How Santa Came to Be

 ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house,

Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.

And goes the story about Christmas Eve,

And the jolly old man in whom we believe.

 

Have you even wondered how Santa came to be

So important to Christmas for you and for me?

Well, it all began a long time ago.

It was the night before Christmas, the earth was filled with snow.

 

The Townsfolk prepared their feast and festivity

But not a soul remembered the Savior’s nativity

All had forgotten in the final rush

How to make Christ’s birthday remembered to us.

 

The king of the Land, could not understand

How the true meaning of it all, was not recalled.

Something had to be done, to remember God’s son,

The people could not forget, their everlasting debt.

 

So the kingdom was searched for the most excellent plan

That would help us remember God’s gift to man.

Then an old fellow named Santa, who was so jolly and bright

Came up with the best plan that was offered that night. 

 

He said, “send a fellow each year at this time,

Who would help people be happy and comfort their minds.

He could help them remember that God loves us so

By bringing presents to both friend and foe.

 

“He would show by example that true love and joy

Come only when shared with each girl and each boy.”

It was decided that Santa’s plan would be just right,

And Santa was asked to play the part that very first night.

 

So from that Christmas night and down to today,

When one hears the bells jingling and sees the big sleigh

We know it is Santa up above

To remind the world of Jesus’ eternal love.

 

On this night before Christmas when you hear Santa come

Remember he’s doing it for the love of God’s son.

Remember that he teaches, as did Christ of old

That to give of one’s self is more precious than gold.