Hello and welcome to the Naruto X-mas World, a blog dedicated to the holiday season - Naruto style! In this world will be posted holiday fanfiction, short stories and poems of the Naruto world. I hope you all enjoy! THIS CONTEST IS CURRENTLY CLOSED! SEE YOU NEXT HOLIDAY!

Naruto Holiday Contest - Okay, I thought it would be interesting to host a contest for Naruto holiday fanfiction to be posted on this world so here are the steps:

• You must sign my guestbook and state your idea for a story/poem there. You cannot straight send me your stories via PM - they will be ignored.
• The deadline for these idea submissions is December 2nd - December 24th. No exceptions.
• If I like your idea/or I find it appropriate or interesting, I will PM you and notify that your idea has been accepted and you can send me your story at anytime through PM.
• Once you have PMed me the story, I will read over it, and post it on the Naruto X-Mas world, only if it follows the guidelines - no exceptions. PLEASE READ OVER THE GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU SEND ME YOUR STORY.
• Once I have accepted AND decided to post your story, I will credit that it is your story that has been posted, not mine. All stories and poems will be credited to the rightful author in this world.

Guidelines to the Naruto Holiday Contest - These rules are very, very important. If not followed once you submit your story to me, you will lose your chance of getting it posted in this world:

• All stories must be of or under a rating of PG-13, which means absolutely no lemons (or sex scenes) or excessive language (don't drop multiple F-Bombs on me). Keep in mind that we've got kids and preteens on this site.
• All straight pairings and shounen-ai couples(or very light yaoi) are allowed with NO LEMONS!!! I repeat NO LEMONS! The shounen-ai couple that will not be accepted is: SasukexItachi. Sorry guys...
• Once I have accepted your idea via PM, you must make sure that you proofread your work before sending it to me. Uncapitalized words and bad grammar is not acceptable.
• Fanfiction, short stories, and poems are admissable.
• Stories written entirely in instant messenger or phone-texting style will not be accepted/posted.
• All story submissions can be any genre or subject (such as romance, action, drama, or angst), but it must be holiday-themed.
• Story submissions that have nothing to do with Naruto are welcome (such as personal poems or stories, or any other anime/manga), but they still must be holiday-themed.
• If these guidelines are not followed, you will not have your story posted.

Remember that others may be reading your story! Make this fun and seasonal for your enjoyment as well as other Otakuites!

Hani's Christmas by KoInu kyan

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“Big Brother!!”

That was the first thing that Neji heard as he opened the door to the Hokage towers.

The first thing Neji felt was the soft, light body that was thrown at him with a giant hug. He smiled, and then embraced the tiny child. “Hey, Hani.” He said, trying his best to act cool. But, then again, that was pretty hard when you’re being glomped by an adorable six-year old.

“Big Brother, do you know what today is?” Hani asked him excitedly. “Grandma and Auntie said that today’s Christmas Eve!”

Neji nodded as he lifted the child up. “Yes, Hani. Today’s the day when all good boys and girls get presents from Santa Claus.”

“Santa?” Hani asked questionably.

That’s right… Neji thought. This is Hani’s first Christmas…at least, the first she can remember.

Neji unconsciously glanced at the bandages that were ever-present on Hani’s arms and winced. This definitely had to be a special Christmas for her.

“Santa gives presents to good girls?” Hani cocked her head questionably. “Does that mean Hani doesn’t get any presents?”

“No, Hani, you’ve been a very good girl.” Neji said quickly, racking his brains for a reason why ‘Santa’ had never visited Hani before. “Your grandfather just didn’t like Santa.”

That explanation seemed believable to Hani. Her grandfather never did like much, including Hani herself, which Neji had never really understood before. How could anyone hate such a sweet little girl?

Then again, the old man was senile.

“Big Brother?”

Neji snapped away from his thoughts. “Yeah?”

“Does Hani have to get Big Brother a present?”

Neji put Hani back on the ground. “No, Hani, I’m just happy being with you.”

“But did Big Brother get Hani something?”

Neji paused for a moment, and then nodded.

“Okay. Then Hani will make something for Big Brother, and Naruto-niichan too.”

Neji winced. “You invited Naruto over tomorrow?”

Hani nodded. “Uh-huh. ‘Cause Hani loves Naruto-niichan and Big Brother Neji!”

Neji couldn’t help but smile. “We love you too.”

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The next morning was a busy one. Naruto decided to barge in at five AM, claiming that all children love getting up extra early on Christmas. Hani didn’t mind, but Neji was more the unwilling to get out of bed, at least, until Hani tugged at him and started being even more adorable then usual. Neji grudgingly got out of the warm guest bed and was semi-willingly tugged down the stars to where the giant Christmas tree stood.

At the sight, Neji had to smirk. There stood Naruto, still clad in his orange, spiral pajamas, curiously examining the plethora of presents for Hani.

After Hani had opened all of her presents from ‘Santa’, Neji was surprised at the piece of paper, rolled up and tied with a light purple color that was thrust at him. Hani stared at him as he unrolled the piece of paper to reveal a child’s drawing of two figures, one bigger one with long black hair and a smaller one with brown hair, and a messy, crayon-clad background. Neji smiled as he kissed Hani’s forehead, aware that Naruto was staring with jealously.

“Thank you, Hani.”

“That’s not fair!” Naruto exclaimed. “I want a present, too!”

Hani bounded over to Naruto. “Hani’s got one for you, too, Naruto-niichan!”

Neji smiled, looking over the carefully drawn picture over and over again, eyeing all the details. It was simple for someone with the artistic skill of Naruto, but, then again, this was Hani he was thinking about--not even seven years old.

After a spastic Naruto episode filled with much hugging, laughter and girlish squealing, Neji finally set his present in front of the child. “Merry Christmas, Hani.” He said.

Hani quickly unwrapped the wrapping paper. “A box!” she said cheerfully, holding up the box with a bit of difficultly.

“No, Hani, there are things inside the box.”

Hani opened the box, dumping an assortment of dolls and doll clothes out. “Oo! Pretty!” she said happily. She set the clothes aside and climbed into the box. “It’s Hani’s box!”

Merry Christmas, everyone.