nine o'clock
Boo insisted on trying the new sled at once , and enlivened the trip by the squeaking of the spotted dog , the toot of a tin trumpet , and shouts of joy at the splendor of the turn-out . The girls all put on their necklaces , and danced about like fine ladies at a ball . The boys fell to comparing skates , balls , and cuff-buttons on the spot , while the little ones devoted all their energies to eating everything eatable they could lay their hands on . Games were played till nine o'clock , and then the party broke up , after they had taken hands round the tree and sung a song written by one whom you all know , -- so faithfully and beautifully does she love and labor for children the world over . `` What shall little children bring On Christmas Day , on Christmas Day ? What shall little children bring On Christmas Day in the morning ? This shall little children bring On Christmas Day , on Christmas Day ; Love and joy to Christ their king , On Christmas Day in the morning !