The White House Christmas Thief

‘Tis the season of giving, and within the grand halls of the White House, the spirit of Christmas comes alive. Lavish decorations adorn the public rooms, showcasing mesmerizing Christmas themes. Unfortunately, the less fortunate souls shall never witness the splendor nor partake in the extravagant feasts that grace this festive occasion. However, there exists a Christmas thief who harbors deep compassion for the destitute, and this tale unveils her most generous heist yet!

This Christmas thief possesses a magical red sack, capable of holding an immense quantity of items without burdening her with weight or overflowing. With her enchanted bag in tow, she silently passes through the White House, taking food for those who have been downtrodden by society.

While occupants of the White House slumbered, their minds filled with dreams of global harmony, the Christmas thief stood amidst them. Silently, she maneuvered through the vast, opulent kitchen, gathering as many provisions as she could for the less fortunate.

Within the expansive storage area, the thief filled her magical red sack with an assortment of canned fruits, vegetables, and nuts. She also snatched a few manual can openers, ensuring that the recipients could access their provisions.

Next, the Christmas thief gathered an array of breads, ranging from rye to whole wheat, baguettes to sourdough, and even bagels.

Venturing further, she opened the colossal freezer, revealing an assortment of delectable cakes. Cheesecakes, cupcakes, coffee cakes, chocolate cakes, and pound cakes all found their way into her enchanted sack.

Moving on, the thief procured an assortment of cheese from the first shelf of the refrigerator, carefully placing them within her sack.

Continuing her mission, she ventured to the second shelf, where an assortment of meats awaited. Beef, grilled chicken, flank steaks, roasted chicken, slices of turkey and ham, and even shrimp were all claimed by the Christmas thief.

On the third self, she discovered a bounty of fresh vegetables. String beans, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, apples, and oranges were all carefully selected and added to her magical red sack.

To ensure a proper dining experience, the Christmas thief also included the finest China plates, sterling silver utensils, and linen napkins within her sack.

Lastly, she packed cases of bottled water, ensuring that the recipients would have a refreshing beverage to accompany their feast.

With her act of masterful thievery complete, the Christmas thief now faced the challenge of escaping the White House undetected. She skillfully evaded the watchful eyes of the White House marines, secret service agents, roof snipers, and undercover plainclothes police.

Her final task awaited her before daybreak.

Guided by a solitary, radiant star, she ventured into the darkest corners of the city, where few dared to tread. Her destination was the Francis Scott Key Bridge, beneath which hundreds of homeless individuals sought refuge.

As she mingled among the people, the Christmas thief greeted them with warmth, exclaiming, “Merry Christmas, everyone! I bring you a feast from the generous.” The crowd reciprocated her greeting, their eyes filled with gratitude and anticipation.

She began to unveil the mixture of gourmet foods, desserts, cheese, bread, vegetables, fruits, utensils, and water from her magical red sack. Witnessing her offerings, the people quickly organized rows of boxes and crates, fashioning makeshift tables to display the abundance of food.

Miraculously, there was enough sustenance for all. The hungry souls eagerly partook in the feast, their spirits lifted by the generosity bestowed upon them.

As the people savored their meals, the Christmas thief quietly faded into the night, her mission accomplished. She knew that she would return the following year, as she did every year, to continue her clandestine acts of compassion.

And so, the tale of the Christmas thief concludes, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness and hope.

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(Copyright Dana Esposito. All rights reserved.)