學習主題：Christmas Story

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Santa's Christmas

Santa’s Christmas

By Lavina Tien

It was a beautiful December day, with clear blue skies and snow-covered treetops. Christmas was in the air! But up in Santa’s lodge, all was quiet. The usual hustle and bustle of preparing Christmas presents was gone, for Santa had fallen ill. “Oh dear, what will the children say when they don’t receive presents this year?” Santa wondered sadly as he lay on his bed. Suddenly, he heard a noise from outside. He looked out of the window and saw his four reindeer standing patiently as usual. But they seemed quite out of breath, as if they had just finished a long trip. And as Santa took a closer look, he could not believe what he saw. For behind the reindeer was a long train of sleds, carrying little children dressed in all sorts of colors. One by one, they hopped out on to the snow and headed towards Santa’s lodge. Soon came a knock on the door. “Come in!” Santa called out, for he was extremely curious. In came a little girl, hugging something soft in her arms. “I heard that you were sick, Mr. Santa,” she began. “So I’m giving you my teddy bear to keep you company.” “Why, thank you little Emma!” said Santa, for he knew every child by name. Then entered a young boy with a red package in his arms. “We knew that you were ill, Papa Santa,” he said. “So my family knitted this quilt for you, to keep you warm in the winter days.” “Why, what a wonderful thought, Paul!” beamed Santa, patting him on the head. And one by one the children came in through Santa’s door, each with a special gift to wish Santa well. There were cookies, pies, socks, mittens, books, jigsaw puzzles, and even a small Christmas tree! “Christmas delivered to my doorstep!” exclaimed Santa. “Come! Let us all share these wonderful gifts.” And he gather the children around him in a big circle. “Santa, which present do you like best?” Emma soon piped up. “My dear little ones,” Santa replied, smiling. “It is the love and kindness that each of you has shown me today. That is the best present of all.” He looked fondly at all the eager faces around him. “This, my little ones, is the true meaning of Christmas.” And with that, Santa gave each of the children a big, warm holiday hug.

2. 聖誕節由來

In Bethlehem, on a winter night

Were shepherds with their sheep so white
When suddenly came down the rays
of an angel singing praise

Chorus:
“Guess who’s born, ‘Jesus Christ’
Lose your troubles, give a high five
Have no fear, Go and see
The Son of God, the little baby”

Now, 3 wise men saw a star,
Glowing brightly from so far
On their camels travelling
They carried gifts for a king

Chorus:
Singing “Guess who’s born, ‘Jesus Christ’
He is God’s beloved child
He’ll bring peace to one and all,
Let’s go meet the baby small”

They found him in a stable cold
Just like the angel had told
With his loving Ma and Pa
Underneath the shining star

Chorus:
Singing “Jesus Christ, the prince is here
Joy and happiness is near
Sing and dance, have some fun
Merry Christmas every one!” X2

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