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**Title:** A Heartwarming Christmas Story of Two Families
**Summary:**
The story contrasts the Christmas preparations of two families: the affluent Lauds and the less fortunate Richs. Despite their differences, both families showcase kindness, resourcefulness, and the true spirit of Christmas.
* The Lauds family enjoys lavish decorations and gifts, including a custom-made gold PlayStation.
* The Richs family, despite financial constraints, creatively crafts their decorations, including a Christmas tree from branches and a wreath from recycled materials.
* A heartwarming twist emerges when a kind and wealthy 12-year-old, Angie, wishes to help those in need. Her selfless wish is rewarded by Santa Claus, who miraculously provides a new home for a deserving family (implied to be the Richs) and fulfills their Christmas wishes.
**Themes:** Christmas spirit, kindness, resourcefulness, and the value of selfless wishes.
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**Family and Characters**
1. There are two families mentioned: the Rich family (also referred to as "the Lauds") and the Poor family.
2. Members of the Rich family include Isabel, Ricky, and their daughter Angie.
3. Members of the Poor family include Lucy and her daughter.
**Activities and Events**
4. The families are preparing to celebrate Christmas.
5. Lucy and her daughter collect dry branches in the forest for a Christmas tree.
6. They decorate the branches with aluminum foil Christmas decorations.
7. Angie's family creates a Christmas wreath made from money, gold pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
8. Angie's mother makes her a Christmas outfit and a hat.
9. Angie writes a letter to Santa Claus wishing for a bicycle and a new home for her friend (implying the Poor family).
10. The families engage in various DIY projects, including making a PlayStation, an iPhone, and Christmas decorations.
**Gifts and Miracles**
11. Angie receives a new, gold, limited-edition PlayStation for Christmas.
12. Her mother gives her a handmade, gold iPhone as a gift.
13. Santa Claus grants Angie's wishes, leaving her a bicycle and a certificate for a new house.
14. The Poor family (implied, though not directly stated in the facts) receives a new home as a Christmas miracle.
**Miscellaneous**
15. The Poor family's house is small, cozy, clean, and has a leaking roof.
16. Angie's family decorates their front door with a handmade wreath.
17. The family creates a makeshift fireplace for hanging stockings since they don't have a real one.