One, two, three, four

(Count using fingers.)

Is that St. Nicholas at the door?

(Cup hand to ear.)



Five, six, seven, eight

(Count using fingers.)

I hope St. Nicholas won't be late.

(Look at watch.)



Eight, seven, six, five

(Count using fingers.)

Quick, he's coming--let's go hide.

(Hide face behind hands.)



Four, three, two, one,

(Count using fingers.)

Look! A surprise--oh, what fun!

(Pretend to hold surprise in hands.)