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The Little Girl and the Magic of Small GesturesA beautiful Christmas story told at the Secret Santa Christmas in Burgwerben on December 7, 2024. 
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who grew up in a house full of warmth and love. She lived with her grandparents, who cared for her with all their affection. Especially her grandmother, who had lost her youngest son a few years earlier, gave the little girl all the love that overflowed from her heart. The two uncles who lived in the house also became like big brothers to the girl, always protecting her. Her life was filled with joy, security, and countless unforgettable moments. One day, even the great-grandmother moved in with them, as old age made it difficult for her to live alone. She brought wisdom and stories from long ago, which the girl often listened to with shining eyes. Together, they lived like in a small, magical world shaped by unconditional love and warmth. For the girl, Christmas time was always the highlight of the year. As soon as the first snowflakes fell and the scent of freshly baked cookies filled the house, everything around her seemed magical. On Christmas Eve, she went to church with her great-grandmother to see the nativity play. Every time, she marveled at the candlelight, the choir songs, and the solemn atmosphere that filled the room. But one evening, while walking hand in hand home from church with her great-grandmother, she asked a question that had been on her mind for a long time. “Grandma, why are there so many people in church at Christmas? On Sundays, there are never this many.” The great-grandmother paused for a moment, looked up to the sky where the stars were twinkling, and said: “You know, my child, at Christmas people want to show dear God that they are good people. They ask for mercy and think about what really matters.” The girl frowned. “But Grandma, why are they only there at Christmas? What are they on the other days?” The great-grandmother laughed softly, shook her head, and said with a mischievous smile: “Well, my little one, then they are sometimes a little hypocritical.” The girl didn’t quite understand those words, but her childlike excitement for the presents under the Christmas tree quickly pushed her questions aside. For her, Christmas was a celebration of wonder and happiness, and so it should remain. Years passed, and the little girl grew up. The loving upbringing by her grandparents deeply shaped her, and the wisdom of her great-grandmother stayed in her heart. From them she learned respect for others, especially the elderly, and the power of compassion and warmth. She became a young woman with a heart as big as the sky, full of courage, ambition, and a deep love for her fellow human beings. But even her life was not always sunshine. One day, when she was 25 and struggling with worries, she sought advice from her grandmother. The old woman, who always had wise counsel and a listening ear, took her granddaughter’s hands in her own and said: “My little one, no matter how hard life sometimes is, never forget that there is always a tomorrow. And remember: If you give away a little bit of happiness every day, it will come back to you twice as much.” These words were the last gift her grandmother gave her. Shortly afterward, she closed her eyes forever, and the young woman stood there with her grief, but also with a new strength in life. It took years until she truly understood the meaning of her grandmother’s words. In all the encounters of her life – whether with strangers, friends, or family – she began to put her grandmother’s advice into practice. She gave a smile where it was needed, a kind word where there was silence, and a little time where loneliness weighed heavily on a heart. She offered the postman a cup of hot coffee on cold winter days, thanked the stressed cashier with a friendly smile and a “No rush, take your time.” She complimented the waitress on the good food and listened patiently when someone wanted to share their worries. These small gestures became her gift to the world. And she noticed they created something wonderful: People smiled back, a spark of warmth and hope returned to their eyes. It was as if every bit of happiness she gave came back like a boomerang – twofold, threefold. Today, we sit here, listen to this story, and are part of it ourselves. Because everything you have seen and experienced today was created with love, dedication, and the desire to give you a little bit of joy – just like the little girl learned back then. And so, the little girl from back then, now a woman full of heart and warmth, wishes you only one thing: “Give away a little bit of happiness, and it will come back to you twice as much.” Author: AI-Translation - Die Frau vom Nikolaus | 12.12.2024 |
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