You Choose Christmas

A new story every time � what will YOU choose? (You Choose, 11)

By Pippa Goodhart

Once upon a time, in a magical land filled with snowflakes and twinkling lights, there lived a young girl named Lily. With Christmas just around the corner, Lily's imagination was bursting with excitement and wonder. She couldn't wait to embark on her very own Christmas adventure, where she could choose what happened every step of the way.Lily rummaged through her closet, searching for the perfect Christmas jumper to wear. As her fingers sifted through the colorful knitted sweaters, she couldn't help but be drawn to the one with Santa Claus riding a sleigh pulled by reindeer across a midnight blue sky. It was covered in shimmering silver stars, and as Lily slipped it on, she felt an instant surge of magic coursing through her veins. This was the jumper that would accompany her on her extraordinary journey.With her jumper on, Lily tiptoed towards Santa's workshop, her heart pounding with anticipation. Santa had invited her to spend the day in his workshop and help prepare the presents for all the children around the world. As she stepped inside, she was greeted by the cheerful elves, who were busy wrapping toys, painting wooden trains, and crafting beautiful dolls. Santa himself beamed at Lily and handed her a shiny red apron, making her feel like an official member of the team.Lily decided she wanted to work in the toy design department. She sat down at a wooden desk, surrounded by paper, colored pencils, and a plethora of toy prototypes. The possibilities were endless, and Lily felt an overwhelming inspiration fill her mind. She began drawing and sketching her own ideas for toys that would bring joy and laughter to children's faces. With each stroke of her pencil, a new toy concept came to life, and the elves around her marveled at her creativity.As the day wore on, Lily's excitement grew. She couldn't wait for Christmas Eve, when her wildest dreams would come true. The elves had prepared a cozy hideaway for her to sleep in on Christmas Eve, allowing her to be at the heart of the magic. Lily's eyes sparkled with delight when she saw the small cabin nestled in a snowy corner of the North Pole. It was adorned with twinkling lights and decorated with candy canes. Inside, a soft, fluffy bed awaited her, surrounded by shelves filled with books about Christmas adventures.As twilight settled over the enchanted land, Lily lay in her snug bed, clutching a book filled with tales of Santa's adventures. She imagined herself flying through the sky on a reindeer-drawn sleigh, delivering presents to children all over the world. The thought made her heart swell with joy and a warm, contented feeling washed over her. Snuggled under a cozy blanket, she drifted off to sleep, her dreams filled with sugarplums, snowflakes, and the sound of jingling sleigh bells.On Christmas morning, Lily awoke to the sound of laughter and merriment echoing through the workshop. With a grin stretching from ear to ear, she hurriedly put on her Santa jumper and joined the excited elves in delivering presents to children far and wide. Each house she visited filled her heart with happiness as she witnessed the sheer delight on children's faces when they discovered the gifts left by Santa and his team of helpers.As the day drew to a close, Lily returned to her snug cabin, feeling a sense of fulfillment and magic she had never experienced before. She realized that Christmas was not just about the presents or the decorations; it was about the joy of giving and spreading love to all. Wrapped in the warmth of her Santa jumper, Lily fell asleep with a heart overflowing with gratitude, knowing she had played an important part in making this Christmas a truly magical one.

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