Tales from childhood: How we chose a Christmas tree.

Hello to everyone who reads this story! I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! How did you spend the holidays? What do you remember most?

I'm Mr. H. and I want to tell you how we chose a Christmas tree. It was quite an adventure!

"Let's go to the market for a Christmas tree," my son said with joy.

Then we went to the market to pick out what we need. It was December 23rd, Christmas had already arrived, but we still didn't have the main decoration.

"Look what a beautiful Christmas tree!" my wife said.

"Yes, it's like a forest beauty," I said with a smile.

"Maybe we should take the bigger one," my son said.

We wandered around the market for a while longer. It was frosty and snowing outside. Everyone was dressed warmly.

By the evening we found a beautiful Christmas tree and bought it. We decorated our home and new tree.

"Very good we made it in time for the holidays," my wife said the next morning.

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Tales from childhood: Surprise.

"It's very cold now! So, you need to dress warmly." my granny said.

Yes, the weather is really cold this year. There is still a lot of snow everywhere. This is perfect for the holidays.

I went outside wearing several sweaters, a hat, boots, and a fur coat. I like Christmas!

"Good morning Sophie!" my friend Natalie said.

"Hi!" I said with a smile.

"I heard that a girl named Angela woke up in the hospital after a long sleep. Last year, that's exactly what I wished for." Natalie said.

"I want to meet her," I asked Natalie.

Then we went to the hospital and saw a teenage girl who was sleeping a lot. We used to visit Angela.

The girl sat in bed and talked to the doctor. It was a real gift for us.

Tales from childhood: Holiday miracles.

"Angela woke up! It's a miracle!" the doctor said with a smile.

"She slept for many years since childhood," I said with surprise.

Christmas and New Year are coming soon and I, Beth, want to tell you about what happened at the hospital.

Once upon a time, a little girl fell into a deep sleep and was admitted to the hospital.

Now she is awake, but sitting in a wheelchair. Doctors are taking care of her.

Sophie and Natalie are happy about this.

Literature. Part hundred fifteen.

                             "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann.

Once upon a time there were children. They had many different Christmas gifts. One of them was a nutcracker.

The girl Marie noticed the battle of the Nutcracker and other toys against the Mouse King. But no one believed her.

At the end, it turns out that the Nutcracker is an enchanted prince and Marie falls in love with him.

There are adaptations about this fairy tale.

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Tales from childhood: Winter mood.

"Wow, so much snow outside!" Sophie said gladly.

The weather put her in a festive mood. Then Sophie read holiday stories in magazine.

"It's almost Christmas," mother said.

"Yes, we will celebrate this event," Sophie said.

Suddenly she remembered that there are those who need attention and care.

Therefore, Sophie met with her friend, and they were preparing surprise for someone who was very important.

"Hi, Sophie! How are you today?" Beth asked.

"Today I have a winter mood." Sophie answered.

"Very good!" Beth said.

The girls went to visit lonely people. They told them different funny stories.

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Tales from childhood: Holiday on the ice rink.

Sophie was prepared for Christmas Eve. Her friends Natalie and Anne said that they will celebrate this holiday on the skating rink. Little Sophie and her friends decided to skate.

"I'm glad for this event!" Sophie said. 

"We wish you a good time," her mother and grandmother said.

Weather was nice for skating on the ice rink.

Sophie was in a great mood. It was snowing outside and the sun was shining. On the street, people were very joyful and happy. they were preparing for the holiday.

At the rink, her friends Natalie and Anne were waiting for Sophie.

Sophie had little experience in ice skating, so she often fell on the ice. But Sophie didn't get upset about it, she just tried again and laughed. Natalie and Anne supported Sophie in skating. Her friend Natalie had a little more experience in this deal.

Then the friends felt that they were tired and needed to rest. Good, that very close to selling different food and beverages. The girls smelled delicious tea and fried sausages.

"Let's buy and eat cookies!" Natalie said.

"Cool idea!" Sophie and Anne said.

The teenagers ate cookies.

At home, Sophie was ready for Christmas.

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Tales from childhood: Christmas holiday.

 It was a very important day for Sophie. She wanted to celebrate Christmas with her friends. 

Lara's stepmother decided to throw a party for children and their friends. She began to prepare for this event in advance. Sophie and Natalie were invited to this party.

In the morning, all the guests gathered in a cozy apartment. Santa Claus was guest, too. Children received gifts.

Little Sophie liked the way the apartment was decorated.

"I will remember this Christmas," Sophie said to Natalie.

"Me too," Natalie said.

Lara had a soft toy. She was happy in this day just like the other children.

Sophie remembered this Christmas with warmness.

This holiday was nice for children. Everyone was happy and contented.

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Tales from childhood: You didn't notice it!

Lara had a good grandfather. He was an important person in her life. Granddad loved his granddaughter very much. Each weekend they spent time together.

Little Lara and her grandfather visited a bakery. They bought delicious sweets. Lara shared with other children in the yard.

She missed about her father. Instead of the fact she didn't know him. Lara's imagination was very rich. She thought how her Dad loved and missed her. Little Lara couldn't understand why her father left her.

"Granddad, can you tell me about my father?" Lara asked.

"He was a simple man. But circumstances happened in the family. Your father made his choice," grandfather said.

"Does he know about me and my mother? Does my father remember me?" she asked.

"Your dad cared and loved you. When you were a baby. Later he changed his outlook on life." granddad said it with sad voice.

Maybe Lara didn't understand his words. But she still waited for her father. Little Lara hoped to see him.

Grandfather knew many things about family life. There were unpleasant moments, too. He remembered how Lara's father called him and was interested in his family's affairs. Also, dad helped with presents for Birthday and Christmas.

He hoped that in the future Lara will be happy.

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Literature. Part sixty.

                                      "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time it was a New Year's Eve. The weather was very cold and freeze.

On the street little girl sold matches. She didn't want to go home. Her clothes were old. The girl looked poor. She felt winter cold. Today she couldn't sell matches.

People prepared for holiday: they cooked fried goose, had Christmas tree, though about night, and etc.

The girl felt smell of Christmas food. She wanted to have some warm... Little girl lit a match. Suddenly she imagined her late grandmother. The girl saw her in the fire of match.

Afterwards, she noticed Christmas tree with toys, big table with holiday dishes included fried goose. But when her match stopped burning she saw cold street.

The girl with matches lit a match again. She enjoyed the holiday with her granny. It was a warm and comfortable place.

Next day became the first day of a New Year. The girl was found on the street. She was dead. She used her box of matches.

Christmas and New Year toys.

Paper Christmas Tree.

Tales from childhood: Cold and warm.

Mother and granny decided to celebrate Christmas in their village. They have their own house. During the holiday the weather was cold. Snow and ice were on the street.

Sophie and her grandmother waited for guests at their Christmas dinner. Christmas Eve is an important holiday. When Caroline appeared in the house Sophie was very glad. She arrived with her mother.

It was cold in the house but granny chopped wood for the fireplace. Mother cooked Christmas dinner for all.

Sophie and Caroline had a nice free time. Girls played with each other. The TV showed holiday movies and cartoons.

During the dinner little Sophie felt that the house got warmer. Logs burned in the fireplace. The weather still wintery outside.

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Christmas Is Soon!

Christmas.

Christmas is a very important holiday. On this day, many families around the world celebrate winter holiday. Children get gifts from Santa Claus, watch intersting movies and cartoons on TV, eat tasty food for example, ginger bread cookies.

At the end of December, a week before New Year, from 25th to 26th December many Christmas figures and symbols appear in shops.

If there are snow on the strret then it gives a holiday mood! Hot chocolate with marshmallow is one of the most popular beverages.

Cookies for Christmas.

Recipe of homemade Christmas cookies.

Ingredients:

Almond flour-170 g
Flour-50 g
Powdered sugar-100 g
Sugar-50 g
Butter-20 g
Salt-1/3 tea spoon
Egg-1
Whites-2

Mix in one bowl egg whites, egg, sugar, powdered sugar, salt, and melted butter. After add almond flour and flour.

Make a soft dough. Warm the oven 400 F. Bake at 300 F about 15-20 minutes until gold color.

Hamdmade ideas for Christmas and New Year № 3.

Hamdmade ideas for Christmas and New Year № 2.

Handmade ideas for Christmas and New Year № 1.

Recipe of salt dough for handmade:

Flour-1 cup
Salt-1 cup
Water-1 cup
Oil-5 table spoons

Mix all ingredients in one bowl. The dough should not stick to hands. Make figures. Width about 5 mm. Dry 50 C (122 F) about 3-4 hours. Use paints and glitters.