December 3, 2005
World War I. Christmas mail arrives at Bruvans, France, 1917.
Christmas means you have
to give things to poor people.
~Brenda (13) Arizona~
What Shall We Give the Children
Author Unknown
What shall we
give the children?
Christmas is almost here.
Toys and games and playthings,
as we do every year?
Yes, for the magic of Toyland
is part of the yuletide lore
to gladden the heart of childhood,
But I shall give something more,
a more sympathetic ear,
a little more time for laughter,
or tenderly dry a tear...
I shall take time to teach them
the joy of doing some task.
I'll try to find some time to answer
more of the questions they ask.
And take long walks in the sun.
Time for a bedtime story,
after the day is done.
I shall give these to my children,
weaving a closer tie,
knitting our lives together
with gifts that money can't buy.
song playing....A Ride with Santa Claus