Once upon a time, on a cold winter night, a candle flickered on the mantel of a cozy fireplace. The soft sound of bells could be heard in the distance as Santa Claus made his way to the small town.

As he approached, he donned his traditional red and white suit, complete with a jolly Santa's hat perched atop his head. His trusty team of elves, each dressed in green and red, were hard at work loading up his sleigh with presents for all the good boys and girls.

As they flew over the town, the snowflakes gently falling from the sky, they could see a beautiful snowman standing in the town square. Santa Claus and his elves waved and the snowman waved back with a big smile.

Finally, they landed on the rooftop of a little house, where Santa Claus and his elves slid down the chimney, their bell-covered boots ringing with each step. Inside, they placed presents under the tree and left a special surprise for the children - a handmade ornament in the shape of a snowflake.

As Santa Claus and his elves made their way back to the sleigh, they could hear the children's delighted laughter and the sound of jingling bells as they opened their gifts. And with a "Ho, ho, ho!" and a wave, Santa Claus and his elves flew off into the night, spreading Christmas joy to all.

The end.

Reflections

1. What special surprise did Santa Claus and his elves leave for the children in the story?
2. Why do you think the snowman in the town square waved back to Santa Claus and his elves?
3. How do you think the children felt when they opened their presents and found the handmade ornament in the shape of a snowflake?