I love to write short stories especially during the holidays and the tale below is one of my favorite to read to the kids (and cat) this Thanksgiving. 🙂
Lily and her little sister’s Thanksgiving
Lily, a bright-eyed six-years-old girl, was thrilled to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at her family friends cozy home. Her excitement was doubled by the fact that her little sister, Nora, was able to talk this Thanksgiving.
As the aroma of roasted turkey filled the air everyone was invited to the living room. Lily couldn’t wait to share the true essence of Thanksgiving with her little sister.
“Nora,” Lily whispered, her voice soft and gentle, “Thanksgiving is not just about delicious food and presents”.
Nora, her chubby cheeks dimpled with a smile, looked up at her big sister with wide, curious eyes.
“Thanksgiving is about being grateful for all the good things in our lives,” Lily explained, her voice filled with warmth. “We are grateful for our family and friends, for our home, for our health, and for all the blessings we have received.”
Nora’s eyes sparkled with understanding as Lily continued, “We show our gratitude by saying thank you to the people who make our lives special, by helping others in need, and by spreading kindness and love”.
After they played together for some time, Lily suggested, “Let’s play a game of gratitude. We can take turns saying things we are grateful for”. Nora found the idea wonderful as she started giggling and saying “Thank you – thank you – thank you…”.
Throughout the day, Lily gently reminded Nora of the true spirit of Thanksgiving. As they helped set the table, Lily said, “Thank you for helping me, Nora”. And after they washed their hands, Lily said, “Thank you for giving me the towel, Nora”.
As the two families gathered around the dining table for their Thanksgiving prayer, Lily held her hands together, her eyes closed slightly as she observed her little sister, who also held her tiny hands together like her. “Thank you, God, for our family and friends,” Lily whispered softly. “Thank you for our home and our health. Thank you for all the good things in our life”.
Nora, absorbing her big sister’s words and actions, began to express her own gratitude too. She clapped with her tiny hands and said, “Thank you, turkey, for being so yummy!” and then she added laughing “Thank you, apple pie, for making my tummy happy!”.
By the end of the day, Nora’s heart was overflowing with gratitude. She had learned that Thanksgiving was not just about a feast and festivities, but about the deep appreciation for the blessings in her life.
Lily smiled down at her little sister, her heart filled with pride. Nora had embraced the true essence of Thanksgiving, and her spirit of gratitude would forever brighten their lives.
The End!
I hope you enjoy it!
P. S. If you are looking for more stories with lessons for kids don’t forget to get your copy of “Little Tales with Big Lessons“. Reading these stories aloud is a perfect way to end a busy day of cooking and feasting and spending time outside in the last, lovely days before winter. I hope you will enjoy reading them! 🙂
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Meglena Ivanova 