Why can't they celebrate Christmas

The way we used to do,

The Queen at three

And then high tea

And grandad in the loo?

Why can't they celebrate Christmas

The way it was of old

With stockings hung

And loads of fun

And children doing what they are told?

Why can't they celebrate Christmas

As it was in the past

With holly berries

And tiny sherries

And drunks at midnight mass?

Why can't they celebrate Christmas

When church was the place to be

To sing and pray

And spend the day

Without wall-to-wall TV?

Why can't they celebrate Christmas

Without the need to dabble

For nowadays

Nativity Plays

Are Whoops-a-daisy-angel?

Why can't they celebrate Christmas

Innocently, without care,

Before Dr Who

And Superman II

And Snowmen walked in the air?

And why can't I celebrate Christmas

For what it is today

With family, friends

And all that pretends

To 21st century ways?

For then I could celebrate Christmas

Without any complaint or moan

And raise a cheer

For all to hear

Merry Christmas to everyone!

Brian HIck 25.12.08

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