Bonifacio Vincenzi
THE SANTA CLAUS APPRENTICE
Illustrated by Germana Di Rago
THE SANTA CLAUS APPRENTICE by Bonifacio Vincenzi
©2014 Kymaera Edizioni, Cogorno (Ge)
I digital edition: november, 2014
ISBN 9788899289102
Translated by Michela Ippoliti
Illustrated by ©Germana Di Rago. All rights reserved.
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The long awaited moment had finally arrived. Another few minutes and Santa Claus would announce to the Commission, formed by the oldest goblins, the name of his young successor.
For two years Santa Claus had followed, by a large and magical crystal ball, all the children of the world named Nicolaus. This occupation had given him much joy. All the children were fantastic and managed to be happy and carefree when played amongst themselves. Santa Claus observed them carefully but could not decide on the choice to make. All were good. All deserved to take his place when he would become too old.
Days went by, weeks, months, and Santa Claus just could not make a decision. The more children he watched the more he was convincing himself his choice would be very difficult.
Then, one Sunday afternoon from his crystal ball had appeared to him the Nicolaus he was looking for.
«There he is!», exclaimed Santa Claus. «It's him, it's him! Finally, I found him!»
Luckliy, that day he was all alone in the house otherwise it would have been really embarrassing for anyone watching a sixty-five year-old man, tall and robust, with wavy and white hair, white and bushy beard, jumping happy like a child.
He had found him at last!
Santa Claus could not contain his joy. That child one day, when he would be big enough and prepared, would have taken his place and during Christmas time, would have granted all the wishes of the children in the world.
However what was so particular in this child to make him so happy? Frankly he did not know. He had watched thousands of kids, but no one had touched him so much. This kid was special.
Always laughing, putting out his tongue, embracing all affectionately. Santa Claus thought that this child did not like to wear shoes so much, because he had placed them on a park bench and continued to play walking and running barefoot. In addition, another aspect struck him particularly: this child wore beautiful glasses that made him even more charming and likeable.
As we all know, the elves are the most trusted
aides of Santa Claus. They are small and funny creatures. They have
long pointed ears, dressing in red or green, and most of them are
actively engaged in the Laboratory of Santa Claus, where they build
toys requested by children. However, perhaps, not everyone knows
that the seven elderly goblins are part of the Committee of Wise
Men and their task is to council Santa Claus when he makes
important decisions. That evening the seven elderly elves were
dying to watch, from the magical crystal ball, the face of
Nicolaus, the child that had fascinated Santa Claus.
Before entering in the large meeting room,
Santa Claus gave another look at his magic crystal ball. Nicolaus
was sitting in his room listening to song with excitment. The child
was very fond of music and this was exalting; Santa Claus shared
the same passion for years.
Two taps of knuckles on the large and massive
walnut colored door and he went inside. The elderly elves greeted
him with a wonderful air of festivity. They were visibly excited
and curious. When Santa Claus put his crystal ball on the table the
seven elves forgot their usual composure and crowded around the
ball until the appearance of the face of little Nicolaus.
At last the time had come: time to get to know
the traits of the child who would one day become Santa Claus, time
to put an end to the expectation that had become unbearable for the
elderly elves, They were all h [...]
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