Once upon a time, there was a chimney who loved to decorate for Christmas. Every year, he would hang colorful lights and garlands on himself. One day, as he was admiring his decorations, a candle came floating by. The candle asked the chimney, "Why do you go through all this trouble every year?" The chimney replied, "I want to spread joy and cheer to all the children during Christmas."

Suddenly, a loud thud echoed down the chimney. The candle and the chimney peered down to see what it was. To their surprise, they saw a big pile of presents and a lonely sock. The chimney exclaimed, "It's Santa! He must have lost his way." The candle suggested, "Let's help Santa deliver the presents!"

So, the candle lit the way and the chimney helped guide Santa down to the fireplace. Santa was so grateful for their help that he gave them a special present each. The candle received a new shiny candle holder and the chimney got a cozy new scarf to keep him warm. And from that day on, the candle and the chimney became the best of friends and worked together every year to make Christmas even more magical for all the children.

Reflections

1. What did the chimney do every Christmas?
2. Why did the candle ask the chimney about all his decorations?
3. What happened when a loud thud echoed down the chimney?
4. What did Santa give the candle and the chimney as a thank you gift?
5. Why did the candle and the chimney become best friends?