Christmas Is Coming (Nursery Rhyme)

Summary


"Christmas Is Coming" is a beloved nursery rhyme that captures the festive spirit of the season in just a few playful lines. A plump goose signals that Christmas is near, while a kind old man holds out his hat, hoping for a penny or even a small ha'penny from passersby. At its heart, the rhyme is a gentle, joyful nudge toward generosity — and a warm blessing for those who have nothing to give at all.


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Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat
Please do put a penny in the old man’s hat
If you haven’t got a penny, the a ha’penny will do
If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you!


Credits

Ririro is the in-house editorial team at Ririro.com, dedicated to bringing timeless nursery rhymes, poems, and short stories to readers of all ages. "Christmas Is Coming" is one of the oldest English Christmas nursery rhymes, with roots believed to trace back to at least the 18th century, long cherished for its simple message of holiday giving.