CHRISTMAS TASTE

Bulgaria

Like Christmas every year, Santa made toys for children around the world.

While he was doing the presents with the Elves, suddenly the machine, which showed what gifts the children wanted, broke. Santa was saddened because he did not know what gifts to do. He tried to repair it, but unfortunately he did not.

During this time the children were eager to wait for Santa and their gifts. Waiting, waiting, but he did not come. The children were saddened and the Christmas magic vanished. Only one child believed more. His name was Anton. Then Santa decided to go to him with the sled until there was a little Christmas magic.

When the white-haired old man arrived at the child, he told everything that had happened to the gift machine and asked him to help him.



Anton called his friends and his parents. They got on the sled and went straight to Santa's workshop. With the little remaining Christmas magic, they managed to repair the machine.

And while the elves were making the presents, the children and Santa lay them on the sled. They loaded her all over and set out to bring gifts to everyone.

So this Christmas was a happy Christmas!

Christmas refugee

Portugal

On Christmas Eve, there was no one at Aguda beach. The anchored fishermen's boats remained still. The calm sea reflected the moonlight. The starling sky and the brightness were astonishing.

   A slender figure could be seen moping, wandering along the shore. It was a boy, seemed to be about 10, wearing old clothes full of holes. He was on his own.

  What would a young guy be doing alone on Christmas Eve? 

Suddenly an excessive bright arose and...

  - Merry Christmas, my dear! - it was heard.

  The fright was such that the young one

fainted. When awakened, smoothly

opened his eyes and...right in front

of him there was a dizzy little star.

Goodness, could he be dreaming?

  - Let me straighten out your tips,

you must be sore – the boy said,

while pinching himself.

- Thank you very much for the help.

It was very kind of you. Can I give you

a hug? What is your name? What are

you doing here? Where is your

family? - ARAL kept on asking.

   - I am a refugee, my name is Saïd and I have been abandoned by my family when I was very weak. Everyone thought I would not survive! As I used to be a bit naughty too I was left behind! I walked for miles and miles and ended up here. Portuguese people are very kind and have been helping me out with food, affection...

  - Rejoice, you have just found the right star! I have got magic powers and since it is Christmas I will grant you five wishes... Christmas wishes, of course! And on top of that, from today on you will become part of the SOFOF constellation.