There was a small hut near the beach where Tobey went every Christmas Eve. The people around him were afraid to go there because they believed ghosts haunted it. However, for Tobey, it was a special place where he could enjoy his alone time with the ragged toys he had received from his late parents when he was five years old.

This year's Christmas Eve was different; it was colder and darker, but it didn't stop Tobey from staying in his safe place. He continued playing with his beloved toys.

Suddenly, he heard a noise outside the small hut. Because of curiosity, he peeked outside and saw a dog that seemed to be searching for a forever home. Just like his toys, the dog looked as though it needed food and a bath. Tobey quickly went outside, gave the dog some biscuits he had received from an old lady in town, and felt a warm connection.

Tobey realized that even if this year’s Christmas Eve was colder and darker, it could still be warmer and brighter with a dog by his side. This was the real magic of Christmas—the power of connecting, even with animals, which are some of the most beautiful creatures created by God.