Santa's Christmas Eve Adventure

Once upon a time, deep in the North Pole snow, Santa woke early on Christmas Eve.

The workshop windows glowed with warm, golden light. Wind whispered outside like soft paper

in motion. Milo, the mouse, stretched and climbed onto the table.

Santa opened a long list of children's wishes. Milo placed ribbons, tags,

and tiny bells in piles. They worked slowly, keeping the room calm and cozy.

Santa wrapped trains, books, dolls, and small wooden animals.

Milo checked each label and nodded with serious pride. The first sack filled with gifts for snowy

towns. The second sack filled with gifts for quiet city streets. Milo counted each