There's a story of a group of kids in an orphanage. At Christmas, they were sad because they thought no one remembered them. But then, a kind woman came with a big box of presents and a Christmas tree. The kids were overjoyed. They learned that there is always hope and kindness in the world, especially during Christmas. This can be a great inspiration for all kids to spread kindness.
One story is about a little boy named Tim. On Christmas Eve, he found a shivering puppy outside. Instead of waiting for his presents, he used his scarf to warm the puppy and brought it inside. His kindness showed that Christmas is about giving and caring. This simple act of his inspired his family to do more for the needy during the holidays.
A story is about a little boy who saved his pocket money all year to buy a warm coat for a homeless person he often saw on the street. On Christmas Eve, he gave the coat to the man. The man was so touched that he started crying. It teaches kids the value of kindness.
An inspiring quote is 'Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.' For a story, there's the story of the first Christmas. The story of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus in a manger. It's a story full of hope and new beginnings, which can be very inspiring for children to learn about the origin of Christmas.
The themes often include kindness. In 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!', the Whos' kindness towards the Grinch even after he tries to steal their Christmas makes him change. Belief is another theme. In 'The Little Match Girl', the girl's belief in a better place as she sees visions while lighting her matches is part of the story. And of course, the joy of giving and receiving. In 'Frosty the Snowman', the kids give Frosty the gift of friendship, and he gives them the joy of his company.
They are often simple. For example, the plots are easy to follow, like in 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' where the basic idea is about an outcast reindeer becoming a hero. They also usually have a happy ending, which gives kids a positive feeling. Most of them contain elements of magic, such as in 'Frosty the Snowman' where a snowman magically comes to life.
Friendship is a theme that often shows up. For instance, in stories where the characters are friends and they do things together during Christmas, like decorating the Christmas tree. Another theme is forgiveness. Some stories might have a character who has been wronged but then forgives others during the Christmas season, spreading the message that Christmas is a time for letting go of grudges and starting anew. Also, the theme of gratitude is there, with characters being thankful for what they have during this festive time.
There was a little boy who always wanted to be a painter. At the start of the New Year, his parents gave him a small set of paints. He was so excited and started painting every day. His determination in the New Year inspired other kids in the neighborhood to pursue their own hobbies.
A young bird was afraid to fly. All its siblings had already taken their first flight. One day, it saw a delicious worm on a branch far away. The hunger made it forget its fear and it took off. It flew beautifully and got the worm. It's a funny and inspiring story for kids as it shows that sometimes we can overcome our fears when we have a strong motivation.