The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

King Christmas

Barber, Joseph. "King Christmas." New-York Saturday Press, December 24, 1858, 2.
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

A joyous celebration of Christmas, metaphorically comparing the holiday to a King. Despite its joviality, we are reminded in the final line that, as in any kingdom, there are always "God's poor" to think about.