Looking for simple, heartwarming Christmas poems perfect for kids? This festive collection offers a delightful mix of classic and contemporary verses, sure to spark the holiday spirit in children of all ages. Whether for classroom recitations, family gatherings, or quiet moments of reflection, these easy-to-memorize poems capture the magic of Christmas.
Contents
- Christmas Poems for Little Ones (Ages 3-5)
- I Like to See Christmas
- Peppermint Stick
- Little Pine Tree
- A Christmas Angel
- Five Little Reindeer
- Christmas is a Day Full of Joy
- Magic Reindeer Food
- Santa
- I’m a Little Reindeer
- Snowball
- More Christmas Easy Poems for Kids (Ages 6-12)
- Mom is Making Christmas
- A Visit from St. Nicholas (An Excerpt)
- Christmas Poems for Teens (Ages 13-18)
- Christmas Giving
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (An Excerpt)
Children gathered around a decorated Christmas tree
Christmas Poems for Little Ones (Ages 3-5)
These short and sweet poems are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
I Like to See Christmas
Author Unknown
I like to see the stockings
I like to see the gifts
I like to see the bells
I like to see the tree
And I like to see Santa
Looking at me!
A child looking at a Christmas tree
Peppermint Stick
Author Unknown
I took a lick
Of a peppermint stick
And oh it tasted yummy!
It used to be
On the Christmas tree
But now it’s in my tummy!
Little Pine Tree
Author Unknown
I’m a little pine tree
As you can see,
All the other pine trees
Are bigger than me.
Maybe when I grow up
Then I’ll be
A great big merry
Christmas tree!
A Christmas Angel
By Denise Burke
Oh, I wish I was an angel on the tree
Oh, I wish I was an angel on the tree
I’d give every girl and boy
Lots of Christmas peace and joy
Oh, I wish I was an angel on the tree
Five Little Reindeer
Author Unknown
Five little reindeer playing in the snow
The first one said, “Can you see my nose glow?”
The second one said, “Listen to me sing!”
The third one said, “I can hear the bells ring.”
The fourth one said, “Let’s eat the pie!”
The fifth one said, “I’m ready to fly.”
Then clomp went their hooves
And the snow fell white
As the five little reindeer flew out of sight.
Christmas is a Day Full of Joy
Author Unknown
Christmas is a day full of joy,
Ask any girl or boy.
Santa’s reindeers fly up high,
By the twinkling stars in the sky.
Children love a snowball fight,
Although its freezing day and night.
Magic Reindeer Food
Author Unknown
Be sure to take this magic food
and sprinkle it on the lawn.
On Christmas Eve, Santa’s reindeers
travel miles before the dawn.
The smell of oats and glitter
will guide them on their way.
And you’ll wake up to Santa’s gifts
on merry Christmas day!
Santa
Author Unknown
Two merry blue eyes
A very little nose
A long snowy beard
And cheeks like a rose
A round, chubby man
A big, bulging pack
Hurrah for old Santa
We’re glad he’s come back!
I’m a Little Reindeer
Author Unknown
I’m a little reindeer,
Ready to fly.
I’ll pull Santa’s sleigh
Up in the sky.
Christmas is here,
We can’t be late.
All the children
Just cannot wait!
Child dressed in reindeer antlers
Snowball
By Shel Silverstein
I made myself a snowball,
As perfect as could be,
I thought I’d keep it as a pet,
And let it sleep with me.
I made it some pyjamas,
And a pillow for its head.
Then last night it ran away,
But first, it wet the bed!
More Christmas Easy Poems for Kids (Ages 6-12)
These poems offer slightly more complex themes and language, perfect for elementary school children. We’ve included some longer Christmas classics, too!
Mom is Making Christmas
By Vicky A. Luong
Cookies baking in the kitchen,
The smell floats through the air;
Mom is making Christmas
with her usual merry flair
The house she gaily decorated,
Each gift she stiched with love,
And we’ll gather around the Christmas tree
for an evening of old-fashioned fun
This evening she’ll sing a carol for us
With her angel’s voice.
Yes, Mom is making Christmas,
A true reason to rejoice.
A Visit from St. Nicholas (An Excerpt)
By Clement Clarke Moore
‘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;
Christmas Poems for Teens (Ages 13-18)
These poems explore deeper meanings and emotions associated with Christmas, perfect for reflecting on the holiday season.
Christmas Giving
By Iris W. Bray
Christmas is for giving
And for showing that we care,
For honoring the Christ Child
With the loving gifts we share.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (An Excerpt)
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
This diverse collection of Christmas easy poems offers something for every child. From the whimsical to the reflective, these verses celebrate the joy, hope, and love that make Christmas a special time of year.