Here is 'The Mysterious Gift'/ 'An Bronntanas Mistéireach' read by Fionnuala Ní Fhlaithearta in English agus as Gaeilge as part of The Twelve Stories of Christmas.
She starts the story by Máire Zepf and it's up to you to finish it, whatever way you want to.
Máire Zepf is the first ever Children's Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland, 2017-2019. Máire has published 12 books for children and is the winner of KPMG/CBI Children’s Book of the Year, the Réics Carló Award and a White Raven in 2020.
Máire’s story is read by actress Fionnuala Flaherty, who can be seen in Ros na Rún, which she has been a part of since its pilot episode in 1996.
Léifidh an t-aisteoir Fionnuala Ní Fhlatharta tús scéil Mháire. Tá Fionnuala ag aisteoireacht ar Ros na Rún ón eagrán píolótach den chlár i 1996.
You can watch and read all of The 12 Stories of Christmas in English and in Irish by visiting Fighting Words and Graffiti Theatre Company. You can download the digital storybook too!
Spreading holiday cheer is more important than ever this year, so fire up your imagination and create a new classic tale.
Try to finish these stories as s surprise for everyone at home on Christmas Day or if you want ask the adults to share it online using #The12StoriesofChristmas.
