my collection of vintage Christmas cards.

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    Sleighing through the forest
    On a late December evening,
    To my sister tightly clinging
    In our flying wintry bed.

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