With eatables you've nearly filled my kitchen.

Ah, little ones! you've learned the better part.

They are the poor who lack the kindly heart;

And they the rich, the noble, and the high,

Who never willing pass the sufferer by.

Now comes my triumph. Children, speak up bright:

What day is this?

All. Christmas.

Little Girl. No; 'tis Christmas night!

Santa. That's true. Now tell me who, against the laws,