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Hanna loved Christmas—the sparkling lights, the warm cocoa, and the stories her Grandma told by the fireplace. But what she loved even more was New Year’s Eve. “It’s like opening a blank book,” her Grandma often said, “ready for you to fill with adventures, dreams, and joy.”
This New Year’s Eve, something felt extra special. Her Grandma had told her about the Time Fairy, a magical being who protected the world’s most precious gift: time. “She only visits those who truly believe,” Grandma whispered with a twinkle in her eye.
That night, Hanna sat by her bedroom window, her breath fogging the frosty glass. The stars seemed brighter than ever, as if they were listening. Hanna clasped her hands and whispered, “I wish I could meet the Time Fairy.”
Just as the clock struck eleven, her room filled with a soft, golden glow. Hanna turned around, her eyes wide with wonder. A tiny figure hovered in the air, with wings that shimmered like sunlight on snow and a golden clock pendant around her neck.
“Hanna,” the fairy said, her voice as musical as a wind chime, “your wish has brought me here. I am the Time Fairy, keeper of time’s magic.”
Hanna gasped. “I can’t believe you’re real!”
The fairy smiled. “Time is real, Hanna, but its magic is fragile. Tonight, I need your help. Will you come with me?”
Hanna nodded eagerly. The fairy waved her wand, and in an instant, Hanna was whisked away. She found herself standing in a sparkling land of giant clocks, swirling galaxies, and cascading hourglasses. The air was filled with soft ticking sounds, like a symphony of time.
“This is the Time Realm,” said the fairy. “It holds all the moments of the world—past, present, and future. But something is wrong.” She pointed to the largest clock in the realm. Its hands were frozen, and its golden face was dull.
“What happened?” Hanna asked.
“The clock of New Year’s Eve has cracked,” the fairy explained. “Without it working, the New Year cannot begin. People’s hopes and dreams for the future will remain stuck.”
Hanna felt a shiver run down her spine. “How can we fix it?”
The fairy handed her a small jar labeled Moments of Joy. Inside, glittering dust sparkled like starlight. “This dust is made of the happiest moments people create by showing kindness, love, and gratitude. Sprinkle it carefully, and let’s see if it helps.”
Hanna flew up with the fairy to the clock’s face. She opened the jar and gently sprinkled the dust over the crack. At first, nothing happened. Then, a faint glow began to spread. The clock’s hands twitched, but they didn’t move fully.
“It’s not enough,” the fairy said. “The clock needs more than joy—it needs courage and hope.”
Hanna thought for a moment. “I have an idea!” She closed her eyes and whispered all the things she hoped for in the New Year: more laughter with her family, helping her little brother when he felt sad, and trying her best at school. As she spoke, the dust glowed brighter and brighter.
Suddenly, the clock began to chime. DING… DING… DING! The hands spun faster and faster until they reached midnight. The entire Time Realm lit up with fireworks of every color, filling the sky with dazzling patterns.
“You did it!” the fairy cheered. “The New Year can begin, thanks to you.”
Hanna beamed. “But it wasn’t just me. It was kindness, courage, and hope.”
The fairy placed a tiny star in Hanna’s hand. “Keep this as a reminder that time’s magic comes from the moments you create. Use it wisely.”
With a wave of her wand, the fairy sent Hanna back to her room. The familiar sound of cheering and fireworks greeted her ears. She glanced at the clock—it was exactly midnight.
As Hanna snuggled under her blanket, she held the tiny star close to her heart. This had been the most magical New Year’s Eve of her life, and she was ready to fill the blank pages of the new year with moments worth remembering.
The end!
Questions for Kids:
- What do you think made the magic dust work on the clock?
- If you had a jar of Moments of Joy, what would you add to it?
- What hopes or wishes do you have for the New Year?