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    In the story The Best Christmas Present in the World , what was the "best present" for the narrator?
    Question

    In the story The Best Christmas Present in the World , what was the "best present" for the narrator?

    A.

    A beautiful antique desk


    B.

    A valuable stamp collection

    C.

    The heartfelt letter from Connie to Jim

    D.

    Meeting Connie's grandson

    Correct option is C

    Solution- The Correct Answer: C.  The heartfelt letter from Connie to Jim
    > The narrator bought an antique roll-top desk and discovered an old letter inside a secret drawer.
    > The letter was written by Jim, a soldier, to his wife Connie, during World War I (Christmas, 1914).
    > The letter was full of love and hope, capturing a historic moment of peace and humanity amidst war.
    > For the narrator, finding this letter was more valuable than any material gift—it was truly “the best Christmas present in the world.”
    Information Booster-
    Author: Michael Morpurgo.
    Theme: Love, hope, and the power of human connection even in times of war.
    Historic Reference: The Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I, when German and British soldiers celebrated together.
    Moral: True gifts are not material things but those that carry love, memory, and emotional value.
    Additional Information-
    Christmas Truce (1914): A real historical event where soldiers from both sides left their trenches, sang carols, exchanged gifts, and played football.
    Symbolism of the Letter: The letter symbolises love, peace, and hope that outlast war and destruction.​

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