Pacita's Christmas tree (little stories for little people)

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Part of The Young Citizen: The Magazine for Young People

Title
Pacita's Christmas tree (little stories for little people)
Language
English
Year
1935
Rights
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
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THE YOUNG CITIZEN 2'JJ LITTLE STORIES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE PACITA'S CHRISTMAS TRE:E: LITTLE P ACIT A was very poor. She lived in a very small house. She did not have fine dresses. But she was happy. She liked the flowers in her mother's little garden better than fine dresses. Pacita had very few toys. When she saw the other girls with big dolls, she would say, "I like my cat bette1·. I can play on the ground with my cat." When she saw the boys with kiddy cars, she would say, "I like my dog better. My pet dog can run after me. I run after him. We play together." When Pacita came home from school one clay, she 1·an to her mother. "Mothe1., Mother, my teacher said Ch1·istmas is coming. We have a Christmas tree in our room. Shall we have a Christmas tree at home?" "We shall ask Father if we might have one. You know clear, a Christmas tree costs money." Pacita's mother said slowly. She By Aunt Julia looked sad. She took the little girl in her arms and kissed her. "Oh, never mind, Mother. I do not want it very badly. Caridad, who lives in that big house will have a fine Christmas tree. Her mother is very, very rich. She will let 'me see he1· Christmas tree." "You may wish for one, clear." The mother said. "If you wish hard enough, you might have one. Santa Claus might bring you one." Christmas Eve. When Pacita said he1· prayers with her head on her mothe1"s shoulders, she said, "Dea1· God, if I cannot have a Christmas tree, please let me see one in my dreams." Very early on Christmas morning, Pacita went to church. She saw Caridad riding in a big ca1-. Cai·idad waved to her and shouted, "Pacita, when you walk past our house, look through the gate. You will see my beautiful Christmas tree." "Yes, Caridad, I will. Thank you." Paci ta shouted back. Pacita was met by her mother on the stairs. fPlcase tum to page JZI)