Christmas

"A Legend of Santa"
by Wes Fessler

A legend of Santa I heard long ago,
a secret of Christmas that many don't know.
It started one night with a very bright star
that brought men together from near and from far.
They came bearing gifts for a newly born king,
without understanding of what he would bring.
Somehow as he grew, he remembered the joy
that such giving men brought him when he was a boy.
His life full of giving made everyone see
that by giving his all, he made all mankind free.
But when Jesus left, no one knew where he'd gone,
and though now no one sees him, his legend lives on.
The gifts always come on the night of his star,
and everyone feels how enchanting they are.
A happy old man who knows who's good and bad
still today gives his all to make everyone glad.
And with all of the joy every Christmas still gives,
it is hard to deny that the Savior still lives.
For the legend continues still now in our day.
When there's giving and love, he is not far away.
There's a spirit of giving that transcends all time.
There is reason for hope and for joy most sublime.
In the legend of Santa, there's also the Lord.
It is what Christmas is. It cannot be ignored.
So remember the Savior and Santa Claus too,
and with love let the legend live on within you.