“Me?” said Olaf, touched.
“Surprise,” said Anna with a quiet chuckle.
The sisters leaned in and gave the little snowman a great big warm hug.
“Oohhh,” said Olaf. His heart was nearly bursting with joy.
In that moment, the three realized that being together was the best thing they could ever wish for during the holidays. They had no need for anything else when they had each other!
Elsa waved her arms and a bow tie made of ice appeared around Olaf’s neck to replace his missing flower petal. He smiled and thanked her, appreciating the fancy touch.
Soon all the townspeople ran over, thrilled that the sisters had found Olaf. Ben, who had given Olaf a candy cane just hours before, was at the front of the group. A huge smile spread across his face when he saw that the snowman was safe.
“Olaf!” he exclaimed, running up to him. “We were worried about you.” He handed Olaf one of his homemade candy canes.
A bunch of the other children ran to Olaf. They all held hands and danced around him in the snow, celebrating his safety.
Just then, Elsa had an amazing idea: they could have the party with everyone out there in the woods! She waved her arms and created a beautiful little ice fence, lining a pathway for Olaf and his friends to run down. Then she waved her arms again and made an ice-skating rink!
Elsa grabbed Anna’s hand, and they began to skate and dance happily across the rink. They pulled Kristoff and Olaf onto the ice, and soon everyone joined in, skating and having a great time. Even Oaken skated by, wearing another tiny towel! He was very graceful, and he jumped into the air on his skates, spun around, and landed perfectly, impressing everyone.
The servants brought out all the trays of food from the castle and set them on ornate ice tables that Elsa had created. Olaf shared some hot cocoa with a group of kids. Everyone was so happy to be together.
Elsa couldn’t help adding another magical touch to the wonderful occasion. She stomped her foot, sending her magic through the ground. Suddenly, an ice tree sprang up and continued to grow and grow, towering in the night sky. It sparkled in the starlight, looking absolutely stunning.
Elsa waved her arms and lanterns magically floated up, decorating the beautiful ice tree.
Anna removed a little straw Olaf sculpture from the old wooden box and held it out to Elsa, who encased it in a star made of ice. Then she used her magic to float Olaf to the upper boughs of the tree. The snowman set the beautiful ice star at the very top. Elsa helped Olaf down, and then he landed on Sven’s head and sat comfortably between his antlers.
Once the tree was complete, everyone took a moment to admire it. They gazed up at its beauty, appreciating being together.
“Well,” said Elsa, kneeling beside Olaf. “I think Arendelle has a new tradition.”
“Thank you, Olaf,” said Anna, joining her sister.
With Elsa and Anna on either side of him, Olaf knew he was the luckiest snowman in the world. With the moonlight’s reflection on the ice and the lanterns glowing against the tree, they were all perfectly happy. Everyone had gotten a surprise that holiday. It was their first—and best—winter together.
THUMP! Just then, the stolen fruitcake fell from the sky and landed on Olaf’s head, driving him into the snow.
“The fruitcake!” he mumbled happily. “It’s a Christmas miracle!”
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