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for December 21st
The Christmas Melody of Anton and Antonia
Once upon a time, in a small magical village nestled deep in the snowy North, the air was filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked cookies and the cozy warmth of crackling fireplaces glowing behind the colorful windows of the elf cottages. Pine trees sparkled with twinkling lights like stars in the sky, and the joyful spirit of the upcoming Christmas season wrapped everything in a gentle, golden haze.
In this enchanted place lived two inseparable elves — Anton and Antonia. Anton, with his curly hair and big, bright eyes, was always full of ideas. Antonia, with her warm laughter and delicate hands, had a gift for making music. One morning, as the first sunlight glittered over the snowy rooftops, they had a brilliant idea: they would write a Christmas song! A song so beautiful it would make even Santa Claus smile.
“Let’s find the melody in the forest,” Anton said excitedly. “There are so many sounds there — birds chirping, snow whispering, and maybe even the laughter of other elves!” Antonia nodded with delight, and off they went into the snowy woods. The snow crunched under their little feet as they breathed in the crisp winter air, feeling alive and inspired.
In the heart of the forest, they found a peaceful spot beneath a grand, old fir tree. Surrounded by snowy branches and the soft light of the winter sun, they began to sing. Anton’s voice rang out as if calling to the very first stars in the sky. Antonia followed with a melody that floated through the trees like the song of angels. They sang about love and friendship, the magic of Christmas, and the twinkle in children’s eyes.
Their voices mingled with the rustling of leaves and the gentle chime of falling snow. It was a moment of pure joy — their hearts dancing in time with the tune. When they finished, they looked at each other and instantly knew: this was something special.
That evening, all their elf friends gathered around the big fire in the center of the village. With beating hearts, Anton and Antonia stepped forward — their tiny hands trembling with excitement. “We wrote a song for Santa Claus!” Anton announced proudly. The elves listened closely as they began to sing. The melody filled the space with a warmth that chased away even the coldest winter winds.
As the last note faded, applause erupted around them. Santa Claus himself had been listening all along — his big red coat glowing like a sunrise in the firelight. With a wide smile, he stepped forward and said, “My dear little friends! That was the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard!”
From that day on, Santa hummed their tune while packing gifts and preparing his sleigh for Christmas Eve. Throughout the village, the song of Anton and Antonia was sung in every home, every gathering, and every heartfelt hug.
Their melody became a symbol of friendship, love, and the joy of giving — a song that would live on forever in the hearts of elves everywhere. And when the snow begins to fall and the lights begin to glow, you can still hear it: the joyful melody of Christmas elves filling the air once more — a reminder that true magic is born when we share our dreams.
Merry Christmas!


