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Christmas Calendar Story – Day 01: Gratitude

December arrived with frost on the windows and the faint scent of pine in the corridors. On the board, Ms. Larsen had written in green chalk: “Mission #01 – Gratitude.” Beneath it, the instructions were simple: Write down three things you’re thankful for, and share one with the class.

Some students began writing immediately. Others sat staring at the blank paper, thinking. After a few minutes, the first hand went up. “I’m thankful for my grandmother,” said Ida softly. “She’s always waiting with warm waffles when I visit.” The class smiled. Then came Sindre, who said he was thankful for his football team — “because even when we lose, we laugh.” Laughter rippled through the room.

As more students shared, something began to shift. The answers became deeper. Emma said she was thankful for her little brother finally recovering from being sick. Jonas, who usually made jokes, surprised everyone by saying he was thankful for “second chances — because I’ve needed a few this year.” The room went quiet for a moment, and even Ms. Larsen had to take a breath before speaking.

When the bell rang, the students didn’t rush out. They packed their bags slowly, talking softly about what they’d heard. Outside, snow began to fall. For the first time, the class understood that The December Project wasn’t about completing tasks — it was about seeing what was already there, and being thankful for it.

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Christmas Calendar Story – Prelude #2: The 24 Important Missions

The next morning, the air in the classroom buzzed with quiet excitement. The brown envelope still lay on Ms. Larsen’s desk, untouched, waiting. After roll call, she stood up, smiled, and carefully broke the red wax seal. “All right, class,” she said, “let’s see what awaits us.” She slid out a thick stack of papers — neatly printed sheets, numbered from 1 to 24. Across the top of the first page were the words: “The 24 Important Missions.”

The students leaned forward as Ms. Larsen began to read aloud. Each page described a small but meaningful task — things like helping at home without being asked, writing to someone you appreciate, making Christmas cards for the elderly, and spending an evening without screens. The class fell silent. It wasn’t a competition or an assignment. It was something else — something that felt personal.

“These are your missions,” Ms. Larsen said, placing the papers on the table. “One for each day until Christmas. You will complete them together, reflect on them, and share what you’ve learned. None of them require money, only heart.”

Jonas, sitting in the back, raised an eyebrow. “So… no grades?”
“No grades,” Ms. Larsen replied. “But maybe, by Christmas Eve, you’ll find something worth more than that.”

The bell rang, and the class burst into chatter. Ideas, laughter, and plans filled the room. The December Project had begun — not with glitter or gifts, but with a promise: to make December about giving, not getting.

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Christmas Calendar Story – Prelude #1: The December Project

It was a gray Thursday morning at the end of November when the classroom door opened, and Ms. Larsen walked in with something hidden under her arm. The students noticed the sparkle in her eyes immediately — that rare “something special” look teachers get when a surprise is coming. She placed a large brown envelope on her desk, sealed with red wax and tied with a piece of string. In neat writing, it said: “The December Project.”

The class quieted down. Emma, sitting in the front row, raised her hand. “Is it homework?” she asked, half-worried, half-curious. Ms. Larsen smiled. “Not quite. It’s a project that will take us all the way to Christmas. Something a bit different this year. Inside are instructions — but we won’t open it until tomorrow.” A collective groan filled the room, mixed with laughter and whispers about what it could be.

During lunch, the students speculated wildly. Some guessed it was a secret play. Others thought it might be a competition. Lukas suggested it might even involve cooking. Whatever it was, one thing became clear: the air in 7B felt different — alive, hopeful, and full of curiosity. And though no one said it out loud, every single student walked home that afternoon thinking about the same question: What is the December Project?

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Om dette årets julekalender – “Desemberprosjektet”

Hver desember liker familien vår å lage en julekalender – en historie fortalt dag for dag, fylt med fantasi, varme og refleksjon. I år har vi valgt å gjøre den litt annerledes.

Historien «Desemberprosjektet» fokuserer på tradisjonelle kristne verdier som vennlighet, takknemlighet, ærlighet og medfølelse – dydene som har formet juleånden i generasjoner. Gjennom enkle handlinger, meningsfulle øyeblikk og milde lærdommer håper vi å minne både unge og gamle på hva denne sesongen virkelig står for: Kjærlighet, gavmildhet og håp.

Vi ønsker varmt alle familier – fra alle kulturer og trosretninger – en gledelig, fredelig og meningsfull høytid. Selv om årets kalender henter inspirasjon fra kristne tradisjoner, tilhører dens hjerte alle som tror på godhet og lys.