Once upon a time in a faraway land,
There was a bustling market that was oh-so grand!
A peddler with wares and trinkets galore,
Displayed his goods by the shuttered store.

With delectable sweets and treats for sale,
The children were drawn, they just couldn't fail.
To obey their craving for sugary delight,
As they traded their coins with all their might.

In the midst of the trade and labor so fine,
A sweet aroma of incense filled the divine.
As the town's people gathered in a procession,
To honor their ancestors with a great expression.

Flattered by the town's people with a grand display,
The sorcery of the moment just blew them away.
The sumptuous feast that followed was fit for a king,
With laughter and cheer, the night just took wing.

As the night drew to a close and the stars began to shine,
The peddler packed up and closed his shrine.
Summoned by the sleep that awaited him near,
He took a deep breath, and whispered goodbye to the cheer.

The memories of the day just passed,
A reminder of how good things can last.
As the children's laughter echoed through the night,
The peddler smiled, knowing all was right.

Reflections

Here are some questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What kind of goods did the peddler have for sale at the market?
2. What was the sweet aroma that filled the market, and why was it significant?
3. Why did the town's people gather in a procession, and what did they do during the procession?
4. What was the sumptuous feast that followed, and what did it include?
5. How did the peddler feel about the market and the town's people, and why?