The whole class was busy and joyful! The children were making decorations to put on the Christmas tree. They were happy because the Christmas tree was to be a surprise for Julie, who could not come to school because she was ill. On the day before Christmas, each child brought a small gift and hung it on the tree for Julie. At last, many gifts hung on the beautiful Christmas tree. The children were happy because they had done something to make someone else happy. Julie was very pleased when the Christmas tree was set beside her bed. She could barely speak out of happiness. She was happy because the boys and the girls had shown that they cared for her. Julie had missed them very much. She began to feel better right away because she was so happy! She would never forget this special day.
The Lovely Gesture
