Mimi the red mitten woke on a shelf. Snow made a soft hush. The room felt warm and bright. Mimi smiled. "Hop," she said. A small bell chimed, "Ding ding."
Mimi wanted to join the tree. She wiggled and slid. Knock-knock! A small sock said, "Hello." They laughed. "Hop," Mimi said. The sock gave a tiny push. Plop! Mimi landed on a chair by the tree.
The tree was green and full of light. Tiny stars blinked. Mimi touched a star. It felt warm. "Ting," the star said. A little candle hummed, "Glee." All was calm. Snowflakes tapped at the window, "Tap tap." Mimi watched.
Outside, a soft wind sang. Snow made little white puffs. Mimi shivered a bit. The candle came close and gave a warm glow. Mimi felt cozy. "Thank you," Mimi said. The bell rang, "Ding."
A small gift sat near the tree. Mimi hopped near. The gift had a ribbon. Mimi helped pull it. Rip! The ribbon fell free. Inside lay a tiny toy fox. The fox hugged Mimi. "We will play," it said.
Night grew soft and slow. Lights blinked like tiny stars. People far away sang, but here all slept safe. Mimi and friends snuggled close. They smiled and hummed a soft tune.
Kindness makes every heart warm on a cold night.
