Shorty Story - THE TRUE SPIRIT OFCHRISTMAS by JOANNA GISELDA SHERLIN
My story is about Sanju, who spent his money wisely fulfilling
the true spirit of Christmas.
What would you do if you find money in your "Piggy Bank?"
especially near Christmas Time? We would surely go to the nearby shop
perhaps to purchase gifts for our loved ones, and decorations for our home.
Well, it was Christmas Eve, and Sanju was very happy. He had opened his Piggy Bank
and counted the money. Finding Rs. 500. Oh how Sanju jumped with joy.
Sanju wanted to buy greeting cards to give to his family, friends and teachers.
He wanted also things to decorate his house. Sanju put on his best clothes,
and with a whistle strolled to the market place. What a wonderful sight it was
all the shops decorated with Christmas trees, colourful lights; and there
standing is Santa Clause in front of the shops.
Sanju was very excited, walked into a shop and started selecting
the cards, then he heard suddenly a feeble voice.
“My dear child,” Sanju turned back, and he saw an old man with curious eyes.
Sanju smiled at the man. The man continued, “My dear son, my grand child
is very sick and the doctor has prescribed medicines and I don’t have money
to buy it. Please give me money to buy the medicines.” The man started crying
bitterly. Sanju was moved. He looked at the cards and at the man’s eager eyes.
Sanju now determined to help the man by taking the prescription and walking
to the medical shop. He obtained the medicines, going then with the man to his
house. They reached a hut, Sanju saw the man’s grandson, sick in bed, wearing
shabby clothes. Sanju gave the medicine to the boy, and the man thanked Sanju
for helping him.
Sanju walked out of the house proudly and with a smile on his face for
making use of the money for a good cause.
MORAL: The true spirit of Christmas is to help others who are really in need.
Short story written by:
JOANNA GISELDA SHERLIN
14 YRS
IX GRADE
CASTLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
HYDERABAD
My story is about Sanju, who spent his money wisely fulfilling
the true spirit of Christmas.
What would you do if you find money in your "Piggy Bank?"
especially near Christmas Time? We would surely go to the nearby shop
perhaps to purchase gifts for our loved ones, and decorations for our home.
Well, it was Christmas Eve, and Sanju was very happy. He had opened his Piggy Bank
and counted the money. Finding Rs. 500. Oh how Sanju jumped with joy.
Sanju wanted to buy greeting cards to give to his family, friends and teachers.
He wanted also things to decorate his house. Sanju put on his best clothes,
and with a whistle strolled to the market place. What a wonderful sight it was
all the shops decorated with Christmas trees, colourful lights; and there
standing is Santa Clause in front of the shops.
Sanju was very excited, walked into a shop and started selecting
the cards, then he heard suddenly a feeble voice.
“My dear child,” Sanju turned back, and he saw an old man with curious eyes.
Sanju smiled at the man. The man continued, “My dear son, my grand child
is very sick and the doctor has prescribed medicines and I don’t have money
to buy it. Please give me money to buy the medicines.” The man started crying
bitterly. Sanju was moved. He looked at the cards and at the man’s eager eyes.
Sanju now determined to help the man by taking the prescription and walking
to the medical shop. He obtained the medicines, going then with the man to his
house. They reached a hut, Sanju saw the man’s grandson, sick in bed, wearing
shabby clothes. Sanju gave the medicine to the boy, and the man thanked Sanju
for helping him.
Sanju walked out of the house proudly and with a smile on his face for
making use of the money for a good cause.
MORAL: The true spirit of Christmas is to help others who are really in need.
Short story written by:
JOANNA GISELDA SHERLIN
14 YRS
IX GRADE
CASTLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
HYDERABAD
Well written, Joanna and a story with a good timely reminder too.!
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And Ramesh's illustration adds value to the short story too.