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King Christmas

Barber, Joseph. "King Christmas." New York Saturday Press. 23 Dec. 1865: 330.
Type: 
newspaper
Genre: 
poetry
Abstract: 

This poem is 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.