My earliest memories of Christmas Eve 

Are of intense excitement and anticipation

The magic of Santa delivering gifts

Singing carols around the Christmas tree

Huge family gatherings and merriment

In those days the spirit of Christmas was so real

Struggles and hardships were put on hold

Through the generosity of family friends and good neighbors

Nobody in our circle was left to feel cold or go hungry back then

I could never have imagined a Christmas like 2020

Having to forgo spending quality time with family members was really tough

It felt like somebody had taken away the Christmas spirit

Nobody wants to give or receive the gift of Covid-19 at Christmas

The virus lives on but thankfully we are no longer in lock-down

So step outside and spread some Christmas spirit

Just try not to spread any viruses

Merry Cheeky Monkey Christmas