Christmas: jingle bells and holly,

Santa Claus so round and jolly,

Cheerful songs and sparkling snow

Fragrant trees and candle glow.

Children's eyes wide with wonder

As they survey their yearly plunder

Everyone filled with peace and love

And gentle blessings from above.

Over Iraq deadly birds soar

War ships ride at anchor off shore

For the moment we sing the hymn

Of peace on earth, good will to men.