My Miniature World: December 2023

Sunday 24 December 2023

Noelle's Christmas Eve

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all well and that you are looking forward to Christmas. Like most of you know Christmas Eve is the highlight of my Christmas. It's the most magical night of the year and it brings so many sweet memories to me.

At Holly's Christmas Shoppe the Christmas Spirit never fades and this year is no exception. Everyone is waiting for the magical night to celebrate the birth of a very special baby and the visit from Father Christmas.

This year Holly's niece Noelle wanted to spend Christmas Eve with her. She was so excited. After spending the day helping her aunt with clients, it was time for her to go to bed.

Holly shared her bedroom with her niece and Noelle was happy just to be there. In the middle of the night, Noelle heard footsteps close by and hushed noises.

She woke up to see what her aunt was up to and followed the sounds. The sounds came from the living room which was across the hall. She opened the door gently and to her surprise, it wasn't her aunt but Father Christmas.

She couldn't believe her own eyes to see him standing in the living room next to the Christmas tree and fireplace.

The door made a squeak and their eyes locked. Noelle froze but he only nodded his head and gave her a smile. With that Noelle entered the room.

"Hello young lady, you are past your bedtime." He told her softly with a twinkle in his eye.

"I heard noises and I thought you were my aunty Holly!" Noelle exclaimed.

He chuckled and continued adding the gifts under the tree. "Have you been a good girl this year Noelle?"

"I think I have been. I ate all my vegetables and helped my aunt in the shop." Noelle said proudly.

"Indeed you have and what would you like this year?" Father Christmas asked her.

"I would love to have a baby doll sir if you please." He turned around and out of thin air he produced a baby doll.

Noelle squealed with excitement. "Oh my, thank you so much kind sir. She is exactly like the one I wanted. I have seen her in the toy shop window just a few days ago."

She held the baby doll in her arms. Noelle was in total wonder. "Merry Christmas Sir and I wish you a safe trip. "

"Merry Christmas Noelle. " She held on to her baby doll hoping that this wasn't just a dream.

"Will I ever see you again Sir ?" She turned around and was surprised to find herself standing alone in the room with her new baby doll.

She tiptoed back to the bedroom and rushed to the bed happy as can be. It was a night that she would never forget and cherished the brief moment when she met Father Christmas on the most special night of the year.