The
Christmas Surprise
Tis ten days before
Christmas
as people arrive at Spirit
of Christ.
The annual dinner is
almost ready
The line of persons coming
in is quite steady.
Greeters welcome all as
they walk in
All their faces in a
pleasant grin.
They have a very long list
and hoped no one has been
missed.
A few had gathered to
decorate
making the room look
absolutely great.
Decorations hung from the
ceiling with care.
While evergreen smells
drifted through the air.
Everyone waited for Santa
to appear
with his bag full of love
and good cheer.
Before the jolly fellow
would arrive
The spirit of Christmas
was so alive.
Remembering that night so
long ago
when a baby's birth made
every thing glow.
We celebrate Baby Jesus'
birth
born to the Virgin Mary
upon this earth.
Oh, what a beautiful and
glorious sight.
As angels sang, Oh Holy
Night
Cooks in the kitchen
prepare a special feast
while every one's joy was
rising like yeast.
Photos were up for all to
enjoy
Santa was coming, oh boy,
oh boy, oh boy.
Colors of red, green and
white
made for a festive sight.
A fellow in a red suit
might appear
with a ho ho ho for all to
hear.
The room sparkled in
colors so gay
as we waited for Santa in
his red sleigh.
But, wait, what's this we
hear?
Maybe we should all give a
great big cheer.
Bells are ringing,
laughter all around
makes for a happy, happy
sound.
Who's coming through the
door
with a bag of good wishes
galore.
If you are Santa's fans,
Let's all clap our hands
to greet our visitor
tonight
who is every one's delight!
E. Moscoso
December 1, 2014
Santa's arrival wasn't quite a surprise because before we could welcome him with the readings, he opened the door and in a booming voice greeted everyone with a "Merry Christmas!"
We decided to read the verses while he sat in a decorated rocking chair and waited for us to greet him with thunderous applause. The introduction was read by various members of Young At Heart of Spirit of Christ Catholic Community. Santa began his spiel with another big "Ho" "Ho" "Ho" and entertained the group with the tale of The Night Before Christmas. His interjections were clever and humorous. I marveled at how he could have the whole story memorized! He led the singing of songs like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Jingle Bells. He got people up to do the Hokey Pokey and he graciously took pictures with the many persons wanting a picture with Santa.
Everyone was in a jolly mood, the meal of ham and potatoes was good, and the decorations were beautiful. Young at Heart is able to function because of all the wonderful people who donate their time to help in the kitchen, with the decorating, a photographer who roams around taking pictures and with greeters at the door welcoming people. The president of the club said to me, "I am so proud of everyone who helps make these meals a success! It is really a united effort and it could not be done without them!"
Most dressed in Christmas attire or at the very least, wore the colors of Christmas! The hugging and the wishes for a Merry Christmas could be heard over and over again. By the look on faces, I would venture to say that every one enjoyed the Christmas luncheon. 
As Santa left with his bag full of toys, his voice boomed out: "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!"
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