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HRISTMAS gifts for darling grandma&mdash; Loving counsel we must take, What to buy to grace her Christmas, What to seek, or choose, or make.

She cares not for gold and silver, Nor the treasures they will buy; Silken robe and shining trinket Folded in their wrappings lie.

Fred shall give her fragrant flowers, Sprays of roses, spikes of bloom; Lilie paint a text beloved To adorn her sunny room.

Hal shall pile in purple clusters, Grapes, the drops of summer's blood Caught by autumn when the sunshine Lanced the glowing summer wood.

I must find some dainty slippers, Lined with fur from toe to heel, Or a coif of something misty That her white hair won't conceal.

Christmas gifts for grandma sleeping Not poor gifts of human love; Something sent by thoughtful angels From the Glory up above; 6*