Nikolas Chichinadze – August and Christmas

It was December 24th. August woke up and felt nervous. He didn’t like the Christmas holidays and it was so cold. Santa Claus never made his wishes come true. All he wanted was to be an ordinary kid. Unfortunately this seemed impossible. August Pullman ran away from his room angrily.

August’s mom heard his anger and felt sorry for him.

• “Why don’t you like Christmas?” – Asked mum.
• “Because, I can’t wear a mask and I have to look happy” – said August. 
• “Santa Claus is so kind and he gives presents to children.” – said mum.
• “Santa Claus isn’t fulfilling my wishes. I want to be an ordinary kid. Santa can’t transform me into a normal kid.” – August said.

August went out to the living room. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful Christmas tree. 

• “What a beautiful Christmas tree we have.” – said August.
• “Augie, can you help me bake gingerbread men cookies.” -said mom
• “Of course.” – August answered.

         Augie went to the kitchen 

      -“I can help you shape the gingerbread men.” – said August.

Mum brought the dough, and started kneading it. August shaped a dough man with a ruined face and only one eye.

• “What is it?” – asked mum, very surprised.
• “It’s me.” – answered August.

August enjoyed Christmas and spending time with his mom. 

Author: Nikolas Chichinadze