Long ago, atop a snow-covered mountain, there lived a cold-hearted giant named Frostheart. From his icy perch, Frostheart watched the villagers below but never joined them. He disliked laughter, celebrations, and especially the joy of New Year’s Eve, which filled the valley with cheer every year.
One year, as preparations for the New Year’s fireworks began, Frostheart decided he’d had enough.
“If I take their fireworks, there will be no celebration!” he grumbled, stomping down the mountain.
The Plan
That night, while everyone was asleep, Frostheart crept into the village and stole all the fireworks stored in the town square. He carried them back to his mountain and locked them away in a massive ice chest.
The next morning, when the villagers discovered the fireworks were gone, panic spread through the town.
“How will we celebrate the New Year without the fireworks?” asked a young boy named David, his voice filled with sadness.
David’s Decision
Determined to save the celebration, David decided to climb the mountain and retrieve the fireworks. Bundling up in his warmest coat, he began the long trek. Along the way, he met his friends, who tried to stop him.
“Don’t go, David! Frostheart is scary and has a frozen heart!” they warned.
But David wouldn’t be discouraged. He knew how much the celebration meant to everyone and believed he could succeed.
Facing Frostheart
When David reached the top of the mountain, he found Frostheart guarding the ice chest. The giant looked surprised to see the small boy.
“What are you doing here, child?” Frostheart bellowed.
“I came to get the fireworks back,” David said boldly. “The villagers just want to be happy, and you took that away from them.”
Frostheart laughed bitterly. “Happiness doesn’t exist. I’ve always been alone, and no one has ever cared for me. Why should others deserve joy?”
David thought for a moment. “Happiness is something we share,” he said softly. “If you let me be your friend, I’ll show you what it feels like.”
The Power of Kindness
David told Frostheart about the New Year’s traditions, the fireworks, and how love and friendship made them special. As David spoke, Frostheart’s icy heart began to thaw. For the first time, the giant felt warmth inside him—a feeling he had never known.
“You mean… if I return the fireworks, you’ll really be my friend?” Frostheart asked hesitantly.
“I already am,” David replied with a kind smile.
A New Year’s Miracle
Frostheart helped David bring the fireworks back to the village. When the villagers saw the giant, they were frightened at first, but David explained that Frostheart was now their friend.
That night, the fireworks lit up the sky, and the villagers celebrated together with Frostheart. The giant’s heart, once frozen solid, now glowed with the warmth of love and friendship. From that night on, Frostheart was no longer alone, and the New Year became a time of joy for everyone—giants and villagers alike.
The End
