~Daisys pov~
"Bless this food oh lord,and provide for the needy on this special day of Christmas eve and fill our home with joy amen!"
Granny prayed and we all dug into our food.on the dinning table a full chicken was plated marvellously in the middle looking all golden and crispy, the fruit cake,curry rice,fries, vegetables and the other side dish and dressing filled the table.
We all ate and chatted away happily, uncle Austin also joined in the feast--I felt so happy and fulfilled what more could I ask for?
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As the night sky darkened the stars became more bright as they twinkled on the ink like sky, thick clouds were however starting to form and the temperature started to drop, making the night chilly,It seemed as though there would be a heavy snowfall.
"Oh my!! it's almost Christmas"Daisy said in a sing song voice as she moved to sit with her grandmother who was seated on the sofa beside the fireplace in the comfy living room. Daisy wrapped her arms around her granny,she stared at the wall clock which showed that it was thirty minutes to Christmas and a wide grin spread on her face displaying her cute dimples and her brown eyes glimmered under the bright light of the living room.
Daisy's eyes wandered to the Christmas tree and she stared longingly at the presents under the tree.
"Why are you always so eager to see your presents_huh?this act reminds me of your mum,when she was little she'd always sneakily try to peak at her presents "her granny shook her head and chuckled lightly.
With a pout daisy said_"it's not my fault the presents are looking so colourful and tempting,I can't wait to see what I got this time ",_"well I also can't wait for you to see what I got you, I'm sure you'll love it "_ "I know I will love it , you always get me the best presents " Daisy tightened her arms around her granny..
"Ten minutes more!"Maya shouted happily as she brought out bowls of caramelised popcorn and cans of fruit drinks.it was like a tradition for them to eat popcorn before Christmas and to Daisy each year the popcorn tasted even better than the last.They all munched on the popcorn anticipating the countdown.
Ten,nine,eight, seven..... two, one, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!! fireworks crackled on the night sky and spread like beautiful flowers on the dark sky, Daisy ran outside to watch the amazing view and her mum and granny followed suit . Uncle Austin left right after they had dinner so he could celebrate Christmas with his family,so it was Daisy and her parents that remained home.
The snow finally fell furiously with beautiful flakes, Daisy ran around the snow,her brown hair moved fiercely due to the breeze,a merry Christmas jingle played and the neighborhood in hibiscus emitted a festive aura.With a wide smile Daisy formed snow balls and trew it at her mum before running away,her mum did the same and in the blink of an eye the whole neighborhood started throwing snowballs at eachother_their laughter filled the streets _what could be more festive??
Her granny watched the beautiful scene from the balcony with a soft smile as she fondly recalled a memory,a tear rolled down her cheeks_however the smile didn't leave her lips instead it deepend...
"Granny!! come on and join in the fun" Daisy tugged at her granny's dress urging her to join the rest of the neighborhood _"relax darling I'm coming _wait for me!!"-her granny chucked and followed Daisy to play in the snow with the rest.