Showing posts with label Poems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poems. Show all posts

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Download Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards


The first known Christmas card is printed on the front cover with a date of 1843. The original was in muted colours, hand painted, printed and sold for 1/- each (5p) - a lot of money in those days. Despite the date on this card, encyclopaedias say that Christmas cards were first sold in 1846!
By the 1860s the idea of sending cards had caught on as they were able to be produced much more cheaply with the invention of less expensive colour printing. The first Christmas cards had lace and flowery borders, but then they changed to more familiar designs.
The robin became very popular as were Victorian snow scenes, religious pictures, holly, Christmas trees etc. Many similar scenes are reproduced in our cards today.


The card reproduced above was printed as a postcard
and sent in 1905 with a ½d stamp.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Christmas Poems Famous Holiday Poems Throughout History

Want to know the best way to get your family into the spirit of the season? Print out copies of these famous CHRISTMAS POEMS and sit around the fireplace together sipping hot chocolate. While the cocoa warms your toes, these moving words will warm your heart. Start a family CHRISTMAS TRADITION today!

T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Clement Clark Moore is the perfect story to tuck children in on Christmas Eve. They will lie awake, “nestled all snug in their beds”, anxiously waiting for the “eight tiny reindeer” to appear on their rooftop.

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS is a fun way to pass the time on the way to grandmother's house for a Christmas feast and celebration. Print off these lyrics and sing along in the car. Everyone can pick a day or two to be the soloist on. It is better than listening to “Are we there yet?” a dozen times or more.

CHRISTMAS BELLS by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a beautiful poem that has also been turned into a Christmas Carol over the years. It brings thoughts of world peace to mind and the enormous job ahead of us if we are ever to accomplish this great feat! Bringing a little good will to strangers will keep Longfellow's sentiments alive and well during this giving time of year.

A SOLDIER’S CHRISTMAS by Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt was written for his fellow marines and was immediately circulated for its thought-provoking sentiment. This classic poem was first published in Leatherneck Magazine in 1991 with the original title Merry Christmas, My Friend. This poem has been set to music and is read on many radio stations for the holidays. It is a twist on the classic Twas The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore.

BELLEAU WOOD a song on Garth Brooks’ CD Seven, tells the story of a Christmas truce to cease firing during World War I between British and German troops. It began on Christmas Eve 1914 when the German troops put up candles and began singing Silent Night. The British responded by singing carols. The soldiers crossed “No Man’s Land” and exchanged gifts of whiskey, jam, cigars and chocolate. The truce also allowed them proper burial time for their fallen comrades. The truce lasted through Christmas night and the fighting resumed.

LET US KEEP CHRISTMAS by Grace Noll Crowell is a short, but meaningful sentiment, especially in these times when the economy will not allow the spending that has occurred in the past. Remember your childlike faith of the past.

THE HOLY NIGHT by Elizabeth Barrett Browning reflects on the story of the birth of Jesus on one holy night and the wonder of a star that guides the magi to bring gifts to him.

WHAT CAN I GIVE HIM? by Christina Rossetti is about what to bring the Baby Jesus for a gift and has a religious tone about giving your heart this holiday season.

THE CHRISTMAS HOLLY by Eliza Cook is a joyful poem all about the holly’s burst of green and red color against the white backdrop of the snow, and its beautiful meaning in nature and the tales it tells when other plants hibernate for the winter.

EXCERPT FROM LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott is not really a poem, but the Christmas sentiments of the four March sisters, facing a lean Christmas while their father is away fighting battles in war, and a time when frivolities are scarce.

Poems and Stories


Read Baby Boy Poems

Baby verses and baby sentiments can be focused on either a boy or a girl baby. This is a baby boy poem.

Boy, Oh Boy!

Your life will be filled with riotous joy;
You’re in for it now; boy, oh boy!
Your new and thrilling life begins,
Full of baby boy coos and mischievous grins.

He’ll use every trick and baby ploy
To get your attention...your baby boy.
Soon he’ll crawl, explore and run;
His boyish adventures will never be done.

So don’t waste time with your newest toy,
He’ll be grown in a moment, your cute baby boy.

By Joanna Fuchs

Baby poems should include verses for both boys and girls. Here's a baby boy poem for your baby poem collection. A baby boy is a treasure! Tie it to the baby gift with a blue ribbon!

A Natural High

What else could bring you so much joy
As the arrival of your baby boy!
His snuggly charms now capture you;
He's in your thoughts in all you do.

Nothing can fill you so full of glee
As bouncing your little boy on your knee.
His precious antics please mom and dad;
He's a bundle of blessings, this little lad!

His boyish grin enchants everyone;
He's just what you wanted--your boy, your son.
A baby boy is a natural high,
So have lots of fun with your little guy.

By Joanna Fuchs



Here’s a new baby boy poem that lets parents know they’re going to become kids again! It’s baby poetry that fits easily on a vertical card, but if you have a horizontal card, you can combine each two lines into one line, so that each line rhymes with the next.

Amazing Joy

There’s lots of fun,
And we don’t mean maybe,
Coming to you
With your boy baby.

Your life is filled
With amazing joy
By this adorable creature,
Your baby boy.

Watch him, love him,
Learn again how to play,
As your own inner child
Comes out more every day.

Take lots of time
To enjoy your son,
Because much too soon,
Childhood is done.

Congratulations on your new treasure!

By Joanna Fuchs

Baby Announcement Poem

This baby poem is designed as a baby announcement poem.

Baby Announcement Poem

This is to inform you,
To keep you updated,
Someone's arrived at our house
To whom we're related.

He screams and he wails
But he still brings us joy,
For the arrival we have
Is a new baby boy.

By Karl Fuchs

This baby poem is short and sweet.

Your New Arrival

It’s got a cute nose and big round eyes;
It’s created excitement you can’t disguise;
It’s a wonderful baby from a perfect pair,
And that’s reason enough for a great fanfare.

So... ta-dah!
Congratulations on your new arrival.

By Karl Fuchs

Baby poetry is often meant to go on a card, as this new baby poem is.

Joy Without Measure

We heard the good news,
So it's hip, hip, hooray!
We're so happy for you,
And we hope and we pray
That your brand new addition
Is a wonderful treasure,
And along with the work,
He/she brings joy beyond measure.

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

Baby poems should convey the joy new parents feel at having a baby. This baby poem does that while including a note of realism about lack of sleep!

Amazing Joy

A new family member has arrived,
Your darling, precious baby.
Your lives are filled with amazing love,
And sleep has become a "maybe!"

Congratulations! Now enjoy
Your dear and special treasure;
Your lives are better, now transformed
With childhood’s awesome pleasure.

By Joanna Fuchs



Babies are amusing by nature, so baby poems can be humorous. Here's a funny baby poem that would be perfect next to a scrapbook baby photo.

The Joy of Raising a Baby

We’re glad you joined our family,
Yet some things make us wonder;
How can a little package like you
Have a voice that’s loud as thunder?

You are so small and oh so cute,
But you are never very shy,
For whenever you want something brought to you,
You just open your mouth and cry.

First you moved on hands and knees,
Then you were up on your feet.
We’re chasing you all around the house;
We’re tired; we need a retreat!

Your food is smeared over the table;
Your food is on the floor;
Seems the only place food didn’t go,
Is in the baby we adore.

Diapers here and diapers there,
Stinky... smelly... Whew!
Diapers would have done us in,
If we didn’t love you as we do.

We’re glad you joined our family,
You’re a unique and wonderful treasure.
So, despite the work of raising you,
Being your parents is a total pleasure!

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

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Baby poems will be read by the parents, not the baby, so this baby poem compliments mom and dad as well as the baby. This is perfect for accompanying a baby gift or to put on a baby card.

Treasured Offspring

As babies go, yours must be rare,
For it got its life from quite a pair!
No doubt your offspring is a special treasure;
It's from you two, and you're both a pleasure.

May he be a joy and blessing to you;
You'll be good parents in all you do.
We rejoice at this wonderful thing you've done;
Enjoy your baby and have great fun!

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

Would you like a book of our poems?

This 8 1/4 by 11 inch, 258-page paperback contains more than 500 poems we wrote for Poemsource.com.

Here's a short baby poem that's perfect for a baby card or e-card.

Congratulations On Your Baby

We hear you've created a cute little tot;
You're staring adoringly; you love him/her a lot.
Congratulations! Good Work! Let's all give a cheer!
You're baby will get cuter with every year!

By Karl and Joanna Fuchs

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Sad but True gangster sad love poems

My eyes filled with sorrow,
my heart an empty place,
your touch, smile and beauty,
can only feel that space,
sometimes I think theres no reason,
to live another day,
then I think of you and my children,
and it leaves that thought a stray,
then in my mind you linger,
and again I'm feeling sad,
I never had a clue,
being apart could hurt so bad,
my soul is already taken,
and you know it belongs to you,
your my life, your my love,
my heart belongs to you. ! gangster sad love poems

Lovin a Gangster

Lovin a gangster is so hard 2 do
it's like your lovin them n hoping they love you 2,
coming home late everynite,
waking up the next day, then your out of my site,
i cant go thru this cuz your breaking my heart,
sometimes it feels like we're torn apart,
you say you love me, but those are jus words,
you never really showed me how much you cared,
i wish you could open your eyes and see how much of my love i gave you,
but you say your a gangster, and your down for your hood,
but your nothin to me but a stranger that's not even down for his lady,
you see where this is goin,
i thought we were meant to be, gangster sad love poems
but this is how love goes wen your in love with a gangster.

Gangsta Love

He was raised in the streets
She was in pain
They live two different worlds
Their not the same
He's walkin' around people givin' him fame,
While she walks lookin' down, people givin' her pain
He's gettin' hi-fives
And no one wants to save her life
He's chillin' with his boyz
Tellin' them his "stories"
While she sits in the corner
Tryin to dose over
He's rollin down town
But she's havin' a break down
People givin' him cheers
Why don't anyone try to dry her tears
They bump into each other...
This can't be real...

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Laughing - Short and Funny rhyming Christmas Poems

I laugh a lot,
I can never stop.
That's just,
that;s who I am.
I can't go a day
or even an hour
without laughing
or giggling.
My friends all
know it.
But even if I've
had the worst day.

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Free Christmas poems, greetings and verse for family, friends, kids, teachers. This Christmas poetry includes secular holiday poems, Christian Christmas verse and prayers, two Christmas love poems and a military holiday greeting.




















What Do We Love About Christmas?


What do we love about Christmas;
Does our delight reside in things?
Or are the feelings in our hearts
The real gift that Christmas brings.


It's seeing those we love,
And sending Christmas cards, too,
Appreciating people who bring us joy
Special people just like you.


By Joanna Fuchs