CHRISTMAS Eve is here once more,

Santa's knocking at the door.

He didn't want to wake you up

But says the chimney's all blocked up.

So now he's joining in the fun,

His midnight task is almost done,

He's come with gifts and just to say:

"Joy to all. It's Christmas Day."

Gather round the shining tree,

Open parcels, one, two, three,

Let the love and laughter ring,

Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Shepherds watched their flocks last night,

Everything will be all right.

So sing the carols old and new,

I'm sure a friend will play for you.

Have a really happy day,

With lovely memories

all the way.

Submitted by Jessica Corkhill,

Kirkbymoorside

Updated: 10:06 Monday, December 22, 2003