’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,

Gifts were piled high by parents with nouse.
They’d consulted DailyCandy’s handy gift guide
And shopped till they dropped, not searched far and wide.

First up, a gift that just couldn’t fail:
The new Peter Rabbit – a Winter’s Tale.
Open it up and trees appear,
All trimmed with glitter and pictures so dear.

In another box sit glorious toys,
A drum and a train set for your little boy.
He’ll make so much noise, but give him a hand
One day he could be in a groovy rock band.

In a cute little parcel is the best gift of all,
A Nutcracker Theatre with a picturesque ball.
Pull out the tabs and the Mouse King appears,
In his pretty blue tailcoat, with a crown on his ears.

When the munchkins appear all bleary eyed,
They’ll look at the presents and let out a sigh.
Thank goodness they wrote letters way back
With their wish list of gifts to fill Santa’s sack.

SCREEN
Saturday Film Club
What: Get nostalgic with free monthly family screenings of classic movies like this week’s Miracle on 34th Street.
Why: The reel deal.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd., E2 9PA (020 8983 5200).

WATCH
Cinderella
What: Heckle the ugly stepsisters at this fun panto version of the classic fairy tale.
Why: You shall go to the ball.
When: Sat.-Jan. 3.
Where: The Beck Theatre, Grange Rd., Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 2UE (020 8561 8371).

WEAR
Lullilu at ME&EM
What: Ronit Zilkha’s new kids’ line includes cute cashmere-mix dresses, cardigans and beanies.
Why: Dress to impress.
When: You’re feeling like a softie.
Where: Online at meandem.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Penguin