“The Christmas Bird” is a fanciful tale of compassion and the true meaning of Christmas. One morning, Katya went to the innkeeper to deliver some eggs, and she noticed a man and a woman there who looked very tired. It was very cold outside, and the innkeeper told her that he didn’t have room for his travelers inside, so he had given them room in his barn. What an unfortunate way to spend the night. She mentioned the travelers to her mother, who shared her feelings. Later that night, Katya heard footsteps crunching in the snow by the door. Her … Continue reading →

“Federico and the Magi’s Gift” is subtitled, “A Latin American Christmas Story.” It is the fifth of January, and everyone has gathered to celebrate the end of the Christmas season. They are floating balloons up into the sky and laughing. But Federico isn’t laughing. He’s sitting on the porch, watching everyone else. His mind is on something else – it’s the twelfth night since Christmas, the night of Los Tres Reyes Magos, the three wise men. Tonight they would ride through the sky again as they had every year since Christ’s birth, and if Federico was careful, he might be … Continue reading →