It was Christmas Eve, and the Johnson family was on their way to Grandma and Grandpa’s new house. The car was packed with presents, warm blankets, and cookies for the trip. Dad drove the car, Mom read the map, and the three kids—Ellie, who was nine, Sam, who was six, and little Mia, who was three—sat in the back, humming Christmas songs.

It was Christmas Eve morning in the little town of Frost Hollow. Snow blanketed the rooftops, and the streets twinkled with holiday lights. Families bustled about, laughing and carrying gifts, but Clara sat alone on the window seat of her tiny living room, her chin resting in her hand.

It was only three days until Christmas, and the whole village of Glitterwood was filled with excitement. Trees were decorated, lights twinkled, and children ran around in their winter coats. But in a small cottage on the edge of the forest, Emil sat by the window and sighed. He watched the snow falling and thought about his best friend, Alva.

It was a cold, snowy evening in the small village of Winter Hollow. The streets sparkled with fairy lights, and children’s laughter filled the air. Three best friends – Lily, Max, and Sophie – had a special plan. They were going to surprise their friend Charlie, who had been home sick all week, with a handmade Christmas present. Charlie lived at the edge of the forest, and the friends were excited to brighten his day.

It was the day before Christmas Eve in the magical land of Northvale, where Santa lived with his reindeer and elves. Everyone was busy packing presents and loading the sleigh. But something was wrong this winter – Rudolph, the reindeer with the glowing red nose, had caught a cold! His nose, which usually shone like a beacon, was dim.