The Legend Of Santa Claus Poem by Marieta Maglas

Refrain:
The legend of our sweet Santa Claus
In December begins
Up on the rooftops, when eight strong paws
Make sounds of reindeer twins.

Santa had another noted name,
He was a simple man
Called Nicholas living for no fame.
He was a Christian.

His parents died when he was still young,
In a village in Greece.
Thinking of Jesus, his thoughts he strung
To help poor kids in peace.

Refrain:
The legend of our sweet Santa Claus
In December begins
Up on the rooftops, when eight strong paws
Make sounds of reindeer twins.

Under Diocletian he became
Bishop in a mission.
He was imprisoned and put to shame.
He changed the tradition.

In time, St. Nicholas' life and deed
Have become a story.
He was a helper of those in need,
A man in the glory.

Refrain:
The legend of our sweet Santa Claus
In December begins
Up on the rooftops, when eight strong paws
Make sounds of reindeer twins.

Nicholas became Dutch Sinter Klass~
the children changed his name.
The Bishop's red cloak changed with time's glass
In clothes for Santa's fame.

On that day, folks wait for him to come~
the spirit of giving.
The Christmas tree is no longer glum
And it looks like living.

Refrain:
The legend of our sweet Santa Claus
In December begins
Up on the rooftops, when eight strong paws
Make sounds of reindeer twins.

Down the chimney comes Papa Noel
Quite slipping and sliding
From his sky with reindeer and sleigh bells~
Just gnashing and gliding.

Spreading stardust glittering at night,
He brings gifts for the kids.
They pray and sing in the Divine Light.
Then, to sky his sleigh skids.

Refrain:
The legend of our sweet Santa Claus
In December begins
Up on the rooftops, when eight strong paws
Make sounds of reindeer twins

Poem by Marieta Maglas