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Once upon a time, in a small village covered with snow, there lived a little girl named Lily. It was Christmas Eve, and the air was filled with excitement. The villagers decorated their houses with twinkling lights, and the scent of pine and cookies filled the air.
Lily had one special tradition. Every Christmas Eve, her grandmother would light a beautiful candle that had been in the family for generations. This candle was no ordinary candle; it had a warm, golden glow and seemed to bring everyone together.
This year, Lily couldn't wait to light the candle. As night fell, she and her grandmother sat by the fireplace, sipping hot cocoa. "This candle has a magical power," her grandmother said with a twinkle in her eye. "It brings joy to those who share love and kindness."
Lily was excited to see its magic. They took the candle to the window and lit it together. The flame flickered gently, casting a warm light throughout the room. Suddenly, they heard a soft knock at the door. It was their neighbour, Mr Thompson, looking a little sad.
"Come in, Mr Thompson!" Lily called. "Join us for some cocoa!"
As he entered, the candle's light brightened even more. Mr Thompson smiled, and soon they were all laughing and sharing stories. The warmth of the candle wrapped around them like a hug.
After a while, there was another knock. This time it was the Johnson family, who lived down the street. They brought cookies to share. The candle glowed even brighter, and soon the room was filled with laughter and joy.
Lily realised that the magic of the candle wasn't just in its light but in the love and kindness they shared. They spent the night singing carols and enjoying each other's company.
When it was time for bed, Lily whispered to the candle, "Thank you for bringing everyone together." She snuggled under her blanket, her heart full of happiness.
As she drifted off to sleep, she knew that the true magic of Christmas was not just in the presents, but in the love and kindness they shared with one another.
And that night, the Christmas candle shone brighter than ever.
The End.