Once there was a little donkey called Dizzy.
Dizzy lived in a quiet, snowy place where the nights grew long at Christmas, and the stars felt very close to the ground. She was a kind donkey, though sometimes a little mischievous. She liked the gentle things in life, gingernut biscuits, ginger biscuits, and the smell of gingernut biscuits baking.
On Christmas Eve, Dizzy went for a potter. The snow crunched politely under her hooves, and the world felt hushed, as if it didn’t want to wake anyone.
That’s when she saw the ghost.
It wasn’t a scary ghost. It was small, pale and glowing softly in the winter breeze. It hovered near an old gate, looking very sad.
“Oh,” said Dizzy. “Hello. I’m Dizzy!”
“Hello,” said the ghost, sounding relieved. “I’m so glad you can see me.”
The ghost explained that it only appeared once a year, on Christmas Eve, and only to kind-hearted creatures. Long ago, it had been forgotten, and now it wandered, hoping someone would notice.
Dizzy didn’t quite understand how a ghost could be forgotten, but it felt like a very sad thing indeed.
“You look like you need a gingernut biscuit,” Dizzy said, which was a bit silly as the ghost was see-through, but it seemed the right thing to say.
So Dizzy stayed with the little ghost. They watched the snow fall. They listened to the quiet. Dizzy shared her warmth, and the ghost shared its story, though some of it drifted away like mist.
When the church bell rang in the distance, marking Christmas Day, the ghost smiled.
“Thank you,” it said. “I won’t be lonely this year.”
And with that, it faded, leaving the night just a little warmer than before.
Dizzy stood for a while, then wandered home, her heart feeling full in a way she couldn’t quite explain.
On Christmas morning, Dizzy woke to find the old gate mended, the snow sparkling brighter than ever, and a small silver bell tied gently around her neck.
It jingled softly when she moved.
Dizzy didn’t tell anyone about the ghost.
But every Christmas Eve after that, she went for a little potter with some gingernut biscuits, just in case someone else needed to be seen.
Happy Holidays! We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. 🙂 xxxx
What a beautiful storu
Thank you, and Happy Holidays! xxxx
Happy holidays to you!
Thank you, and Happy Holidays, Beth. 🙂 xxx
Dizzy’s story was incredibly sweet. Thank you fir that.
Thank you. I’m really glad you liked it. 🙂 xxxx
We all need something sweet (besides all the treats we are eating for the holidays) and Dizzy’s sweet story is perfect. Thank you for sharing it with us Heather.
Thank you, Linda. I am so glad you liked the story. 🙂 xxxx
Aww, that was a cute story! Merry Christmas, Dizzy and everyone!
Aww, thank you. 🙂 I’m really glad you liked it. xxxx
Dotty and I wish you and Dizzy a very Merry Christmas and much happiness in the New Year.
Thank you! x How has your New Year been going so far? 🙂 xxxx
Progressing very well with my online writing and blogging, I hope you and Dizzy are having a good start to the New Year as well.
Great story! Merry Christmas to you and Dizzy!
Thank you! I am so glad you liked it. 🙂 xxxx
This just made my afternoon! Love it. – George
Aww, thank you. I am so glad you liked it. 🙂 xxxx
This just mare my afternoon. Thank you for sharing! – George
Hi. It’s March. This was still in my Mail inbox. I made a typo months ago and just saw it. lol What not so funny is that apparently I got unsubscribed. Just now re- subscribed. 😎🌴
It’s good to have you back! 🙂 I hope you’re enjoying the sunnier weather. 🙂 xxx