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Since I spent a while living in Albuquerque when I was a kid and with my parents still living there, I have always thought this was appropriate during this time of the year:
It's Christmas in Albuquerque.
on the desert, there is snow!
Santa's sleigh circles high
while luminarias glow.
Posada pageants pass
under twinkling stars A caravan of decoration viewers
parade in their cars
tomorrow the biscochitos, posole and turkey;
can anything surpass Christmas in Albuquerque?
a red chili wreath is hung on the door
promising inside are warm people and more
the pinon pine makes a fine Christmas tree!
decorated with chili lights , it's a treat to see!
carolers sing and Shalako dancers twirl.
through the dark, crispy air
Comes an aroma to like
burning pinon branches
on a cold winter night
It's time for mass. The church bells toll.
the faithful gather to hear the greatest story retold
that warm, wonderful feeling
the sight and the sound;
of family and friends sharing
happiness they've found
and whether this Christmas is spent together
or far apart;
forever we carry Albuquerque and
each other in our heart.
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