A fire in a Philadelphia apartment building on Wednesday killed twelve people, including eight children. According to one report, a five-year-old was said to have played with fire around the Christmas tree.
Something like that can only really be found in books and films: A human child was rescued by animals in an Indian province. Baby dogs kept it warm overnight.
I must confess that the arrival of the Magi continues to amaze me even after many years living in Spain: that it is one of the few countries that continues to celebrate a Christmas tradition, even after New Year's Eve has passed represents just what I want to keep with my daughters: the richness and joy of traditions, even though the years go by and they stop being little girls.
Christmas is generally associated with the time of gifts, toys and material desires. Children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus and the Three Wise Men, and parents go out of their way to please them and find that perfect toy that makes them happy.
Christmas with young children is very special; especially the first ones that we live as parents or the first ones in which our little ones begin to be aware of everything that happens around them.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.