Winter had finally arrived. The first fluffy snow fell. The trees dressed themselves in white coats. Outside, everything looked magical and beautiful. Everyone was delighted by the fresh snow, especially the children.
Mum," said the boy Sasha, "look how beautiful it is outside the window! Shall we go play in the snow?
Mum agreed. They dressed warmly, grabbed their toboggans, and headed outside.
Many children were playing in the yard. Some were sliding down the hill, others were building a snowman, and still others were constructing a snow fort. Everyone was laughing and having fun. It seemed as though joy and happiness had lit up the whole world!
Sasha! Sasha! Come over here quickly!" called the other children.
Sasha ran over to his friends. Together they built a big snowman. They made a nose from a carrot, eyes from pine cones, and drew a smile on his face. The snowman turned out wonderfully – just like a real one. The children even thought he winked at them. This made everyone's mood even better. After all, such miracles only happen in fairy tales… Maybe this really was a true fairy tale?..
In the evening, the children went home. And then a miracle happened. From under the spruce tree that grew in the yard, a little gnome appeared wearing a red coat and a red hat. He was holding a small notebook. With small clumsy steps, he walked up to the snowman and smiled.
Hello, Snowman! I'm Father Frost's helper. I've come from the city of Veliky Ustyug. It's the home of our winter wizard! Please tell me, how did the children who built you behave? Did they hurt anyone, or were they kind and polite?
Hello, Gnome!" replied the Snowman. "The children in this yard are very good. They were so happy about the first snow! And what interesting games they played! Nobody even fought! Everyone was happy! I couldn't help myself and winked at them...
Oh! Snowman! You can't do that! The children mustn't know that we exist!
Gnome, I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist the children's smiles," the Snowman answered sadly.
Never mind," the Gnome reassured him. "I'm very glad that the children here are good and well-behaved. I'll write down the names of these boys and girls in my magic notebook. I'll give the list to Father Frost. And when New Year comes and the coloured lights on the Christmas trees light up, each child will receive a gift of whatever they wish for most!
How wonderful it is to receive gifts!" the Snowman said happily.
The long-awaited holiday arrived – New Year's Day. In every home, the scent of pine needles, mandarins, and delicious food filled the air. Everywhere was filled with joy! Sasha's family was also looking forward to the celebration.
Together with his mum, the boy decorated the Christmas tree. And under the tree, he placed an envelope with a letter for Father Frost. Sasha dreamed of a remote-controlled car and hoped that his wish would definitely come true. He had behaved well all year: he helped his parents, didn't hurt animals, and even tried not to quarrel with other children in the yard. After all, he knew that Father Frost and his helpers see everything.
On the morning of the first of January, Sasha, barely awake, ran to the Christmas tree. And – oh, a miracle! In a large beautiful box, a toy car was waiting for him! The boy cried with joy: his dream had come true!
Sasha understood that wishes come true when you work towards them: by doing only good deeds, being a kind person, and sincerely believing in miracles.
Don't be afraid to dream! The brighter your dream, the closer it is to coming true!
