When in December In one of the most wondrous places Paris The city of light The skies can be painted gray Rain is in the air A hint of snow perhaps Apartments have a cold feel Yet the streets are adorned With holiday decorations Shops show their prettiest wares Chocolates and goodies Churches offer holiday programs Stores busy with shoppers Downtown lights decorated with pink Stores regaled in gold and silver Cafes full of people sipping coffee Hiding from the cold Itβs Paris in December A special magical time