peppermint winds

sweet and minty

danced in the breeze


like whipped cream

on pumpkin pie

fell the snow

ever so lightly


the evergreens powdered

with a soft blanket

of sugar


sweet carols rang

throughout the night

echoing joyously


cinnamon scents

wafted from the kitchen

the aroma of

a symphony of spices

filled their noses


dancing flames

to heat

cold feet


knowing smiles

tiptoeing toddlers

warm hands

cheery hearts


oh, how i love christmas eve