Why Do the Bells of Christmas Ring?

 Why Do the Bells of Christmas Ring?

by Eugene Field

Why do the bells of Christmas ring?

Why do little children sing?

Once a lovely shining star,

Seen by shepherds from afar,

Gently moved until its light

Made a manger's cradle bright.

There a darling baby lay,

Pillowed soft upon the hay;

And its mother sung and smiled:

This is Christ, the holy Child!

  Therefore bells for Christmas ring,

Therefore little children sing.