Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a house with a chimney. On Christmas Eve, she wanted to leave Santa a special present. She put on her warmest socks, lit a candle and went up to the roof. She placed the present near the chimney and decorated it with a garland of lights. Just as she was about to leave, she realized she had forgotten to leave Santa a treat. She quickly unwrapped a lollipop and left it near the present. The next morning, the little girl ran to the tree to see if Santa had come. To her surprise, the present was gone and the lollipop was gone too! Santa must have loved it! From that day on, she always left a lollipop near the chimney on Christmas Eve. The end.

Reflections

1. What did the little girl leave for Santa near the chimney?
2. Why did she light a candle before going up to the roof?
3. Why did she decorate the present with a garland of lights?
4. What was the surprise the little girl found in the morning?
5. How do you think Santa felt when he saw the lollipop?