"Oooh, the hall looks so beautiful like this!"

Rowan looked around the decorated area with real mirth on her face. It really was her favorite time of year, when everyone seemed so happy and the spirit was of giving and hope. Her Yule gifts were nearly done, and she had really looked forward to coming to this event with Keegan. Especially after the horror that was the year before.

She couldn't help it. Her excitement was such that she felt the need to spin around slowly, her dress flaring out a little, looking up at the snow and the decorations. "It's just like home, but without the cold!"