The BIG day was almost here and everyone was trying to rush through the last of the work to get everything finished on time, though it seemed like every year it would be close to the line.
The noise of all the toys being built seemed to echo around the world, the Christmas magic flowed strong as everyone was in high spirits and snow was starting to fall on the hills, creating a postcard scene.
Lights danced in windows, smoke rose from chimneys, people dreamed of what could be and the joy was contiguous all over.
(Inspired by; https://only100words.xyz/2018/12/13/three-line-tales-week-150/ with thanks).