We read a story today called The Light of Christmas by Richard Paul Evans. In the story, a little boy, Alexander, travels many miles alone to the town square to see the Keeper of the Flame light the Christmas torch. It is rumored that this year the Keeper will choose the person who brings the truest gift to light the torch.
Just outside the gates, Alexander sees an old man. He offers him warm cider and wraps him in a cloak, promising to return with help. But, and here’s the sad part, no adults will help the boy. They are afraid the gates will close and they will miss their chance to light the torch. The boy decides to return to the man alone, only to find the man gone. He sits sadly outside the locked town gates.
Of course, as adults, we know who the old man was and who will have the truest gift. To my delight, the children knew early on. They understood that the gift of love and unselfishness is indeed the truest gift.
Alexander was chosen to light the flame…just as your wise children predicted.
We also read a silly story called Moosletoe by Margie Palatini. If that wasn’t enough, we made a foam gingerbread ornament, colored paper Christmas ornaments and decorated Christmas activity folders while watching the beginning of Frosty the Snowman.
It was a good day. I am surely looking forward to next week…
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