Old King Cole was sitting in his throne, anxiously awaiting the evening. His eyes twinkled with joy at the thought of the upcoming magical night.

"Tonight is the night before Christmas," King Cole murmured to himself, bouncing his leg with excitement.

Suddenly, the king heard a noise coming from the chimney. He turned, curiosity sparkling in his eyes.

Much to his surprise, a man with a jolly laugh and a bag full of gifts descended from the chimney. It was none other than Santa Claus himself.

Santa, noticing the king's surprise, let out a hearty laugh. "Ho, ho, ho! Didn't expect me, did you King Cole?" Santa asked chuckling.

The king, still in shock, could only manage to nod. He never thought he would meet Santa himself on this magical night.

"Well, I have a special task for you, King Cole," Santa said, pulling out a small, beautifully decorated box from his bag.

"This box holds the magic of Christmas. But to unlock it, you must spread the joy of giving throughout your kingdom," Santa explained.

King Cole looked at the box in awe. He could already feel the magic radiating from the box.

"I understand, Santa. I will make sure the joy of giving is felt throughout my kingdom," King Cole promised, determination in his eyes.

Santa then left with a jolly "Ho, ho, ho!" leaving the king alone with the magical box.

Over the next few days, King Cole worked tirelessly. He ordered gifts for everyone in his kingdom and made sure that everyone had a merry Christmas.

The kingdom was filled with joy and laughter as everyone received their gifts. King Cole smiled as he saw the happiness spread across his kingdom.

It was the night of Christmas and King Cole sat alone in his throne room, holding the magic box. He could feel the happiness and joy flooding his kingdom.

Suddenly, the box started to glow. King Cole watched in awe as the box opened, releasing a brilliant light that filled the room.

The light then coalesced into a beautiful, glowing fairy. Her wings sparkled like hundreds of tiny stars.

"Congratulations, King Cole. You have unlocked the magic of Christmas with your kind and giving heart," the fairy said.

King Cole felt a warmth fill his heart as he listened to the fairy's words. He knew he had done right by his people.

The fairy then whispered the true magic of Christmas into King Cole's ear, leaving him with newfound wisdom.

King Cole thanked the fairy, who flew away into the night, leaving a trail of glittering light behind.

The king, filled with the true magic of Christmas, resolved to keep spreading joy not only during Christmas, but every day.

From that day on, King Cole made sure that his kingdom was filled with joy and happiness. His people loved him for his kind and generous heart.

Years later, the magical night was remembered as the night Old King Cole found the true spirit of Christmas.

The story of King Cole and the magical night is still told to this day, reminding everyone of the joy of giving.

And so, the kingdom lived happily, remembering the magical night, the night before Christmas when King Cole spread joy and unlocked the magic of Christmas.