We’re not the only ones

Who love the holidays

Critters too, love Christmas

In many special ways

Squirrels snack on gingersnaps

To celebrate the day

When their bellies are full

Together they all play

Bunnies search the field

For the elusive Man of Snow

Standing tall on bunny feet

They kiss the Snowman’s nose

Horses in the barn

Enjoy their Christmas mash

Warm oats and apple bits

Leave a sticky-sweet mustache

The solitary owl says,

“Hoo, hooooooo,” on Christmas night

For the gift of refuge

For the gift of flight

With a squeak, a purr,

A neigh, and a hoo, hooooooo

A Merry Christmas to all

A Merry Christmas to you