Some Poems to Share for Hanukkah, Christmas, and the New Year

As we near Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, people of many faiths celebrate the return of light, along with the mystical and spiritual essence of the season. It is a time of great introspection, and observation of traditions old and new. It is a time to gather with loved ones, and also to reflect in quiet solitude. In the spirit of the season, which has as many facets as a snowflake in the moonlight, we bring you a few poems to share with family and friends, or to enjoy alone, as we honor Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice, and the New Year…

Hanukkah Poems

Light the Festive Candles by Aileen Lucia Fisher

Honorary Jew by John Repp

Chanukah Lights Tonight by Steven Schneider

Christmas Poems

[little tree] by e. e. cummings

Christmas Tree Lots by Chris Green

The Oxen by Thomas Hardy

Sonnet in the Shape of a Potted Christmas Tree by George Starbuck

Winter Poems

Those Winter Sundays by Robert Hayden

The Snow Fairy by Claude McKay

Winter Solstice Chant by Annie Finch

New Year’s Resolution Poems

On Quitting by Edgar Albert Guest

Burning the Old Year by Naomi Shihab Nye

New Year’s Day by Kim Addonizio

Carrie Reed
The Mill Falls Blogging Team

Source: The Poetry Foundation

Ornament photo by gardener41
Winter Tree photo by Samya_Photography