Once upon a time, a dense forest blanketed in snow stood in the heart of a winter wonderland. The trees were adorned with glistening icicles, and the ground was covered in a pristine layer of white. On a chilly Christmas Eve, as the snowflakes gently fell from the sky, a young girl named Lily was taking a walk through the forest. She loved the peace and serenity of the winter landscape and the way the snowflakes sparkled in the sunlight. As she wandered deeper into the forest, Lily noticed something unusual lying in the snow ahead. It was a weathered envelope, slightly crumpled and partially buried in the powdery snow. Curious, she picked it up and brushed off the snow to reveal an old-fashioned letter inside. The letter, addressed to Santa Claus and written in a child’s careful handwriting, began with
“Dear Santa, I hope you are well…” and went on to list a series of heartfelt wishes and dreams for Christmas.
The words on the page were filled with innocence, hope, and a touch of sadness. Moved by the letter, Lily knew she had to do something to help fulfil the wishes of the child who had written it. She decided to take the letter home, carefully preserving it from the cold and dampness of the forest. That night, as snowflakes continued to fall outside her window, Lily penned a letter of her own to Santa Claus. She shared the story of finding the lost letter in the forest and asked Santa to help make the wishes come true. With a flicker of hope, she placed both letters by the fireplace and went to bed, dreaming of Christmas magic.
On Christmas morning, Lily awoke to a wondrous sight. Underneath the twinkling tree, she found a pile of beautifully wrapped gifts, each bearing the name of the child who had written the letter she saw in the snow. Tears of joy rose in her eyes as she realized that Santa had indeed heard their wishes and brought them to life. From that day on, Lily believed in the power of Christmas magic and the importance of spreading kindness and joy to others. As she looked out at the snowy forest, she knew that miracles could happen even in the most unexpected places, especially during the most magical time of the year.
Lazarus Carpenter - Author 