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Early the next morning I saw Emily pulling Fritz toward the mailbox.

“I wrote a letter to Santa Claus,” she said, waving a large envelope, “and I asked him to come and bring me a present!”

“Good luck!” I said. “But don’t get your hopes up too high. I don’t want you to be disappointed if he doesn’t come.”

“He will – you’ll see!” Emily cried.

Poor Emily, I thought. Christmas Day was tomorrow. She was setting herself up for a big disappointment. I was sure.

Suddenly I had an idea. If Emily wanted to see Santa, she would, I decided.

I quickly went to town and bought a few things for a surprise. I was very pleased with my idea and could hardly wait to see Emily’s eyes on Christmas morning!

The next day, I got up very early to get ready. I put on the red Santa Claus suit that I had bought.

I looked at myself in the mirror. I was delighted! Even my own mother wouldn’t have recognized me.

I put on my boots and tried out a few Ho, Ho, Hos. Then off I went, carrying a present for Emily.

Christmas Surprise - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

Always remember that the best gifts come from the heart and bring joy to others.

Christmas Surprise - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

Always be kind and generous, because your thoughtful actions can bring joy to others in unexpected ways.

Christmas Surprise - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

The story "Christmas Surprise" teaches us that true generosity and love can make any occasion special, as the best gifts often come from the heart rather than the store.

3 Fun Facts

• The animals of the forest decided to play a secret Santa game for the very first time.
• The bear, despite usually being sleepy and grumpy, got excited and prepared a beautiful carved mask as a gift.
• The squirrel found a pair of mitten socks in her surprise gift, which kept her warm throughout the winter.

Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What special day were Ben and his sister Lilly excited about in the story?
• Who visited Ben and Lilly on Christmas Eve and made their day extra special?
• What did Ben and Lilly find under the Christmas tree when they woke up on Christmas morning?

Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• What is the main reason Emma feels sad at the beginning of the story?
• How does Emma finally get to celebrate Christmas with her Grandpa?
• Describe the special surprise that Grandpa has for Emma and how it changes her feelings.

Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• What was the initial reaction of the children when they found out that their father had lost his job right before Christmas?
• How did the unexpected gift on Christmas morning change the family's perspective on the holiday?
• In what way did the community contribute to the family's Christmas celebration after hearing about their situation?