The Christmas Gift
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A Christmas Angel is hard at work and so a well-to-do boy hurrying home on his usual route to enjoy a lavish Christmas with his family suddenly finds himself on a strange road he’s never seen before. He comes upon a poor family with no means to have Christmas at all. Realizing he is lost and late for Christmas dinner he consults his timepiece and finds some extra coin in his pocket. He realizes he has the means to help with a gift but he doesn’t want to miss his own Christmas! Does he stay and help or does he hurry away and try to find his way home? As he struggles with his conscience, the Christmas Angel works her magic and brings a surprise at the end – not only for us but for the boy!
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About the Book
A Christmas Angel is hard at work and so a well-to-do boy hurrying home on his usual route to enjoy a lavish Christmas with his family suddenly finds himself on a strange road he’s never seen before. He comes upon a poor family with no means to have Christmas at all. Realizing he is lost and late for Christmas dinner he consults his timepiece and finds some extra coin in his pocket. He realizes he has the means to help with a gift but he doesn’t want to miss his own Christmas! Does he stay and help or does he hurry away and try to find his way home? As he struggles with his conscience, the Christmas Angel works her magic and brings a Heavenly Christmas gift that surprises everyone – especially him!
About the Author
E.L. David brings to light the true spirit of Christmas in this heartwarming story told in inspirational verse with beautiful illustrations. This magical and inspiring Christmas story will delight both children and grown-ups alike while encouraging the gift of sharing. It is a story of conscience and fosters good will. It promotes the proverb that tells us it is often better to give than to receive and inspires the true meaning of Christmas.