A Christmas Vision

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"What would you like for Christmas, Chrissy?" asked the jolly old man with the white beard, and red suit. He was sitting on a majestic throne, amidst Christmas splendor in the largest mall in Millderford.

The small girl closed her eyes, little golden curls covering one cheek. She thought for a long time.

"I want to see you fly through the sky, with your reindeer. On Christmas Eve."

"Now Chrissy, good little girls should be in bed at that time."

"I know, but there's no reason why I would have to get up early, so it won't hurt just once. And it's all I want." she said, earnestly.


"What did you ask Santa for?" asked her mother, smiling. When she found out, she stopped smiling. How could anyone pull that off? She would have to talk to her husband about this puzzle.

"I don't know, Dear. If she had just asked to see Santa and his reindeer, maybe we could have hired someone. But flying reindeer? They're in short supply this year." said Chrissy's father.

"Don't I know it. I wonder if she might be satisfied with having them parade down the street?" she said, worriedly.

"I think she will have to be. Unless you have a direct line to Santa himself. But we are going to need a plausible excuse for the lack of flight. Any ideas?"

"Nothing comes to mind... But we still have some time. We'll figure something out. Why couldn't she have just asked for a pony or a trip around the world... Something easy!" she sighed.

He laughed. "It could have been worse."

"And just how?" she replied, tapping her foot.

"Chrissy could have asked to go for a flight!" he said, still laughing.

"Are you trying to give me nightmares, Mister?"

"You did ask." he reminded her.


"What's that noise?!?!" asked Dad.

It was Christmas Eve. The actor had been hired, complete with eight trained reindeer. Chrissy had even written a letter to Santa, to make her wish official. It was almost midnight.

"Chrissy!" he exclaimed excitedly to the little girl who had fallen asleep watching It's A Wonderful Life.

"Dad?" she asked, rubbing her eyes.

"I heard something outside. Want to go check?" he asked, scooping her up onto his shoulders.

They went out into the cool night, and coming down the road was a beautiful sleigh, complete with reindeer. Jingle Bells was playing from somewhere on the sleigh, and it was all lit up. The reindeer were indeed well trained, they all seemed to move as one.

"Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas, Chrissy!" said a jolly little man. Suddenly the street under their hooves lit up, and they began to run. In seconds they were airborne. Chrissy's father was sitting in the snow. She was jumping up and down, and clapping her hands.

Then it was quiet. Chrissy helped her stunned father to his feet. Just as they were about to go in, an old beat up sleigh came into sight. Eight reindeer who kept on trying to go in different directions were slowly but surely dragging it down the road. A large man in a red suit was intent on controlling them.

"Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas, Chrissy!" he said as he passed slowly.

Chrissy waved politely. "Merry Christmas!"

She then turned to her father. "Daddy, who was that?"

"Uh... Maybe Santa's assistant?" he replied, shrugging. He still looked a little dazed.

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What a captivating story! Santa's assistant? Haha, Chrissy's dad is very innovative! This is a lovely, well written short story. I'm glad Chris's had her wish. Sometimes, we worry too much about stuff that is already taken care of. Chrissy's parents need to believe more!

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lol seeing is believing! I don't think they'll worry so much next Christmas

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I have a sneaking suspicion that Father Christmas himself will cross the sky. I'll be asking for that at Christmas too.
good adaptation to the promt of the week, @wrestlingdesires !

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Thanks so much - and when you see him, be sure to get a short video!

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Thank you so much for posting this tender inspiration on @theinkwell, @wrestlingdesires!

Thanks for all your comments to our fellow writers.

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It was my pleasure ❤️ And as usual, we had a great load of stories this week🙌

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Very funny, and perfectly brief. Not a word wasted. You have been practicing efficiency and it works very well for you.

As long as there is magic in our lives, we can still dream. Endearing story.

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Thank you for the compliment ❤️ Yes, I have been practicing :) I had to if I wanted to get my stories out in under five posts 😂

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This is so much fun, @wrestlingdesires! I bet the dad wished he hadn't spent the money hiring an actor!

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lol I think he was too shocked to wish anything! The actor sounds a little like he doesn't know his stuff too 😂

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This story looks great for these dates. An impossible gift to make, but with the magic of Christmas anything is possible. And there is the yearning to fulfill those expectations. Great how you put this whole scenario together.

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Thanks, did you write an entry for this week??? I hope to read it :)

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The actual Santa came before the fake, the girl got lucky, the Dad should just drink his confusion off with Eggnog.

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lol I think the dad is probably fine without a drink - he just needs to learn to believe 🤣

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This story was amazing! The humorous dialogues between the parents made me chuckle, and Chrissy was so sure she would get what she wished for! And her dad, little did he know that she would indeed hahaha

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lol I think Santa taught him a little lesson in believing :) ... Sometimes children are wiser than we are ❤️...

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So Christmas is coming huh.

It's a nice story where children always dream of Christmas tales. Even when I was a child had this kind of wish. You reminded me of my childhood when it's Christmas.

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I'm glad I brought back good memories ❤️ All children should be able to believe :)

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