What are some good non - religious modern Christmas stories for children?

The story of the Christmas snowman. A little boy builds a snowman on Christmas day. He gives the snowman a scarf, a hat and some coal for eyes. As the day goes on, the snowman seems to come to life in the boy's imagination. They have adventures like sledding down the hill together. It's a simple and fun non - religious Christmas story for kids.

The story of the little drummer boy. A poor boy with only a drum to his name heard about the baby Jesus. He went to see the newborn and had no grand gift to offer. But he played his drum for Jesus. His simple and pure act of playing the drum was his way of showing love and respect. It's a sweet story for kids as it shows that even the simplest offering can be precious.

One modern Christmas story could be about a single mother who works hard all year. On Christmas Eve, her neighbors secretly come together and decorate her house with lights and leave presents on her doorstep. When she wakes up on Christmas morning, she is overjoyed by the kindness and it gives her new hope for the coming year.

One non - religious Christmas story is about a little girl who finds a lost puppy on Christmas Eve. She takes the puppy in, feeds it, and tries to find its owner. But as the night falls and no one claims the puppy, she decides to keep it as her own special Christmas gift. The puppy becomes her best friend, and they have a wonderful Christmas together filled with playing in the snow and sharing treats.

In a non - religious Christmas story, the element of anticipation is strong. People look forward to Christmas day not for religious reasons but for things like seeing the beautifully decorated city. Reindeer are often part of these stories as they are associated with Santa. Another element could be the exchange of letters to Santa. Children write to Santa asking for toys, and this is a fun tradition that doesn't have religious connotations. Also, the Christmas feast with all the delicious food like roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and Christmas pudding is a big part of it, which is more about the celebration and togetherness.

The Three Wise Men are also main characters in a religious Christmas story. They were wise and wealthy men from different regions. They were led by the star to find Jesus and presented their precious gifts. Their journey shows the far - reaching influence of Jesus' birth. Also, in the Nativity story, all these characters come together. Mary and Joseph are central, with Jesus being the most important figure, around whom all the events and characters revolve during that first Christmas.

The parable of the lost sheep in Christianity. Jesus told of a shepherd who left his 99 sheep to find the one that was lost. This shows children that every individual is important and God will go to great lengths to seek those who are lost, teaching them about God's love and care.

Another lovely Christmas story for children is 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'. The Grinch is a character who tries to steal Christmas from the Whos in Whoville but in the end, his heart grows three sizes and he realizes the true meaning of Christmas, which is love and togetherness.

There is also the poem 'Christmas Bells' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was written during a difficult time in his life and still manages to convey the hope and joy of Christmas. Among the stories, 'The Other Wise Man' is famous. It tells the story of a man who was also on a journey to find the baby Jesus but faced various obstacles along the way, highlighting themes of faith and perseverance.

A story goes that on Christmas Eve, an angel was sent to guide a group of animals to the manger. But the donkey was so stubborn that it kept stopping to eat grass along the way. The angel had to keep prodding it. Finally, when they arrived, the donkey let out a big 'hee - haw' that woke up all the other animals in the stable. It was like he was announcing their grand arrival to see the newborn King in his own humorous way.