
The Gift of Love
By Binho Tatuador

10 Sep, 2023

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Aylla who lived in a small village. She was a very poor girl, and her family did not have much money. But Aylla was a happy girl, and she always had a smile on her face.

Every day, Aylla would walk through the village. She loved to see the villagers, the beautiful houses, and the lively marketplace. Everything was always so colorful and full of life.

One winter day, Aylla saw a group of children playing in the snow. They were laughing and having fun. They were all wearing new clothes and playing with new toys. Aylla felt a pang of sadness.

She stood there watching them play. Her heart ached with longing. She wished she could have new clothes and new toys like the other children.

So, Aylla decided to go home and talk to her mother about it. She told her mother about the children and their new things. Then she asked her what the Christmas spirit was all about.

Aylla's mother smiled and said, "The Christmas spirit is about love, kindness, and giving. It's about helping others and making them happy. It's not about having new things."

Aylla thought about what her mother said. She realized that she could still have the Christmas spirit. Even without new clothes or toys, she could be kind and loving and give to others.

So Aylla decided to do something special for Christmas. She wanted to do something that would make others happy. She wanted to show everyone that she had the Christmas spirit.

She thought about what she could do. She couldn’t afford to buy gifts for people, but she knew that she could still do something. Something that would make people smile.

Then, Aylla had a brilliant idea. She decided to make Christmas cards. She could write nice things and give them to people. It would be her special way of spreading the Christmas spirit.

She spent the next few days making the cards. She worked hard, pouring all her love and care into each one. Each card was a labor of love, a gift from her heart.

On Christmas Eve, Aylla took the cards and went to the village. She started giving them out to the villagers. They were surprised but happy to receive the cards.

The villagers appreciated Aylla's thoughtful gesture. They were moved by her kindness and generosity. They said that her cards embodied the real spirit of Christmas.

Aylla felt fulfilled. She had not achieved her initial wish for new clothes or toys, but she had succeeded in spreading love and joy. She had truly experienced the Christmas spirit.

On Christmas day, Aylla woke up to a surprise. There were gifts outside her door. It was the villagers, they had come to thank Maria for her kindness.

There were new clothes, toys, and even some food. Aylla was overjoyed. She couldn't believe that the villagers had been so kind to her.

She hugged her mother and said, "Mama, the Christmas spirit is real! It's about giving love and kindness, just like you said!" Her mother smiled and hugged her back.

From that Christmas onwards, Aylla remained a beacon of love and kindness in the village. She continued to spread joy and cheer, keeping the Christmas spirit alive all year round.

And the people in the village never forgot Aylla's kindness. They always remembered her as the little girl who taught them the true meaning of the Christmas spirit.

Aylla's story spread beyond the village. It became a tale to inspire others, to remind them of the true spirit of Christmas - love, kindness and giving.

As Aylla grew older, she never lost the Christmas spirit. She continued to show love and kindness to everyone she met. And in return, she received love and kindness too.

And so, Aylla's Christmas spirit lived on. It was a testament to the power of love, the power of kindness and the power of giving. It was a testament to the true meaning of Christmas.

Aylla's story is a reminder to all of us. A reminder that the Christmas spirit is not about receiving, it's about giving. It's about spreading love, joy, and happiness.

It's about showing kindness to others, making them feel loved and appreciated. It's about sharing what we have with others, no matter how little it may be.

And most importantly, it's about understanding that the true spirit of Christmas lies within us. It's in our hearts, in our actions, and in our deeds. Like Aylla, let's keep it alive every day.

So this Christmas, let's remember Aylla's story. Let's remember that the best gift we can give is the gift of love. And let's remember that the Christmas spirit lives in all of us.

Let's spread the Christmas spirit not just during the holiday season, but all year round. Because the true spirit of Christmas is not found in presents, but in our hearts and our actions.

Let's show love and kindness to those around us. Let’s make people happy. Let’s make them feel loved. Because that's what the Christmas spirit is all about.

Just like Aylla, let's be the reason someone smiles this Christmas. Let's be the reason someone feels loved and appreciated. Let's be the reason someone believes in the magic of Christmas.

And let's remember, that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. Just like Aylla's Christmas cards, our actions can touch people's hearts and make them feel special.

So, let us all embody the true spirit of Christmas. Let us all be like Aylla, who with her love and kindness, made the world a little brighter, a little happier, and a whole lot merrier.

And let us remember, that it's not about what we receive, but what we give that counts. Let us keep this Christmas spirit alive in our hearts, and pass it on to others.

In this way, we can all honour the true meaning of Christmas, just like Aylla did. By spreading love, joy, and kindness to everyone around us, and by giving from our hearts.

And by doing so, we can ensure that the Christmas spirit lives on. Not just in our homes and our communities, but in our hearts. Because that's where the true Christmas spirit resides.

Just like Aylla, let's keep that spirit alive. Let's keep spreading love, joy, and kindness. And let's keep believing in the magic of Christmas.