For this Christmas by James Whitcomb Riley

Name: For this Christmas
Author: James Whitcomb Riley

The poem describes a nostalgic and idyllic Christmas scene where children are busy with holiday preparations while adults reminisce about past Christmases. The speaker reflects on the passing of time and how it affects the way people experience the holiday season, but ultimately concludes that the spirit of Christmas remains unchanged despite the years.

By James Whitcomb Riley · First published 1880 · Genre: Poetry, Holiday, Traditional · 73 words

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Ye old-time stave that pealeth out / To Christmas revellers all, / At tavern-tap and wassail-bout, / And in ye banquet-hall. - / Whiles ye old burden rings again, / Add yet ye verse, as due: / "_God bless you, merry gentlemen_"- / _And gentlewomen, too! _

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Work type: Poem
Author: James Whitcomb Riley
Date: 1880 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Holiday, Traditional
Length: 73 words
Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs

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Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with a rhythmic and lyrical quality typical of poetry.
Holiday — The content revolves around Christmas, a central theme of the holiday genre.
Traditional — The use of old-time language and references to historical customs aligns with traditional themes.