许多年以前,在北海道住着一个名叫阿富的年轻人,他是以敲石块为生的。尽管他健康强壮,却对他的命运深为不满且整日怨天尤人。他并不完全理解基督教,但他听说每年至少有一次人类的愿望会被恩准实现。因此在圣诞节那天,他虔诚祷告。令他吃惊的是,一个天使从天而降。“你身体健康,前程似锦。”天使说,“年轻人应该脚踏实地,为什么你总是在发牢骚呢!” “上帝对我不公,他从没有给过我发达的机会。”阿富回答。于是天使去向上帝求助,希望阿富不至于最终丧失灵魂。“按你的意愿去做吧,”上帝说,“既然是圣诞,阿 Many years ago, a young man named Ahfu lived in Hokkaido. He made a living by knocking stones. Although he is strong and healthy, he is deeply dissatisfied with his fate and complains all day long. He did not fully understand Christianity, but he heard that at least once a year humankind’s wishes will be fulfilled. So on Christmas Day, he prayed earnestly. To his surprise, an angel descended from heaven. ”You are in good health and you have a bright future.“ The angel said, ”Young people should be down-to-earth. Why do you always complain?“ ”“ God is unfair to me. He never gave me a chance to develop. ”Afu answered. Angels then turned to God for assistance, hoping that Afford would not eventually lose their soul. “Do what you want,” God said, "since it’s Christmas, Ah