Christmas
Rose . (Рождественская роза)
written by Kononova Z.G.
Author: Once there was a
rich man and two daughters. The merchant decided to make presents for his
family on Christmas Eve.
Father: Christmas is coming. What presents would you like for White
Christmas, my dear daughters?
1st daughter: I want a brocade
dress and pearl necklace, dad!
F: And you my
youngest Beauty?
2nd daughter: All I’d like is
a rose you’ve picked specially for me!
F: OK, where is my
horse? I’ll go off on my trip. (едет и поёт песню)
A: However, a
sudden storm blew up, and his horse could hardly make headway in the howling
gale. Cold and weary, the merchant had lost all hope of reaching an inn when he
suddenly noticed a bright light shining in the middle of wood. He saw that it
was a castle, bathed in light.
F: I hope I’ll find
shelter there for the night. Oh, my God! I can’t believe my eyes! What a
beautiful flower! This is what I need!
A: Remembering his
promise to Beauty, he bent down to pick a rose. Instantly, out of the rose
garden, sprang Santa Claus, wearing splendid clothes. Two wondering eyes glared
at him and his voice growled:
Santa. Claus.: Ungrateful man!
I’ll give you shelter, you’ll eat at my table and sleep in my own bed. But only
don’t dare to pick my favourite flower!
F: Forgive me!
Forgive me! Don’t be angry! The rose isn’t for me. It’s for my daughter Beauty.
I promised to bring her back a rose from my journey!
S. C.: Nothing of the
kind! I’ll give you a lot of presents, such as Christmas tree, Christmas
decorations, crackers, tinsels, fairy lights, for instance, not only my flower.
F: Dear, Santa
Claus! I’m at a loss. I’d do anything for you, but I must keep my promise by
all means. Please, don’t be indifferent to me.
S.C.: Well, I can’t but agree with you. I took a decision, I
see, you love your family very much. You are persistent and convincing. I’m in
high spirits on Christmas Eve. I’ll present your daughter with this wonderful
flower, but on one condition. Take me, please, to your house. I’ll wish your
family a peaceful Christmas and New Year.
A: So, they reached home together. The daughters had an
unexpected greeting for Santa Claus. It goes without saying, they walked on
airs and were glad to see Santa Claus and Father.
2nd: I never did doubt your love
for me. How kind you are! Thanks a lot.
1st: Thank you. Now we are ready
for celebrating Christmas.
S. C. : Dear, guests!
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year! I hope you all have a very happy festive season. Let’s sing a
Christmas carol all together. ( Все поют песню Jingle Bells)
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