This just in from a friend, courtesy of a multi-talented friend of his in Munich who is technically a professional musician but seems to have a knack for writing as well 
The Night Before Christmas, 2020 version
T'was just before Christmas, and all through the town,
People wore masks that covered their frown.
The frown had begun way back in the spring
When a global pandemic had changed everything.
They called it corona, but unlike the beer,
It didn't bring good times, it didn't bring cheer.
Airplanes were grounded, travel was banned.
Borders were closed by air, sea, and land.
When the world entered lockdown to flatten the curve,
Unemployment went up, and folks lost their nerve.
From March to July we rode the first wave,
People stayed home, and tried to behave.
When summer emerged restrictions were lifted,
But away from caution, many folks drifted.
Now it's December and cases are spiking,
Wave two has arrived, much to our disliking.
Yes this year has had sadness a-plenty:
We'll never forget the year 2020.
And just 'round the corner - this holiday season,
Why be merry? Is there even one reason?
To decorate the house and put up the tree;
Who will see it, no one but me.
But outside my window, the snow gently falls,
And I think to myself, I'll deck the halls!
So, I gather the ribbon, the garland, and bows,
As I play those old carols, my happiness grows.
Christmas is not canceled and neither is hope.
If we lean on each other, I know we can cope.
The Night Before Christmas, 2020 version
T'was just before Christmas, and all through the town,
People wore masks that covered their frown.
The frown had begun way back in the spring
When a global pandemic had changed everything.
They called it corona, but unlike the beer,
It didn't bring good times, it didn't bring cheer.
Airplanes were grounded, travel was banned.
Borders were closed by air, sea, and land.
When the world entered lockdown to flatten the curve,
Unemployment went up, and folks lost their nerve.
From March to July we rode the first wave,
People stayed home, and tried to behave.
When summer emerged restrictions were lifted,
But away from caution, many folks drifted.
Now it's December and cases are spiking,
Wave two has arrived, much to our disliking.
Yes this year has had sadness a-plenty:
We'll never forget the year 2020.
And just 'round the corner - this holiday season,
Why be merry? Is there even one reason?
To decorate the house and put up the tree;
Who will see it, no one but me.
But outside my window, the snow gently falls,
And I think to myself, I'll deck the halls!
So, I gather the ribbon, the garland, and bows,
As I play those old carols, my happiness grows.
Christmas is not canceled and neither is hope.
If we lean on each other, I know we can cope.
