When Santa Came to Stay

Christmas cookies are so good that Santa, Mrs. Claus, Baby Claus, Easter Bunny, and her babies come to stay, leading to too much eggnog and confetti. The true meaning of Christmas is about more than presents and sweets, and it comes only once a year.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Christmas is a magical time of year, filled with the joy of giving and receiving gifts. However, sometimes our Christmas cookies can be so delicious that they seem to have a magical effect on us. One family discovered that when their Christmas cookies were too good, Santa came to stay! At first, it was fantastic. They received treats and toys and reindeer flights every day. But then, Mrs. Claus arrived, followed by Baby Claus, and before long, the Easter Bunny and her babies Chuck, Puck, Luck, and Duck. The family was overwhelmed by the sheer number of visitors, and before long, everyone was feeling a bit too stuffed.

As the Fourth of July approached, the family realized that they had had a bit too much eggnog in their cereal and confetti in their hair. They started to wonder if the true meaning of Christmas was about more than presents and sweets. They began to think that maybe there was a reason why Christmas came only once a year.

One day, the family decided to take a break from the visitors and explore the town. They stumbled upon a small church that was holding a special service. The service was about the birth of Jesus Christ, and the priest spoke about the importance of love and kindness. The family was moved by the service and decided to make a change in their lives.

From that day on, the family started to focus on giving back to their community. They volunteered at local charities and helped those in need. They also started to spend more time together as a family, playing games and enjoying each other's company.

As Christmas approached again, the family was filled with a sense of peace and joy. They knew that they had found the true meaning of Christmas, and they were grateful for the lessons they had learned. They welcomed Santa and his visitors with open arms, but they also made sure to prioritize their time with their family and friends.

In the end, the family realized that Christmas was not about the presents or the sweets. It was about the love and kindness that we share with each other, and the joy that comes from giving back to our community. They knew that they would never forget the magical experience of having Santa come to stay, but they also knew that the true magic of Christmas was found in the everyday moments of love and kindness.

Weight: 397g
Dimension: 262 x 262 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780593325230