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A fable of hope and happiness
Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a small village nestled in the mountains. The villagers were hardworking and kind, and they always looked forward to the winter solstice. It was a time of celebration when the days would start getting longer and of course, the nights shorter.
The villagers would gather around a blazing bonfire and sing old songs, dance, and feast on the season’s delicious food. They would also exchange small gifts and share past stories about their lives. The children would play games and make snowmen, while the adults would reminisce about their childhood memories.
One year, however, the winter solstice was different. The sun had disappeared, and the villagers were plunged into darkness. They were scared and didn’t know what to do. They tried lighting candles and torches, but it was no use. The darkness was too overwhelmingly strong.
Just when they had given up hope, a young girl stepped forward. She was brave and determined, and she knew what to do. She asked the villagers to bring all their candles and torches, and she asked them to light them all at once. The light was so bright that it chased away the darkness, and the warm sun returned.
The villagers were overjoyed and grateful to the young girl. They thanked her and celebrated the winter…
