In the story “Christmas Day Hunt” by Borden Deal, there is a very good life lesson on being patient. First, we see the theme when Tom says he's ready to hunt. Tom’s dad said “ I'm afraid not”. Second, Tom decides that he just has to prove that he can hunt to his dad. So he took their dog Calypso Baby to hunt, and to bring a bag back of birds to show his dad. Third, Tom shot the dog when he was hunting. Tom went to shoot the bird and shot his dog. When Tom told his dad that he shot Calypso Baby his dad said”I have to try and save this dogs life now”That's how they theme is to be