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Arnold Kellett’s poem offers a bright promise in the aftermath of Christmas.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem offers a bright promise in the aftermath of Christmas.
Christmas customs brighten up mid-winter, says Arnold Kellett's poem, yet at the centre of Christmas there is a simple manger-bed.
Arnold Kellett's poem tells of the enduring wonder eencapsulated in the school nativity play.
Arnold Kellett wrote this poem in memory of Princess Diana.
Arnold Kellett prayed that we should be released from our Christmas greed.
Arnold Kellett's poem tells of an innocent misunderstanding.
Arnold Kellett made this translation of the French carol 'I'l1 est ne le divin enfant'
Arnold Kellett’s poem reflects upon one of the New Testament’s most famous stories.
Arnold Kellett’s poem poses and answers the question:If Jesus Christ was born today, where would it be?
Arnold Kellett's poem advocates a quiet, thoughful Christmas.
Arnold Kellett writes about a Druid healing tradition, and kisses sweet.
Arnold Kellett’s poem suggests a telly-less Christmas is no bad thing.
Do you see holly as a crown of thorns?
Arnold Kellett’s poem firmly reminds us of the true message of Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem celebrates a British Christmas tradition.
Arnold Kellett’s poem suggests that a vandal’s stone can reveal the true nature of God.
After seeing his grandchildren happily playing with a big cardboard box on Christmas morning Arnold Kellett was prompted to write this poem.
Arnold Kellett longed for a Christmas that was far deeper than layers of coloured wrapping paper.
Arnold Kellett’s poem assures us that the message of Christmas can overcome bad news.
Arnold Kellett's poem tells of a new pilgrim vow.
Arnold Kellett’s poem has advice on how to deal with Christmas visitors.
Arnold Kellett’s poem reminds us to beware of the “invader’’who can steal our Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem reminds us of what makes life worth living.
Arnold Kellett’s poem emphases the need to preserve the celebration and the message of Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem tells of the most beguiling new babe in history.
Arnold Kellett’s poem warns of the dangers of convivial freedom.
Arnold Kellett’s poem speculates on how John Wesley would react to the way we now celebrate Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem invites us to join the Jesus birthday party.
Since Christmas is compulsory you might as well enjoy it, says Arnold Kellett.
Arnold Kellett’s poem expresses tender memories of childhood.
Arnold Kellett wrote this poem following a visit to the Church of the Holy Nativity in Bethlehem after noticing Arab Christian children walking through the very low doorway.
Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us that Christmas can be the loneliest day of the year.
Arnold Kellett’s poem advocates switching off the TV and concentrating on the real meaning of Christmas.
Even at Christmas there’s bloodshed and loss, says Arnold Kellett.
Home’s a place of honest love, says Arnold Kellett in this moving poem.
Our mounds of food cannot conceal
The scandalous Third World beggar's meal...
Besides the glitter and the feasting there is need for sombre thoughts at Christmas, as Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us.
Arnold Kellett's poem indicates the historical justifcation for using the word Xmas as a short form for Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem tells in East Yorkshire dialect how turkey arrived in a village in the Big County.
Arnold Kellett's poem poem expresses a plea for Christmas tears to become Christmas joy.
Writing in the style of Milton, Arnold Kellett deplores the wealth that will not feel the pain of hungry millions.
Arnold Kellett's thoughts were not on personal pleasure as he ate his Christmas pudding.
Arnold Kellett's poem was prompted by an Act of Parliament in 1652 which abolished Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem expresses a longing for Christmas as it used to be.
Seeing a robin on Christmas Day reminded Arnold Kellett of life's true values.
Arnold Kellett's poem tells of a centuries-old Yorkshire custom.
Arnold Kellett's sentimental words celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas.
Arnold Kellett’s poem is a sad memorial to a fading custom.
Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us of the true value and meaning of this day.
Arnold Kellett’s poem concerns the discomforts and dissatisfactions of a commercialised Christmas.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem suggests that you never forget a Hark The Herald shouting match.
Arnold Kellett wrote the following Christmas poem for one of his grandchildren.
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Arnold Kellett emphasises the illuminating hope of Christmas good tidings.
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Arnold Kellett, using the dialect of the West Riding, tells of a Yorkshire Christnas.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem tells of the vast all-cheering glow of God’s goodwill.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem anticipates a world set free to share its food and joys.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem poses a question: When you stop and think, what does Christmas mean to you?
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Arnold Kellett’s poem celebrates the true spirit of Christmas.
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During the census ordered by Caesar Augustus did some Roman soldier on duty in Bethlehem record the birth of Jesus?
Arnold Kellett suggests in this poem an answer to that question.
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There are reasons aplenty for the Christ child to cry, as Arnold Kellett's poem reveals.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us of the harsh fate of the babe born on Christmas day.
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Arnold Kellett looks with a cool eye on the “annual Christmas fib’’.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reveals that bad news at Christmas can bring reflections on the true meaning of the season.
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In Arnold Kellett’s poem Santa laments that he is only doing half the job he should be doing.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem tells of the birth which brought the greatest of all pleges.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem makes you wonder why womenfolk should welcome Christmas.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us of an event which dwarfs all science fiction dreams.
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Arthur Kellett points out that Jesus Christ is the Greek form of the Hebrew "Joshua, Messiah''.
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Arnold Kellett, focusinjg on the true meaning of Christmas, reminds us that twelve million children a year still die of hunger and preventable disease.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem celebrates the most famous of all events.
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Arnold Kellett offers a new and joyful Christmas hymn to the tune Dix.
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Arnold Kellett again highlights in rhyme the true meaning of Christmas.
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A Christmas cactus blossoms in time to honour the Saviour's birth in this poem by Arnold Kellett.
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Arnold Kellett's poem focuses on the key responsibility of being a Christian.
Those who really care about Christmas are not bothered whether or not it is white with snow, says Arnold Kellett’s poem.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us that the true value of Christmas is there beneath the glossy wrappings.
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Arnold Kellett's poem expresses a yearning for the days when Christmas presents were surprises.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Arnold Kellet writes the following carol to be sung to the tune: Benevento.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem raises the question: will those innocent children taking part in a nativity play remember its message in later years?
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Arnold Kellett’s poem revivies memories of the joy of caroling.
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Arnold Kellett's poem suggests that five little fingers can represent the ultimate in power and compassion.
Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us that we used to celebrate Christmas on a modest scale.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem stresses that Christmas means caring.
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Arnold Kellett’s poem tells of both the joy and anguish of Christmas morn.
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In Arnold Kellett's poem a late-delivered Christmas card stays a far more Christian act.
...Where children stare with pleading eyes, Where filth and fly-blown squalor dwell, Where some, this night, will starve to death...
Arnold Kellett’s conscience-pricking poem compels us to remember that for all too many Christmas is just a continuation of misery and poverty.
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Arnold Kellett is less than overwhelmed by the commercialism of Christmas.
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Dies Natalis Sous Invicti - The Day of the Birth of the Unconquered Sun
But was December 25th the birth day of the Saviour. Arnold Kellett's poem raises the question - and poses a task.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us that the very measuring of the years should prompt Christians to justify their name.
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Arnold Kellett's poem emphasises that there is humbug in the sending of many Christmas cards - but also an entrancing Christmas magic.
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Arnold Kellett reminds us that our Christmas joy was bought by the greatest sacrifice and pain.
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There is Someone who loves Planet Earth, as Arnold Kellett's poem reveals.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us of the true Gift and value of Christmas.
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Arnold Kellett's poem reminds us that nice thoughts should be accompanied by nice actions.
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...Then let us keep Christmas, the birth of the Boy
Who floodlights our darkness with infinite joy...
Arnold Kellett suggests that if Jesus had not been born we still would have brightened the dark season by feasting. But Christmas is about so very much more than turkey, puddings and pies.
Arnold Kellett’s poem emphasises the sad truth that Christmas has become a festival of commercialism.
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Christmas 2008 is already fading into memory. But the good will of Christmas, the message of hope, lives on.
Week by week Open Writing will bring a Christmas poem by Arnold Kellett to help that flame of hope to continue to burn brightly.
Arnold Kellett wrote these words for children holding up cards at Christingle services, each saying a sentence of the acrostic - an explanation of the orange with candle and red ribbon.
As you will gather Arnold Kellett wrote this poem some years ago, but its message is still significant today, and on every future day and year.
Arnold Kellett’s poem issues a Christmas challenge.
Dr Arnold Kellett was born in Wibsey, near Bradford, but since 1956 has been associated with Knaresborough, where he was formerly head of modern languages at King James School. He has twice been the town's mayor, and became its first Honorary Citizen in 1996.
Dr Kellett is well known as both a local historian and Methodist lay preacher. He is a popular speaker and writer on Yorkshire dialect.
He has written a number of books, one of which, Kellett's Christmas contains a hundred Christmas poems.
Open Writing is privileged to bring those poems to our readers. And because Christmas has a year-long, millenia-long significance, we will bring you a Christmas poem every week for the next two years.
Today Arnold introduces a revised version of his book.