Five little presents sitting under the tree
The first one said, “Open me! Open me!”
The second one said, “Hooray! What fun!”
The third one said, “I’m the one! I’m the one!”
The fourth one said, “Pick me! Pick me!”
The fifth one said, “Here is my key.”
Crinkle went the paper as the presents were opened wide,
Revealing the special gifts inside.
Copyright © Cybil & McKenna Smith
Five little elves working on toys
For all of the good little girls and boys
The first one said, “Oh no! It’s time to go!”
The second one said, “Look! It’s starting to snow!”
The third one said, “Let’s go load the sleigh.”
The fourth one said, “Let’s feed the reindeer hay.”
The fifth one said, “Santa’s on his way!”
And here is what Santa had to say
“Ho Ho Ho! What a wonderful sight!
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh
The first one said, “Hooray! We’re on our way!”
The second one said, “Snow is in the air.”
The third one said, “But we don’t care!”
The fourth one said, “We’re flying very high.”
The fifth one said, “Up in the starry sky!”
Swish went the reindeer as they quickly flew away
And the five little reindeer went and ate their hay.
Copyright © Cybil & McKenna Smith
Five little angels singing hymns of praise
For the birth of Jesus is celebrated these days
The first one sang, “Silent night, holy night”
The second one sang, “All is calm, all is bright”
The third one sang, “‘Round yon virgin, mother & child”
The fourth one sang, “Holy infant so tender & mild”
The fifth one sang, “Sleep in heavenly peace”
And together they repeated, “Sleep in heavenly peace.”
The five little angels watched as He lay
asleep in a manger, cushioned by hay
“Behold! The Prince of Peace,” the five angels proclaimed
as they continued to sing and praise His glorious name.
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little stockings hung with great care
Excited that Santa Claus soon would be there
The first one said, “The day is getting near!”
The second one said, “Let’s shout out a cheer!”
The third one shouted, “Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!”
The fourth one said, “We’re ready for the day!”
The fifth one said, “Fill me up to the top!”
And together they all said, “May the giving never stop.”
Crackle went the fire as they all warmed their feet
and the five little stockings opened wide for a treat.
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little chimneys raising into the sky
The first one asked, “Can reindeer really fly?”
The second replied, “I’ve seen them every year!”
The third one said, “They bring Santa here!”
The fourth one asked, “But what if my fire’s lit?”
The fifth one said, “Santa’s magic takes care of it.”
Puff went the smoke as the winter fires burned.
And the five little chimneys eagerly awaited Santa’s return.
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little gingerbread men cut out of dough
The first one said, “Look! I’m Santa, ‘Ho, Ho, Ho!’”
The second said, “I’m dressed like a little elf!”
The third one said, “I’m happy to be myself!”
The fourth one said, “Let’s find a place to hide!”
The fifth one said, “The cookie jar! Jump inside!”
Pop! opened the cookie jar and eager hands appeared.
And the five little gingerbread men quickly disappeared.
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little sleds lying in the snow
The first one asked, “Is it time to go?”
The second replied, “It’s always time to play!”
The third one said, “Especially on a snowy day!”
The fourth one said, “Let’s all race down the hill!”
The fifth one said, “Be careful not to spill!”
Swoosh went the snow and away the five sleds flew
Down the hill so fast with happy, giggling kids, too.
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little poinsettias with leaves so big and bright
The first one said, “My leaves are snowy white.”
The second said, “My leaves are a merry red.”
The third one showed her spots, “I’m a jinglebell!” she said.
The fourth one said, “Let’s dance in the breeze!”
The fifth one said, “I’m shaking my pretty leaves.”
Whoosh went the wind and the gust knocked them down
And the five little poinsettias rolled around on the ground.
Copyright © Cybil Smith
Five little candles flickering in the night
The first one said, “Wow! My light is bright!”
The second one said, “I am glowing with pride.”
The third one said, “I am right here by your side.”
The fourth one said, “It’s so nice to shine.”
The fifth one said, “Our light is a beautiful sign.”
Flick went the flames as they continued to glow
And the five little candles burned for Jesus, you know.
Copyright © Cybil Smith