Dainty little stockings
Hanging in a row,
Blue, and grey, and scarlet,
In the firelight's glow.
Curly-pated sleepers
Safely tucked in bed;
Dreams of wondrous toy-shops
Dancing through each head.
Funny little stockings
Hanging in a row
Stuffed with sweet surprises,
Down from top to toe.
Skates, and balls, and trumpets,
Dishes, tops, and drums,
Books and dolls and candles,
Nuts and sugar-plums.
Little sleepers waking:
Bless me, what a noise!
Wish you merry Christmas,
Happy girls and boys!