A Magical Christmas Eve
It was the night before Christmas, and little Timmy was brimming with excitement. All around him, the house was alive with twinkling lights, the smell of cookies baking, and cheerful laughter. Timmy had helped to decorate the Christmas tree, its ornaments sparkling like tiny stars. This year, he had a special plan - he wanted to see Santa Claus.
His heart pounded with anticipation as he positioned himself comfortably by the fireplace. He wanted to catch a glimpse of Santa, the jolly old man with his rosy cheeks and twinkling eyes. Everyone told him that Santa would only come if he was asleep, but Timmy was determined.
Hours passed, his eyelids grew heavy, and just as he was about to doze off, he heard a soft 'thump!' His heart skipped a beat. Could it be Santa? Carefully, he peeked from his hiding spot and couldn't believe his eyes. There was Santa, just as he’d imagined!
Overwhelmed by the magic of the moment, Timmy wanted to give something back. He quietly fetched one of his favorite childhood toys and placed it next to Santa’s cookies. It was his way of saying thank you for all the joy that Santa brought every year. After all, Christmas was all about spreading love and happiness.
Question 1
What was Timmy's special plan?
To bake more cookies
To decorate the Christmas tree
To go to bed early
To see Santa Claus
To give Santa a toy
Question 2
What does 'brimming' mean in the context of the story?
Overflowing
Crying
Laughing
Sleeping
Running
Question 3
What did Timmy place next to Santa’s cookies?
A letter
A glass of milk
One of his favorite childhood toys
A Christmas card
A candy cane
Question 4
What did Timmy hear just as he was about to doze off?
A song
A thump
A scream
Laughter
A siren
Question 5
What is the main theme of the story?
Fear
Excitement
Happiness and love
Sadness
Anger
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