This is a story about a little child and Santa. The little child could be Samir, or Samual, or Simi, or Simran, or Somnath or Samadul. He could be staying at Kolkata or Kerala or Canada, Karolinska or Knogo. For the timing, let's think that he is a little boy named Somu from a small Indian town. It was 24th December, Christmas eve. All of his friends were busy playing with their new gifts whatever they have got from their parents on the name of Santa. They received so so many things, new toys, chocolates, barbies and so on. Especially, he felt very upset seeing a very decorative, gorgeous Christmas tree just in the opposite balcony. That is Sahana's house. Her father designed and decorated it throughout the day. Sahana is so happy. jumping with joy. all of her friends have gathered there. this little boy...somu, also invited there. but he doesn't wanna join. he doesn't want to go there. because he doesn't have anything to show his friends. Everybody will show their own gifts, he has nothing to share or show not even to say. His parents are also not here. They are very busy with their schedule. Somu was sitting alone with some of his drawing books and color pen. He started drawing Santa and suddenly he has an idea. He started writing a letter to Santa. Dear Santa, where are you? Do you really exist? Why didn't you give me anything? I searched my socks carefully, therez nothing. While writing he felt very emotional and started crying and then suddenly lights twinkle. and he heard the tinkling sound of bells. He became keen and curious and then super astonished when he saw the very famous figure covered with red and white cloths and of course with long white beard. Somu was so excited that he was not able to speak for a while,
Santa? are you really here? I can't believe it.
Santa smiled, yes my child. I am here.
Why are you sitting alone and crying?
I am very sad, Santa. My parents didn't give me anything. They are also not here.
But they will reach here shortly. You know na? They went to office. and you also know that they are out because of their work. They will be back whenever their work will get over. Right?
Right. I know that. but why didn't they give me anything? This is a special occasion. All of my friends got so many special things. Except me.
Oh is it? Santa smiled. Tell me..what they have got.
Somu rounded his eyes and started listing out Sahana's christmas tree, Jonh's new bicycle, Tuhina's barbie house, Tina's piano, Rahul went to witness Christmas eve party at some very famous place of which he doesn't know the name even, Anitadidi got a full make up kit, although he has not much idea about makeup but still its a new gift after all.
Santa smiled, my child, so you are sad because you don't have anything to show your friends. Today I will give you a very precious thing.
Precious? Costly? What is it? I will show my friends.
No, you can't show it to your friends but yes, you can definitely share it with your friends.
What is it?
It called..... Okay, forget that. Do you know the meaning of this day?
Why we exchanged gifts?
O yes, I know it. There are three wise men, they were coming from the east and after seeing the rising star, they came to know about the birth of Lord Jesus and gave three things to the baby Jesus. Those are Gold, Frankincense and Myrahh.
Absolutely. Santa was pleased. Gold is associated with King and Jesus was the king of all king. Frankincense is used during worship in church and myrrh is one type of essence symbolize suffering and death. Lord Jesus came to this earth, he suffered and devoted his entire life for well being of others and then he died. People worship Lord Jesus, they feel that he would always save us. Therefore, if we celebrate the birthday of Jesus then we should memorize all the sufferings he went through during his life journey and especially it should be always remembered that Jesus devoted his entire life for others. Therefore, Christmas means not only enjoying party and getting gifts. Christmas means realization about suffering, thinking of others. Today you are upset because you didn't see your parents for a while but the end of the day you will get to see them, hug them or play with them. D you know there are so many children who have no parents. You are unhappy because neither your mom nor your dad get time to prepare cake. Do you know there are so many children just at your age but who never ever even tastes a single piece of cake? There are so many of them who don't even get enough food to eat. Starved day after day.
Somu became scared, upset. He doesn't know the meaning of starving. Who are you Santa? I have heard that Santa always smiles, laughs and spread happiness but I feel sorry for others.
I am the Santa, my dear. People named me Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas or Santa Claus. But whatever my name is, what I do, throughout the year I prepare a list. A list of all the children and their deeds.
Deeds? Somu asked.
Yes..Good deeds..bad deeds.misdeeds. Right deeds. I make a list and decide which gift they should get. I go to their parents, secretly tell their parents about their deeds accordingly they get gifts. But you know throughout the year, all the days, if you behave well, never lie, never disappoint your parents, love them, respect them, try to understand them, then I myself come to visit them.
What did I do then? I did nothing good in the past years.
Who said. You are a very well behaved child. You understand your parents and never lie to them. You draw so well. You read so well. In your leisure and lonely time, you sing or dance or you read story books and like that you know so many things. I know you have donated your old clothes to many people who need more than you do. I also know that you never hurt roadside dogs or cats or anybody. In the last winter you saved a puppy, fed him and now he is under your safe custody.
Today I came here to encourage you about all these good deeds and also to make you realize the soul meaning of Christmas. not only enjoyment, not only gift exchange but to live for others. Never complaint. Don't ever think that you could have to get this you could have to get that. Just think and accept whatever you are getting today that is the best for you and I am telling you if you follow this throughout your life. You will be always happy. Just like the Christmas tree. Christmas tree symbolizes evergreen happiness. Be honest, be loyal, be compassionate, do your duties and then long run you will get reward a very precious, happy, healthy life.
What is my duties Santa? I am so small. What could I do?
You are small, just like a flowers' bud and you could do small small things. Your daily work. which are solely yours. Like your home work. Thats your duty to complete it. Make a habit to complete homework by your own. Make a practise to keep your surroundings clean. After getting up wrap up your beddings, blancket, get ready for school. Have breakfast. Listen to your parents, try to understand them, help them in their household stuffs as per they say. Help your father in gardening. Dont harm anybody, dont hurt anybody. Don't be demanded. Wealth fades away. John's bicycle will not be as new as it looks today. barbies house will break apart, makeup may harm ones' skin, that beauty would also go but if you start practicing living an honest life, a good warm hearted loving , caring human being. That will stay forever. and in long run you will get rewarded with a beautiful evergreen life. like this evergreen christmas tree. Today, I am giving you this sense of humanity. Slowly as you grow your sense of realization will also grow and you will be able to find your own duties, according to your age and experiences you will understand todays' meaning. More clearly. You will get the meaning of the supreme gift. Now close your eyes.
Somu was spellbound with Santa's words, bells sweet tinnkling in background which he never heard off. He felt..he cant express what he felt actually. suddenly he felt good and felt that he can do lots many things, in this little age, but there so many duties. He felt responsible. He closed his eyes and just then doorbell rang. He ran and opened the door. His parents are there. His father holding a full decorated christmas tree and full pack of chocolates. Santa was no where. Was he dreamed? He stopped for a while, he was glittering. he looked to the christmas tree, remembered the meaning "evergreen" . He smiled and then with a glowy, glittering face he took the chocolates and said to his father I will share it with others then I will have. His father was happy and surprised he gave the decorated Christmas tree to somu. Somu now he knows the meaning of the Christmas tree, which he needs to keep, evergreen. Probably he is getting the meaning of the true celebration of the christmas and the true celebration of any occasion. his father hugged him tightly and felt fulfilled, completed. Said Merry Christmas. WIsh you a Merry Christmas and very happy New Year.
Today I came here to encourage you about all these good deeds and also to make you realize the soul meaning of Christmas. not only enjoyment, not only gift exchange but to live for others. Never complaint. Don't ever think that you could have to get this you could have to get that. Just think and accept whatever you are getting today that is the best for you and I am telling you if you follow this throughout your life. You will be always happy. Just like the Christmas tree. Christmas tree symbolizes evergreen happiness. Be honest, be loyal, be compassionate, do your duties and then long run you will get reward a very precious, happy, healthy life.
What is my duties Santa? I am so small. What could I do?
You are small, just like a flowers' bud and you could do small small things. Your daily work. which are solely yours. Like your home work. Thats your duty to complete it. Make a habit to complete homework by your own. Make a practise to keep your surroundings clean. After getting up wrap up your beddings, blancket, get ready for school. Have breakfast. Listen to your parents, try to understand them, help them in their household stuffs as per they say. Help your father in gardening. Dont harm anybody, dont hurt anybody. Don't be demanded. Wealth fades away. John's bicycle will not be as new as it looks today. barbies house will break apart, makeup may harm ones' skin, that beauty would also go but if you start practicing living an honest life, a good warm hearted loving , caring human being. That will stay forever. and in long run you will get rewarded with a beautiful evergreen life. like this evergreen christmas tree. Today, I am giving you this sense of humanity. Slowly as you grow your sense of realization will also grow and you will be able to find your own duties, according to your age and experiences you will understand todays' meaning. More clearly. You will get the meaning of the supreme gift. Now close your eyes.
Somu was spellbound with Santa's words, bells sweet tinnkling in background which he never heard off. He felt..he cant express what he felt actually. suddenly he felt good and felt that he can do lots many things, in this little age, but there so many duties. He felt responsible. He closed his eyes and just then doorbell rang. He ran and opened the door. His parents are there. His father holding a full decorated christmas tree and full pack of chocolates. Santa was no where. Was he dreamed? He stopped for a while, he was glittering. he looked to the christmas tree, remembered the meaning "evergreen" . He smiled and then with a glowy, glittering face he took the chocolates and said to his father I will share it with others then I will have. His father was happy and surprised he gave the decorated Christmas tree to somu. Somu now he knows the meaning of the Christmas tree, which he needs to keep, evergreen. Probably he is getting the meaning of the true celebration of the christmas and the true celebration of any occasion. his father hugged him tightly and felt fulfilled, completed. Said Merry Christmas. WIsh you a Merry Christmas and very happy New Year.