Christmas Kenning Poetry

We wrote some  Kenning poems today on the theme of Christmas. Kennings date back to Viking times. A Kenning poem has a list of expressions about one subject and each item is usually made up of two words.

Christmas

Sleigh rider

Ice slider

Tree stacker

Turkey eater

Tinsel treater

Merry muncher

Crazy cruncher

Elf worker

Present wrapper

Bible reader

Tag writer

Furry flyer

Wine drinker

(Written by Iona and Caillean)

Christmas Kenning

Present bearer

Wrapping tearer

Popping  crackers

Super stackers

Children frightened

Santa excited

Bethlehem star

Busy bar

Children’s stocking

Rudolph coughing

Santa flying

Spirits rising

Pie eater

Sleigh seater

(Written by Emily and Sean)

4 thoughts on “Christmas Kenning Poetry”

  1. Great poems P5. I am definitely excited about Christmas after reading them! 11 days to go!

    Miss Shimmield

  2. I love the aliteration you’ve used in some of your lines. The onomatopoeia used also helps me imagine the sounds!! Fantastic work P5!

    Mr.Cook

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