The Story of the Three Trees

The story begins with three trees dreaming of their future. As they grow, they argue about their worth. Lumberjacks take the other trees, leaving the pine feeling unwanted. A bird reassures the pine of its importance. Eventually, the pine is taken to a sawmill and transformed into a manger. It becomes part of the Nativity scene, realizing its true purpose and feeling fulfilled. The story concludes with a reflection on the meaning of Christmas.

What did the pine tree dream of becoming?

• A chair

• A house

• A treasure chest

• A ship

Which tree claimed to have very strong wood?

• Mahogany

• Eucalyptus

• Pine

• Cedar

Why did the pine tree feel sad?

• It had no leaves

• It was cut down first

• It was not chosen by the loggers

• It was too tall

What did the bird tell the pine tree?

• You will be a treasure chest

• You will be a house

• You are important to us

• You will become a ship

Where was the pine tree taken by the loggers?

• To a garden

• To a forest

• To a sawmill

• To a house

What was the pine tree used for initially after being cut?

• To make furniture

• To build a house

• To make paper

• To hold animal feed

How did the pine tree feel after realizing it was helping animals?

• Confused

• Angry

• Happy

• Sad

What did the young woman use the pine tree for?

• A manger

• A table

• A door

• A chair

What did the husband wish he could have made for their baby?

• A bed

• A toy

• A cradle

• A chair

What did the pine tree realize at the end of the story?

• It had the greatest treasure

• It was the tallest tree

• It was the strongest tree

• It was the oldest tree