I wanted to write a heartwarming Christmas story for you, but I couldn't settle on a plot. So instead, I decided to show you the proprietary tool that authors use to create Christmas movies, stories, and TV specials that are guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings. That way you can have every Christmas plot all at once. You didn't even know your heart had
strings, did you? Well, now you do. This special holiday moment brought to you by Kleenex-brand facial tissues. 
Once upon a time at Christmas in [a small town in middle America / a land where animals can talk / the North Pole / New York],
there's this [greedy corporate tycoon / overworked businessperson / grouchy old man / lonely old woman / conniving lawyer / evil toymaker / annoying relative / estranged couple]
who hates Christmas and wants to [be left alone on the holiday / make money through cynical commercialism / stop Santa Claus from distributing presents / spoil the townspeople's holiday celebration / refuse to give a little kid the present it wants].
This makes things hard on [a little orphan child / their family / Santa Claus / the townspeople]
who wants to [buy a pair of Christmas shoes / receive the special gift he's always wanted / have a festive celebration / deliver presents]
for [his dying mother / the snow-covered village / the good little boys and girls of the world / some person in financial hardship / an adorable puppy]
so that [the orphanage won't close down / Christmas won't be canceled / an estranged couple can be reconciled / a poor person and their family can have a special Christmas after all / Mama can look beautiful if she meets Jesus tonight].
With the help of [a talking animal / a magical toy / a wish on the Christmas star / the spirit of giving / Santa Claus / an elf / the Ghost of Christmas Past / an eccentric senior citizen who turns out to be an angel],
they [foil the evil scheme / guide Santa's sleigh / perform a Christmas pageant / raise money to cover the expenses / show the antagonist what it is to be loving and caring].
As a result, the antagonist realizes the true meaning of Christmas and [helps Santa deliver the presents / buys the child the present they always wanted / gets back together with their estranged spouse / gives to the poor family / helps the town with their Christmas pageant / pays for the Christmas Shoes]
and everyone [dances down the street / sings a Christmas song / watches Santa's sleigh fly overhead / has a Christmas party / hugs]
as the snow begins to fall. [No options on that one. It's going to snow. Deal with it.]
Comments (7)
Oooo... nailed it. I was so gullible when I was small.
Yeah, we got 10-12 inches of the stuff in my neck of the woods. It's a good time to be unemployed for me. My son began a new job today, though (chuckle). He left waaaay early so he'd be on time for his first day, bless him. His wife and I are totally tickled and I know he's gonna be spoiled when he gets home.
I have always hated Christmas movies.
Except the Jim Carrey version of the Grinch. That was awesome.
well now the strings of my heart are being tugged in all different directions.
Thanks! Now I don't need to sniffle through anymore Hallmark Christmas movies, because I already know what happens. Haha! I've noticed this formula as well. Sometimes my husband and take try to guess the end of the movie based on common cliches like these and see who is right. Rarely a movie surprises us, and if it does it's probably either really bad or extremely good.
Seeing as you are really knowledgeble about the bible I thought I might let you know I have a scripture challenge test up on old testament. I only scored about half when it was given to me I thought you might enjoy trying the test yourself.
Happy Christmas!!!
http://www.xanga.com/nidan/686370847/scripture-challenge.html
LOL very creative! Merry Christmas!
Bee