Anyone out at the strike of midnight would hear the voice of a little girl, singing loud and clear. Yet the origin of where it was coming from would be hidden.
"Sleigh bells ring
are you listening
in the lane
snow is glistening
A beautiful sight
we're happy tonight
walking in a winter wonderland
Gone away is the bluebird
here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song
as we go along
walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He'll say: Are you married?
We'll say: No man
But you can do the job
when you're in town
Later on
we'll conspire
as we dream by the fire
To face unafraid
the plans that we've made
walking in a winter wonderland
In the meadow we can build a snowman
and pretend that he's a circus clown
We'll have lots of fun with mister snowman
until the the other kids knock him down
When it snows,
Ain't it thrilling?
Though your nose gets a chilling.
We'll frolic and play
the Eskimo way
walking in a winter wonderland
Walking in a winter wonderland
walking in a winter wonderland!"
With everything quiet, snow began to fall, and stick (and will continue to do so everyday no matter the temperature!). Twinkle lights appeared as if they had always been there, decking every building and every tree. Some area's of the city will play Christmas music if they're occupied. The Spire itself has been transformed into a giant evergreen tree, decorated from head to foot, and sporting a very large star up at the top.
Each living room, be they lived in or not, will sport a fresh evergreen tree, fully decorated. The homes with fireplaces will have their stockings hung with care, each one sporting the name of the individuals in the household, the apartments had them lining the living room side of the kitchen island (the unoccupied apartments hold unnamed stockings). Garland strung up tastefully here and there. Mistletoe stuck into opportunistic places.
And most importantly, EVERY STORE is restocked with food, and the items they would normally hold. All fresh and clean. The empty storefronts will be filled with unique items from all over (take liberties here guys!).
Reindeer will strut around the city, and they can be enticed into eat from anyone willing to approach them. Frosty the Snowman will be active in the park close to the hospital. Santa will be spotted here and there. The lakes will ice over thick enough to be skated on.
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