M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S

M for the Music, merry and clear

E for the Eve, the crown of the year;

R for the Romping of bright girls and boys;

R for the Reindeer that bring them the toys;

Y for the Yule-log softly aglow.

C for the Cold of the sky and the snow:

H for the Hearth where they hang up the hose;

R for the Reel which the old folks propose;

I for the Icicles seen through the pane;

S for the Sleigh-bells, with tinkling refrain;

T for the Tree with gifts all a-bloom;

Fontanini Nativity

M for the Mistletoe hung in the room;

A for the Anthems we all love to hear;

S for St. Nicholas-joy of the year!

Antique Jumeau Christmas Doll

"Merry Christmas"

St. Nicholas Magazine

(1897)