Christmas Eve is a special and magical time! It’s full of excitement and fun, especially for kids. In this story, we meet Cookie Monster, who learns about self-control, giving, and the true spirit of Christmas. Let’s see what happens as Cookie Monster gets ready for Santa Claus to come!
On Christmas Eve, Cookie Monster wants to stay awake to see Santa Claus. He makes yummy Christmas cookies using his mommy’s special recipe. These cookies are super tasty and gingery, and he knows Santa will love them. But there’s a problem—Cookie Monster has to stop himself from eating the cookies meant for Santa!
To help himself not eat the cookies, Cookie Monster reads his favorite Christmas story, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” This story talks about how quiet the house is and how children are dreaming of sweet things. Reading the story helps Cookie Monster feel the magic of Christmas and keeps him from eating the cookies.
As Cookie Monster reads, he gets more and more excited about Santa coming. He imagines Santa’s sleigh and reindeer and can’t wait to give Santa the cookies he made.
Even though he tries hard, Cookie Monster can’t resist and eats all of Santa’s cookies! He feels worried because now he has no gift for Santa. But instead of being sad, Cookie Monster thinks of a new idea.
Cookie Monster decides to give Santa his mommy’s cookie recipe as a gift. This shows the true spirit of Christmas—giving and sharing joy with others. The best gifts come from the heart and make everyone happy.
When Santa arrives, he surprises Cookie Monster with a gift of his own—more Christmas cookies! This shows that Christmas is not just about getting gifts but also about sharing love and kindness with others.
In the end, Cookie Monster learns important lessons about self-control, giving, and the magic of Christmas. As he enjoys his cookies and reads his story again, we remember that Christmas is a time for love, sharing, and celebrating with the people we care about.
This story reminds us to share joy, kindness, and delicious treats with everyone around us during the holiday season.
Cookie Recipe Sharing: Just like Cookie Monster shared his mommy’s cookie recipe with Santa, think about a special recipe or a favorite treat you love. Ask a family member to help you write it down. Then, share it with a friend or family member. Talk about how sharing something special makes you feel and how it might make the other person feel.
Storytime Magic: Choose your favorite holiday story and read it with a family member or friend. After reading, draw a picture of your favorite part of the story. Share your drawing and explain why you chose that part. Discuss how stories can help us feel the magic of special times like Christmas.
Cookie Temptation Challenge: With the help of an adult, bake some cookies or use store-bought ones. Place them on a plate and practice self-control by not eating them right away. Set a timer for 10 minutes and think about something else you can do while waiting, like drawing or playing a game. After the timer goes off, enjoy the cookies and talk about how it felt to wait and why self-control is important.
