But then came Carol. She didn't have a book. She had a mischievous glint in her eye and a small brass handbell.
The air in the village of Oakhaven didn’t just smell like pine; it smelled like anticipation. Every Christmas Eve, the town gathered for the "Carol-Off," a friendly but fierce competition to see who could breathe the most life into the old classics. The First Noel with Christmas Song & Carol
By the time they reached the finale, the entire village was singing with them. They ended on a soaring, improvised chord that blended the "Born is the King of Israel" with a wish that Christmas would "stay the same" forever. But then came Carol