Sunday 20 December 2020

"An English Christmas"- The 1st Edition of The Christmas Poetry Festival for Students (December 2020)

Santa (by Ruxandra Petroșel)

In the silence of the night

When the candles burn so bright

A magic man dressed all in rubies

Visits your house, just like in movies;

He sprinkles joy, kindness and love

While ice fairies fall from above.


People everywhere have heard of him,

His face is unknown, we only know his hymn;

Every time you hear the goofy “ho ho ho’s”,

You shout cheerfully “Oh, it’s Santa Claus!” 


Father Christmas gifts each one

On his list with what’s desired.

But he also reminds us to have fun

And acknowledge what we’ve acquired.


Santa travels lots and lots

To warm our souls with his thoughts;

He mutters slowly words that glisten:

“Although you are here or at a distance

I will graciously wish you a Merry Christmas!”


Dear Santa (by Daria Mazilu)

I hope you are alright 

And you have no positive covid tests

Because there won’t be a Merry Christmas

As we would expect.

We’d like to be together

Everywhere and anyhow, 

But we know this isn’t possible, 

We’re just wandering around.

Yes, we understand

That we should stay home and safe

No parties and no gatherings, 

But all we want to say

Is that we want back the Christmas 

That we always had, 

With no rules and no restrictions, 

This is all that we ask.

If you could bring us a vaccine, Santa, 

This would mean so much

And we promise we’ll be good 

For the rest of our lives.


Santa Claus (by Georgiana Gioroc)

Santa Claus is coming to town

And it's snowing all around!

He drives his sleigh all through the night

To bring us all that is bright.

He delivers Christmas gifts

To every single child

Even the ones who haven’t been

Too meek or far too kind.

Wearing his warm red coat,

Remembering each and every note,

Down the chimney, with a smile

After travelling many a mile!


Christmas  Poem (by Casian Drugea)

The holidays have arrived,

I decorated the Christmas tree,

And in the greatest hurry

I’m creating a greetings card.


Relatives, friends and everyone,

Remind yourselves you exist!

Forgetting how once upon a time,

Children went from gate to gate.


Pick up the receiver and call!

Stop looking on the internet,

For old, very old text messages,

And always too impersonal.


Christmas Poem (by Monalisa Huduncă)

Now we have grown up, don't believe in Santa anymore,

We're not the children that we were before.

But instead, in miracles we do believe,

And the Christmas spirit will not leave.

Although there are hard times with the face mask,

We have just a little favour to ask:

We want the planet cured back, no virus, no pain,

We want to hug our entire world again!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!


Christmas Joy (by Daniela Burghiu)

Snowflakes fall slowly

And they lie on the frozen ground;

The carol-singers reach the doors

To bring us all a lot of joy.

Children open their gifts,

Many miracles happen:

People gather together

To celebrate Christmas.

Everyone feels the spirit of Christmas 

in their own special way

Some by doing good deeds, 

others by having fun,

But we all enjoy a wonderful feast.


Christmas Poem (by Andreea Ciortan)

In our warm hearts, Christmas has arrived,

Everything seems much more alive,

Everywhere you find the beautiful blanket of snow,

And there is much more you need to know…

The wonderful Santa Claus will appear,

At night, to cheer up the atmosphere,

He will bring so many gifts,

For the happiness of all the kids.


Poem for Christmas (by Randa Saadeh)

The most beautiful time of the year has arrived, 

We need to show the world that we are kind

And stay with our loved ones on Christmas night 

Waiting for the blessing of Lord, that little light... 

Unfortunately, this year something has changed

Because of the pandemic, special means something else.

And all the world is now sunk in sadness 

But for Christmas we have to show up gladness!


Christmas Wish (by Claudiu Cîrmacianu)

Oh, beautiful Christmas,        

Full of joy and thankfulness, 

The greatest of the celebrations 

It is time for reconciliation!

May God forgive our sins,

May we learn from our mistakes 

To create a better tomorrow 

Without hatred and cynicism.


Christmassy (by Rareș Constantin)

Snowflakes falling on the trees

From spruce to pine to evergreen

Moonlight shines throughout the land

Sparking joy in every heart.


Next to burning ember light

Stockings lie in sheer delight 

As we gather round the tree

Watching it with mighty glee.


Grandma baking apple tarts

While the children's carols start

Songs of old and new tradition

Spreading joy is their ambition.


Christmas spirit’s won us all

As the clouds begin to fall

Bringing us together home

Like a spell from an old tome.


At home for Christmas (by Antonia Nedelcu)

For a really special Christmas

You should have a celebration

With your family at home, 

No more partying, just stay safe

Waiting for the Lord to bless you

And, of course, for Santa Claus

With a good vaccine for all!


The Masked Santa (by Bianca Ivan)

Santa Claus is coming,

He’s coming to town

But now he looks so weird

And I guess we all know why.

He's wearing a face mask 

And very thick gloves too,

He doesn't come close to us, 

He stands away, afraid to move.

You could think he is upset,

But he is just really worried

About our family’s health.

"We’re still in a pandemic!”

He says shedding a tear,

“I hope to hug you all with love, 

When I return next year!"


Together for Christmas (by Ștefania Mareș)

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Today is a special day,

Today we are home for Christmas,

To spend a happy time together,

With family and a few friends.

The fir-tree is now decorated,

The wood burns in our stove,

And we are all hopeful and happy,

Listening to Christmas songs.


Christmas Wish (by Berti Grigore)

I've been waiting for Christmas, 

And it’s almost here. 

I've been waiting for Christmas,

But it’s not like last year.

In 2020, we’ve had our share of pain

I know better times are coming, 

I just wish they were here.

The years of Christmas past

Seem like a beautiful dream,

But for this corona virus  

Turning our lives upside down!

I feel a better time is coming, 

I just wish it were here now.


It’s Christmas! (by Lavinia Morogan)

Christmas is coming soon

With Santa on his sleigh.

And we are ready for his arrival

With warm milk and some cake.

Under the beautifully-adorned tree 

We will find his generous gifts

But Christmas is not about them 

It's about spending time with family.


It’s Christmas! (by Antonia Moise)

Christmas is coming 

The whole world is getting ready

For Santa and for Rudolf 

To bring beautiful gifts

Under the decorated Christmas trees.


The Christmas spirit (by Ruxandra Iordache)

Christmas is coming 

And we are all waiting for it.

The snowflakes are falling

While we are decorating the tree.


Christmas time is the season

When we try to be really good,

'Cause Santa's watching us all

To remind us that we should.


Christmas Today (by Patricia Băcanu)

Christmas, the children's favorite holiday,

With Santa Claus and his elves,

With family nights of singing carols

And sharing gifts with love.

That time of year still brings us closer,

Even if we cannot meet

‘Cause meeting everyone in person

Might cause them to get sick.

So, no more present lists from me 

This year I only have one wish:

Dear Santa Claus, instead of gifts

Give us a world without covid!


A Christmas like no other (by Bogdan Ioan Neculai Iustinian)

This Christmas is much more

Different than the others,

But we still can be together

With our mums and our dads, 

Our sisters and our brothers.


One year ago, for example,

Me and one of my friends

Went carolling in the village, 

But now everything has changed, 

And all the songs are thrown away. 


In these awful circumstances 

We'll have to stay home only

That's what Christmas will be like

But at least, we'll not be lonely. 


I really hope that soon enough

The snowflakes will start falling

And that it will make everyone

Feel the spirit of Christmas

The one we use to have and love.


Magic Christmas Fairytale (by Teodora Urduzan)

Christmas...

A simple word that brings us joy

And unites our souls

Carols are heard everywhere 

And a magical landscape

Is created by the snow.

With families getting together, 

And everything so wonderful 

The smell of cinnamon 

Brings everyone under the tree

Where we can unwrap our gifts 

And count our blessings.


This year (by Maria Ceompec)

This year has been different from all points of view

For instance, there is always a mask waiting for you, 

We have had to keep our social distance, too.

Santa, please, tell me, what will you do? 


Christmas is my favorite moment of the year

And I hope that you'll do anything to be here.

You'll have to make things different, do you hear me?

You can’t leave us alone near the Christmas tree. 

    

It's Christmas time (by Elena Panait)

It’s the time of carols and gifts,

Of the decorated homes and trees, 

Of the arrival of Father Christmas!

A time of hope and joy, 

So that from now on,

The whole world of beloved children

May become more loving and better people.      


A special gift, happiness (by Ștefania Vlad)

It’s finally Christmas time,

The time of joy, love and kindness!

Santa Claus is on his way

To bring us presents and happiness,

To melt the children’s hearts 

And all the parents’souls.

But how can we welcome Santa Claus?

We become kinder and more diligent

And serve him some homemade scones! 


So this is Christmas? (by Ștefania Stoica)

Our Christmas was nice

Until this virus spread around

And now, when Santa comes

With a face mask and some pills

He will find no friends and no relatives

‘Cause everyone will meet online.


A different kind of Christmas (by Elena State)

Christmas is that holiday

Full of magic, light and colour,

When all the children are eagerly waiting

For Santa to appear on their way.


But this year everything’s different

And Santa is wearing a face mask

Because there's still a pandemic

And the world hasn't recovered yet.


On Christmas Day (by Victoria Cîrstea)

It's Christmas Day,

And we're all happy

The lights are blinking

And the stars are twinkling.


My mom has baked some cookies 

And the smell of Christmas is here

We give presents to each other,

On behalf of Santa and his reindeer.


Christmas is coming (by Ștefan Bratosin)

The snow's covering the world, 

This makes me really happy

Santa should come with all our gifts

While I'm staying with my family.


The Christmas lights are like the stars

And the city is their sky

I see snowmen in all the yards

This beautiful scenery makes me cry.


A Christmas Dream (by Nicoleta Andrei)

This year can be so special         

If you forget about the mask

And for a glorious moment 

You remember your loved ones.

Wearing a mask is no reason

To keep your spiritual distance

So, let’s allow the birth of Jesus

To make our world more peaceful.


The Magic of Christmas (by Adelin Murea)

The magical holiday season has come,

Full of joy and lots of other gifts,

The snow is falling on the ground

Like a bright white cloak, to bring us peace.


Impatient children are waiting for Father Christmas

And his sleigh arrives on Christmas Eve, 

With lots of desired presents and fulfilled wishes

With a lot of surprises and a lot of relief.      


Christmas Poem (by Adrian Teodor)

The Christmas tree is shining

Like the presents under its leaves

The family lunch is our tradition

So I help my mother set the table for it.


What is Christmas? (by Adelin- Petrisor Cîrstian)

Christmas is fast approaching

Among the snowflakes in the distance,

And Santa comes quickly, too,

With health, happiness and gifts.


But Christmas is not about a present,

Family is the spirit of Christmas itself;

So, don't forget to enjoy their presence

And be there for those you love best.


The Magic of Christmas (by Marian Cojocaru)

Christmas, the loveliest holiday,

Both magical and fun,

Turns our world into a fairy land

And makes the children smile.


Santa Claus brings us presents,

Our homes are warm and cosy,

The fir-trees have been decorated

And the carol-singers are ready.  


A different Christmas (by Claudiu Eduard Radu)

Christmas is the holiday 

Which makes every child happy 

Not only for the snow outside 

But also for the gifts brought by Santa.

This year, it will be different 

As Santa may not come this way

We’ll be at home with our family

Staying safe and taking care of them.


The joy of the Christmas (by Alexandra Botan)

Christmas, the beautiful holiday,

When we are better and we smile all day,

Without thinking sadly about 

Receiving gifts with a mask over our mouth.

We decorate the Christmas tree with joy 

And always in the snow we play,

Waiting for Santa Claus to come

With his traditional “ho, ho, ho”,

Bringing us such beautiful gifts 

This is what I call Christmas bliss.


Christmas (by Beniamin Pavel)

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho,

Santa is coming!

We are all looking forward to his arrival

On Christmas night!


Those who are good

Will receive lots of gifts,

And every family

Will stay together.


A Christmas Wish (by Daniel Pavel)

Christmas has come, 

with many blessings, 

Let us all rejoice,

Let's play, children!  

Let's wait happily

For the coming of Santa Claus, 

And let our childlike spirit

Share happiness and joy.


Christmas (by Victor Andrei Furtună)

It's the time of the year,

when you spend your time with family

and wait,

for the big, old man in red.


You wait under the tree,

the magical one,

Able to make presents appear,

overnight.


Christmas for Me (by Bianca Zota)

Christmas is a day you can't compare,

Because your family is always there,

Even in the cold of night,

When people are full of light.


I really love this season,

Because it gives us all a reason

To start being good with everyone

Build a kind world under the sun!


The table has so much good food,

We are all in our best mood,

Christmas is a special day,

Every child wants to play.


We are all on the floor,

Carolers knock at the door

They sing us a carol,

They sing us a Christmas song...


Christmas Poem (by Antonia Panait)

Christmas is different this year,

The pandemic spread all over the place

Nothing is familiar anymore I fear

But we have to find our strength. 


Carols are no longer sung at the door

We have to keep our distance;

But Christmas is still here and for us all

We must do our best to keep its brilliance.


All I want from Santa (by Alexandra State)

On Christmas night

Santa will show up

And, in the distance, 

We will see a light.

Santa and his sleigh

Will be flying in the sky

To bring my gift of peace

And vanish in the dark.


Santa Claus (by Ovidiu Vlădescu)

Santa's handing out the presents

From an enchanted sack;

We take out as much as we can

Then thank him from our heart.

Horses, toy trains, dolls and gadgets

Chocolate, candy, gingerbread,

All the children get excited

And then refuse to go to bed.


Christmas Day (by Margarita Ghica)

It's Christmas day,

In the morning we pray,

While kids have fun

Outside, in the sun. 

All covered in snow 

It doesn't really show

They like it inside 

But who really cares?

When you go downstairs

There are presents everywhere

And everyone feels great.


A Christmas Story  (by Andra Ivan)

Last night in bed,

we wrote a perfect poem

about Christmas in our heads.

The words sparkled, 

the carol lyrics shone, 

And then we opened our eyes

and all the words were gone.

The poem may be lost

But Santa came to our house

And he restored our hope.


Christmas Poem (by Anna Ghica)

It's the 25th of December

But do you remember

What is celebrated

On this special date?


We all know and say

It's our Saviour's birthday! 

He came on the earth 

To show us God's worth.


So in that case 

We all should show grace

That's why we celebrate

On this specific date.


Come Closely (by Daiana Ariciu)

Listen closely so you can hear the Christmas bells ring!

Listen closely to the carolers who start to sing!

Listen to the kids writing to Santa asking for everything!


Look at all the pure and bright snow!

Look at all the children making snowballs ready to throw!

Look at all the Christmas Trees sharing their glow!


No Time like Christmas (by Alexia Deliu)                     

Jingles in the air,

Snow falling slowly on the ground,

Cinnamon and orange smells all around.


Let’s go back home

Christmas is a time to spend together

A family celebration everywhere.

 

What a stressful year!

But when round the fir-tree we gather

We feel only love and hug each other.


Where is Santa Claus? (by Răzvan State)

Winter has come,

We even have some snow

But Santa hasn’t come 

Maybe something is wrong.

Maybe he’s lost his mask 

And now he’s looking for it

We’re waiting in the house

For him to bring us gifts.


Gifts for Christmas (by Roxana Popescu)

Santa Claus is coming to our town 

Snowflakes are dancing all around 

We hear the sleigh bells ringing 

Santa Claus has just arrived!

The sack is empty right now, 

The kids have all his presents!

But he’ll come again next year 

So just be a good person!


Have a Merry Christmas! (by Iuliana Toncu)

Christmas is a holiday

That makes you happy;

So, stay with your family

And enjoy the special day.

Decorate the fir-tree

Open a gift or two,

Sit down at the table

And eat Christmas food.


Christmas is coming! (by Bianca Bulfei)

Christmas is not just about Santa

It is the feast of Christ.

It is about love, happiness and kindness

With family and friends. 

Because this day is holy

And nobody should feel lonely.


Missing Christmas (by Lucia Piștea)

I’ve always loved Christmas,

It’s been my favorite time,

And when Covid just showed up

I still thought we would be fine.


I used to wait for it every year

To spend this time together,

With my family and my friends

But this year is harder than ever.


Christmas is a new season 

When you feel much better,

When you're waiting for the snow

And it feels like “it's forever”.


I want the old days back,

The old Christmas again,

When the things were good

When there wasn't any pain.


While waiting for the presents 

To appear in our house,

We only wish for normal days

And to go back to class. 


I’ve said this thing once 

And I'll say it again,

I miss you, old Christmas,

I miss the days without this pain.


A Magical Time (by Andra Stanciu)

Christmas is that day of the year,

When children play and sing without fear,

They are waiting to open their presents

And feel the magic that surrounds them. 


Santa is very generous and kind,

His gifts bring joy to our hearts,

Every December, on the 25th,

Christmas is magical every year!


Christmas Wishes (by Daniel Badea)

I want a laptop for Christmas,

Some sweets and fruit as well,

Because I am a good child,

And get very good grades.

My sister wants fruit and sweets,

She loves them very much; 

Our parents want only good health

The most important present.


Happy for Christmas (by Irina Japie)

Santa is coming tonight 

With jingle bells swinging in the air

His reindeer are flying through the stars

And joy is spread everywhere.

All are happy

And wait for gifts from Santa!


Santa Claus (by Ștefania Stătescu)

His clothes are red,

He's wearing white gloves

He is old and generous

Long and white is his beard. 

He's wearing a red costume

His sleigh is driven by reindeer

Which can fly round the world

To make wishes come true.


A Happy and Safe Christmas (by Vlăduț Chiriac)

It's December, 

Santa Claus is coming,

I'm so impatient to adorn the tree!

The snow is not here yet

It's cold, but not enough. 


Everybody wants to celebrate 

The birth of Jesus Christ.

This year is also the first time 

When we can't go carol-singing,

It's the first time when on New Year's Eve 

There will be no huge festivities.


Christmas Feast (by Beatrice Popa)

 December is the month of joy,

 December is the month of gifts, 

 It's that month of the year,

When mom makes the best dishes.

Christmas is the special time

When all families get together

Around the Christmas tree, 

Enjoying their loved ones’ presence.


Waiting for Christmas (by Darius Vasile)

Christmas is more than a day in December,

It’s all of those things that we love to remember, 

For presents we are after,

For candy and joy,

I’ve been waiting for Christmas

I’ve been a good boy.


A Merry, Merry Christmas! (by Ștefan Șindrilaru)

Oh, Christmas, wonderful feast,

Celebrating the birth of Jesus!

All our wishes can come true

If we have been kind and good.


Everyone listens to lovely carols

And thinks about our Lord;

Everything is so bright and beautiful

And the snow outside is so soft.


But on this day full of good,

You have to do your best for all:

For the people who have nothing,

For all the children in the world.


God will come to you surely

And give you the best of Him

You have do to nothing more

Than to be a good Christian.

         

 Our dear Santa (by Roxana Georgescu)

 On snowy paths

 Through frozen windows,

 A jolly face can be seen,

 Who is it?

 He's our dear old man,

 Who comes every year,

 With big and small gifts

 For all the good children.



Friday 11 December 2020

An eTwinning live event to disseminate the results of the Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking

    The members of the eTwinning community were invited to participate online in an eTwinning event meant to raise awareness and express solidarity with the victims of human trafficking everywhere. 

    At the end of an online campaign organised between November 25 and December 10, 2020, by a team of 10th graders studying at "Radu Vlădescu" Theoretical High School, the urgency of combating all forms of violence and abuse against the most vulnerable members of our community - children and young women - was finally understood by many European citizens who expressed their solidarity with our noble cause. The role of education, as one of the most effective human trafficking prevention tools, was reiterated and the young European volunteers' efforts were acknowledged and praised, encouraging them to remain an inspiration to their colleagues and teachers and continue to lead the way as far as similar educational and civic enterprises are concerned.

    On Human Rights Day, the eTwinning live event was the perfect occasion to share the experience and results of the Romanian students' initiative with other eTwinning teachers and take a public stand, together, for human rights, for equity and dignity and for a safer, more humane world, where exploitation, torture, cruelty and abuse are not silently permitted!