Pigeon Post News: CHRISTMAS CHILDREN'S STORIES

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"Santa's Triumph Over Adversity:

A Christmas Tale from the Past”

The first special Christmas children's story:::

Back in 2021, when the whole world was going through a tough time because of a big sickness, Santa Claus decided to spread some joy. People were feeling sad, especially the kids who were stuck at home and had worn out all their toys. Santa knew he had to do something special, so he told the news people to come to the North Pole to hear about his plan. I was there too and arrived at the Snowy Wonderland very excited to be invited into Santa’s pristine and busy workshop.

Santa shared that his elves were working extra hard in the workshop to make new toys for all the kids. But there was a problem - Santa's toy-making machine couldn't keep up with the demand and the toys couldn't be sent around the world as usual to be stockpiled because the ships were delayed. So, Santa had a clever idea. He asked the smart workers at the Waimea Menzshed to help him make a new toy-making machine and tiny drones to deliver presents everywhere before Christmas so Santa could pick them up on his way around the world.

Wunorse Openslae, the reindeer expert, had a job too. He had to make Santa's sleigh bigger and better, so it could carry more toys. Rudolph, the reindeer with the red nose, was in charge of leading the team through the night sky, even when they faced tricky challenges.

Mrs. Claus, who usually creates wonders in the kitchen, excitedly joined Santa on this adventure. A young elf named Sugarplum Mary took over the kitchen duties, making sure there were sweet treats for everyone.

Even though there were no Santa parades that year, the elves worked with the shop owners in Tasman and Nelson to make the towns look Christmassy. They put up big Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and made everything feel magical.

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To help Santa get into houses without chimneys, Mrs. Claus used her fairy wand. Kids were asked to leave nuts and fruit under their Christmas trees instead of cookies, and Santa loved the healthy options.

Santa couldn't join the parades, but he had fun cruising through the hills of Nelson and Tasman in his bigger magic sleigh. He visited local businesses and kids were excited to see him.

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Alabaster Snowball, the elf who watched over kids' behaviour, noticed that everyone had been nice that year. With so much goodness, Santa had a lot of extra work.

As Christmas got closer, kids worldwide talked to Santa in special virtual Santa rooms, sharing their wishes. Everyone wondered what Santa would give Mrs. Claus for Christmas.

After Christmas, there was a rumour that Santa might go fishing in Golden Bay that year. Even though he forgot a present for the Pigeon Post News editor, everyone agreed that Santa had done a great job delivering presents all around the world in such hard times.

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"Santa's Resilience:

A Christmas Miracle in 2023"

The second special Christmas children's story:::

In 2023, Santa faced new challenges, but he didn't give up. The elves in the North Pole worked hard to make toys, but this time, things were tough because everything was more expensive in the North Pole. Bushy Evergreen, the elf in charge of toys, had an important job.

Santa gathered his elves and had a special meeting. Alabaster Snowball, a very clever elf, suggested making the toys extra special with a touch of magic. After a sprinkle of North Pole magic, the toys became even more precious.

Elf Alabaster Snowball inspecting the Volunteer Richmond Fire Truck.

Santa's reindeer team, led by Rudolph, faced storms in New Zealand. It was tough, but the reindeers were strong, and they made it through. The storms, instead of stopping Santa, added extra magic and excitement to his Christmas adventure.

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As Santa flew through the stormy skies, the big Christmas trees in Nelson and Richmond also the Christmas star lights in Richmond showed him the way. In Motueka, new Christmas lights sparkled like stars, and the Christmas Lilies from Tasman gardeners filled the air with a lovely smell. These things helped Santa in the bad weather.

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Santa's elves also went to the Richmond Volunteer Fire Brigade. They used their magic to fix up the old fire truck, making it shiny and ready to keep the community safe as Summer was fast approaching in the Southern Hemisphere. Santa’s elves told me secretly that the Richmond Volunteer Fire Brigade was hoping for a shiny new truck for Christmas and were wondering how it would be transported and wrapped but, Santa’s magic is very special so perhaps it could happen - keep an eye out at the fire station.

Richmond Volunteer Fire Brigade Fire Truck. Elf Alabaster Snowball at the top and elf Bushy Evergreen sitting on the bumper of the Fire Truck.

As Santa delivered toys, parents noticed something special about them. Alabaster Snowball's magic had made them more than just toys – they were filled with warmth and love. The kids loved their presents so much it didn't matter this year what they received from Santa.

The storms in New Zealand didn't stop Santa's sleigh. Rudolph's glowing red nose led the way, and the kids woke up to a magical Christmas morning.

In the end, Santa showed that Christmas is about more than just gifts. It's about love, kindness, and coming together as a community. The tale of Santa's resilience in 2023 became a story to share and remember, bringing smiles to kids and grown-ups alike.

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