The Peaceful Oasis

One particular Christmas, a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his
annual trip. Alas, there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got
sick, and the trainee elves just weren't producing the toys as fast as the
regular ones. Poor Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind
schedule. Then Mrs. Claus announced that her mom was coming to visit. This
stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found
that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and
were out, heaven knows where.

More stress. Furthermore, when he began to load the sleigh, one of the
boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground scattering the toys
everywhere. Frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of apple cider
and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the
elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink.

In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into
hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the
broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom. Just then
the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the
door, and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely
day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"

And thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas
tree.

Take care and have a great day,too!
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