"Ceremonies For Christmas" by Robert Herrick is a short poem brimming with the sights, sounds, and smells of a traditional Christmas celebration. The household bursts into cheerful motion as the great Yule log is hauled to the fire, lit with the ember saved from last year's flame, and the table fills with strong beer, white bread, and mince pies in the making. Herrick captures the warmth of communal festivity — music, drink, and the hopeful wish for good luck in the year ahead.

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