But what story should you tell? If you are of a religious faith, You can choose one from those in your faith. If you are Jewish you could tell the Hanukkah story of the small flask of oil that lit the temple for eight days. If you are a Christian, you could tell the story of the virgin birth of Christ. Muslims could tell stories from the Quran and Hindus could tell of tales from Dwali. But is there another type of story that anyone could tell in the holidays?
There is one tradition that in recent years has come to be accepted worldwide much to the delight of children. It is the tradition of Santa Claus and Christmas. Thought it started out as a pagan belief in Europe, it has transformed into a Christian tradition and then into the Santa Claus we know today. Santa's Christmas Eve's journey to bring presents to all the good boys and girls worldwide. There are many stories about Santa Claus and Christmas that are not of any one faith that you can tell. Check out:
Good Stories for Great Holidays at http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng...
This Way To Christmas at http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/s...
Christmas Tales at http://www.thestorytelling-resource-cent...
The Old Christmas Stories at http://www.pjtss.net/library/chuck/chuck...
Christmas History and Christmas Traditions at http://www.stcharleschristmas.com/christ...
Christmas Stories at http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/christma...
You can always tell them stories about your favorite childhood Christmas. Or you could make up your own story. If that is not your style, then check a few Christmas books out from your library and see if there are any stories there you could tell in your own words. For a quickie course in storytelling read my article "Your First Story - Just in time for Halloween!" at http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_... And if you want a ready made story, take a look at "A Giant's Christmas Part One and Two" at http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/liec... and http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/liec... Or you can check back later this week for the story I am writing for The Storyteller's Korner on Kids' Korner here at the Suite101 at http://www.suite101.com/topic/functions.... It is called "The Disappearing Christmas Wreath" and is an original story by yours truly.
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