‘Twas the novena before Christmas and all through the residence,
there were candles and a crèche that pointed to God’s presence.
The decorations were up and the tree stood grand and tall,
and our house was made ready for a grand ole ball.
The youth at the parish and center had been prepared very well,
to be open for signs of His coming like a sleigh with its bell.
And Mama Margaret rallied all to one welcoming heart;
that Don Bosco desired to play his every part.
And so let everyone offer all that you can,
to make known how Jesus came among us as man.