My First Christmas

A short Christmas story

Prologue- My Story:

Hi there; my name is Elliot and this is my story. Up until one month ago I lived in foster care since I was two years old, after my parents tragically passed away to an unknown cause, or so I was told. They could have just abandoned me, I guess I’ll never know.

Anyway, on with the story. So, I was passed around from family to family and during this time I did come across a few lovely and loving people, although this was very rare, usually it’s just the odd alcoholic lucking to make a bit of dosh out of taking care of me. I know, heart-breaking stuff, right?

I was losing hope to be honest but one month ago today I was rescued by the most caring and wonderful people in the world, the McAlister’s and this is my first proper Christmas, finally at home. 

1st December-8:00am

What’s an advent calendar? This is a question I didn’t know the answer too until this morning when Mr and Mrs McAlister, my new mum and dad, gifted me with a strange rectangle with little doors marked with numbers 1-24 and told me that every day I open one of the doors, eat the chocolate and read the little story!

The chocolate was so scrumptious and I am in utter awe that I am a member of such a loving family and now this! I can already tell this is going to be the best Christmas ever!

4th December-3:00pm

Today I was asked to write a wish list for Santa Clause (of course I already knew who he was) but I found it very difficult as I already have everything that I have ever wanted now! I came up with one thing, a bike. For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted one of these and to get the chance to ride it with my new dad would be such a dream come true!

6th December-7:00pm

My first ever Christmas tree! Dad, Mum and I decorated the house for Christmas today and it is honestly the most beautiful thing I have ever seen! I even got some bedding adorned with little Santa’s and reindeers to put on my bed!

24th December-9:00pm

Mum, Dad and I put some carrots (for the reindeer), mince pies and milk out for Santa! I am so excited! I cannot get to sleep! Mum said to count sheep but I don’t think that’s helping much. 

25th December-7:30am

I am lost for words. This morning, I woke up to my very own bike rapped up neatly in paper. All my prayers have been answered. I am the luckiest boy in the world.