A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS

Take a quart of pure Good Will,

Flavor well with Sympathy;

Boil it on the fire till

It is full of bubbling Glee.

Season with a dash of Cheer,

Mixed with Love and Tenderness;

Cool off in an atmosphere

That is mostly Kindliness.

Stick a dozen raisins in

Made of grapes from Laughter's vine,

And such fruits as you may win

In a purely Jocund line.

Make a batter from the cream

Of Good Spirits running high,

And you'll have a perfect dream

Of a Merry Christmas pie!