Christmas Of Yesteryear.

[Maywalk]

What happened to the old-fashioned Merry Christmas of yesteryear
When we made our own paper trimmings and Santa’s only big fear
Was getting his behind burnt from the chimneys he had to descend
When children believed in Santa and thought he was their friend.

Because he had left a carved wooden train and a storybook too
A china tea-set for a little girl and possibly a kaleidoscope to view.
Perhaps a drum or trumpet and a bright new shining three-penny bit
Excited youngsters waking the house because they could not sit

Where did the family Christmas go that we knew of so long ago
When everyone went to one house for lunch including Auntie Flo
Someone playing the Jews harp and another playing the drum
Dinner was cooking in the kitchen, what about poor old mum.

After sating their appetite everyone would listen to the King
Telling of the years events and of hopes the New Year will bring.
It’s a different world we live in now from what it was many years ago.
All glitter and tinsel before the season and pricey presents on show.

TV advertising to brainwash children into pestering Mum and Dad
Many parents go into debt to satisfy their children’s latest fad.
NO! things are not the same any more, its too commercialized
Nowadays it seems as though everyone is being pressurized

Into buying the most exotic and expensive gifts to give to family
But the gift of love and a great big hug will certainly do for me.
Ok so I am looking back to Christmases of many years ago.
But they seemed to be full of meaning then, not all glitter and show.

Somewhere along the way the true spirit of Christmas went astray
So may I wish everyone a good old fashioned Merry Christmas Day.
May you be with your loved ones and in touch with friends and family
And A Peaceful and Happy Christmas to you all is the wish from me.

Copyright….Maisie Walker 2001.…All rights reserved.

[Rowan]

Thaks for that Maisie.

[dejavou]

Thaks from me too Maisie

[Victors Mate]

Thank you Maisie.
How I remember the wonderment and hours of pleasure a kaleidoscope could give in my childhood.

[Jann]

Thank you Maisie.
How I remember the wonderment and hours of pleasure a kaleidoscope could give in my childhood.

Me too I loved the magic colours,wonder if they still sell them...will check on Amazon for my Great grandson 2nd Birthday next month ......watch this space

YES..........Amazon have it in stock,thank you guys for this thread,amazing what one can learn from these 'ere forums xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[mo]

I buy Amelie's stocking fillers every year, or should I say sack presents.
Something her Mum knew I would be happy buying. These are good quality items not the usual stocking fillers as Bill and I only have this as her main Christmas present from us, or should I say we pay Santa to get the goods and deliver them to her.

I love looking on the net to buy so many different things.
Although a little more expensive at times due to P/P it is far nicer than trudging round the shops not knowing where to look first.
So far we have got up to 15 items from a childs tea set to a pair of Princess slippers.

Looking forward to buying Amelie her birthday present which is on 2nd Feb.

[Corrie]

A most lovely poem Maisie, thank you.

[dejavou]

I've still got my Kaleidoscope .... just love it

[Anya]

I moved around too much, living in various countries but I have a few books that I loved as a child. My sons kept some of their lego, books and other toys, which the little grandsons now have.

I did have a samovar that had come through the family, a beautiful thing that I carted around for years and years then it was lost (stolen) in one house move. My own fault, the box should have gone in the car with me.

Another very precious thing that I lost was a white silk shawl my mother had made, for her bottom drawer. Very occasionally I wore it, for special parties or dinners and some bastard whipped it off the back of my chair, while I was dancing. I hope she chocked, the first time she wore it.

[Maywalk]

I would love to have a look in it Deja.
Its a long long time since I looked in one of them.

[Maywalk]

Aaww what a shame Anya.
It looks as thoough you had some really bad luck with what you cherished.