Poetry about December

Poems about December celebrate the winter season and the spirit of the holidays. They explore themes of reflection, warmth, and togetherness amidst the cold. These poems often evoke imagery of snow, festive lights, and family gatherings, capturing the essence of hope and renewal as the year comes to a close.

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A Christmas Childhood

by Patrick Kavanagh

‘A Christmas Childhood’ reflects on youth from an adult’s perspective, understanding the fading wonder of childhood and its revival during Christmas.

Set during the cold month of December, the poem captures the stillness and beauty of winter days. The frost, the sharp light, and the glinting fruit all feel tied to this time of year. Christmas is gently woven into the background, and the reference to Bethlehem adds a quiet spiritual layer. December is not just a setting. It represents a moment when things feel still, magical, and deeply rooted in tradition, especially in a rural Irish childhood.

My father played the melodion

Outside at our gate;

There were stars in the morning east;

And they danced to his music.

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