The rules: Write a children's holiday story under 250 words about a holiday treat.
I want to take a quick second to wish everyone the time to be present in the joy of the holidays, a few calming breaths when the traffic gets heavy, and to graciously receive a gift literal or figurative they didn't expect. Happy Holidays!
Here's my story:
Santa's Christmas Wish
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| "Handlebar moustache last year... pork chops this year?" (by Julia Freeman-Woolpert via Freeimages.com) |
Santa knew the toy-making days were
few when he opened a letter from Charlotte. He guessed she would wish for the
dancing video game or those headphones without wires. The elves would complain
about this last-minute coding, but Santa knew dancing and keeping her B in
social studies kept Charlotte busy. He bit into a maple chocolate chip cookie
to prepare himself.
As he read the letter, a chocolate
chip rolled down his beard.
“Dear
Santa,
This
Christmas after you fly around the world spreading joy, I wish for you to have
a day to relax. What do you want for
Christmas?
Perhaps
some fuzzy socks would soothe your tired feet. Herbal tea could calm your tummy
after eating a few million cookies. On a “Top Ten Gifts for Men with Beards”
list, they recommend beard oil for a pleasing shine or a beard shaping guide if
you want to try a new look.
When
I have a snow day off, I like to play games and watch TV and sometimes we order
pizza. Do they deliver pizza to the North Pole? You know what, nevermind. I
know exactly what I’m getting you! Merry Christmas, Santa!
Love,
Charlotte”
Santa’s belly shook, his lips
quivered, and he laughed a huge Ho, Ho, Ho. What a treat to be asked what he
wanted for Christmas! He loved cozy socks, and the elves made terrible pizza. But what
would he look like with a goatee? This could be the best Christmas ever.
