Noel: A Ballade for Christmas
"Noel: A Ballade for Christmas" by Carolyn Wells rings in the season with the sound of church bells, children's carols, and the crack of a blazing Yule log. Each stanza builds the warmth of Christmas through vivid images — snapdragon rings, flying sleighs, and the mistletoe's timeless charm — until the refrain swells into a communal shout of joy. The poem moves from festive revelry to quiet devotion, capturing the moment when even the sternest hearts soften and goodwill overtakes all spite.
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