One funny story is about a little boy who was so excited for Santa to come. He left cookies and milk, but his dog ate them. When he heard a noise at night, he thought it was Santa and ran downstairs. He found his dog with crumbs all over its face and said, 'You naughty reindeer!'
There was a family where the kids were trying to leave cookies for Santa. But their dog got into the kitchen and ate all the cookies. So, the kids quickly made some new ones with lots of sprinkles. When Santa came, he left a note saying he loved the special cookies and that their dog must have a very sweet tooth. This shows how kids' efforts can turn a small mishap into a fun Christmas memory.
The unexpected twists are often the most interesting parts. For example, when things don't go as planned like in the story where the dog ate the cookies. It adds humor and makes the story more engaging.
The characters are often very innocent. For example, children are usually full of wonder and excitement about Christmas. They might be a bit clumsy like the little boy who thought his dog was Santa's reindeer. They also tend to be very kind-hearted, like the children building a snowman for Santa.
In a kindergarten, the kids were making Christmas cards. One little girl accidentally drew Santa with six arms. When the teacher asked her about it, she said 'Santa needs extra arms to carry all the presents for all the kids in the world!'. Everyone in the class laughed at her creative thinking.
Well, holly has been a significant part of Christmas imagery for a long time. In children's stories, it could be depicted as having magical properties. Maybe a child gets lost in a forest on Christmas Eve and finds a holly bush that lights up and guides the child back home. This way, the holly becomes not just a symbol but also a helpful and magical element in the story.
One common theme is kindness. In stories like 'A Christmas Carol', Scrooge learns to be kind. Another theme is the magic of Christmas, as seen in 'The Polar Express'. Also, the idea of giving is important, like in 'The Little Drummer Boy' where the boy gives his gift of music.
One characteristic is the use of simple and vivid language. For example, in 'The Three Little Pigs', words like 'huff' and 'puff' are used to describe the wolf's actions, which are easy for children to understand and find funny. Another is the presence of interesting characters. Like the naughty Goldilocks in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'.