'Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the land,
Excitement was brewing,
As holiday plans were planned.

The children were giddy,
With joy in their eyes,
For they knew that soon,
Santa would fly by.

But let's not forget,
Other traditions we hold dear,
Like the kinara and mkeka,
And lighting the menorah with cheer.

And don't forget the dreidel,
Spinning round and round,
And Chinese New Year,
With its festivities profound.

So as we gather 'round,
To celebrate this time of year,
Let's remember our traditions,
And spread love and good cheer.

For whether it's Christmas,
Or any other holiday,
Let's cherish the memories,
And keep traditions alive each day.

Reflections

1. What did the siblings find in the garden that was magical?
2. What did they have to do to find the key to unlock the garden's secrets?
3. What kind of adventures did the siblings have while exploring the garden?
4. What did the siblings learn about themselves on their adventure?
5. What was your favorite part of the story and why?