New Year’s Eve in Snowville: if your December turns into an emotional roller coaster for children

Winter is magical, but it can also be overwhelming for children waiting for the holidays. A New Year in Snowville is a gentle, enchanting story that helps children manage excitement, understand generosity, and celebrate family traditions. Reading this winter bedtime story together gives kids a safe way to explore emotions while enjoying playful snowy adventures. Parents will see how storytelling can calm little hearts and create moments of connection.

Why This Story Matters

• Explores feelings excitement, curiosity, and love during the holiday season
• Supports emotional regulation in children through relatable characters
• Boosts imagination, language, and storytelling skills
• Проходите parents with gentle conversation starters o kindness, sharing, and celebration
• Encourages family connection and mindful holiday traditions

All texts have been translated by me using AI, without the help of a professional translator. I do this with love and care to share fairy tales and materials in English. There may be some inaccuracies in the translation, but every word has been created with children and parents in mind. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy reading!

A New Year in Snowville

Every winter, children and grown-ups build snowmen together. But one day, you wake up and… your snowy friends are gone! Where did they go? Could it be… that they melted?

Well, little friend, snowmen have a secret.

Whenever the sun starts shining warmly, snowmen get too hot and travel to faraway cold lands. There’s an entire city where only snowmen live — Snowville. And let me tell you, it’s a magical place!

Part 1: The Snowmen City

In Snowville, where houses are made entirely of snow and streets are covered in thick, sparkling ice, live Mommy Snowmen, Daddy Snowmen, Granny and Grandpa Snowmen, and, of course, little Snowkins.

It’s a city of eternal winter and northern lights. But no one minds the cold — everyone is made of snow!

Every house is decorated with garlands and tinsel. Tall, fluffy firs and pines grow beside every home. And in the town square stands the tallest Christmas tree, adorned with icy balls, pinecones, and sparkling decorations.

Part 2: Grandpa Frost and Granny Blizzard

In one of the houses near the forest, live kind Grandpa Frost and Granny Blizzard. All year long, they prepare gifts for the little Snowkins.

On New Year’s Eve, Grandpa Frost harnesses polar foxes to his sleigh, rides through the city, and leaves gifts under the Christmas trees in front of the snowy houses.

Part 3: The Secret Room Under the Table

One cozy winter evening, the little Snowkins hid under a large table: older sister Snowella and twin brothers Decabright and Janu.

They were playing “secret room” — sitting in the dark and listening to stories. Snowella told clever tales to her brothers. But soon the boys got bored of just sitting and started to misbehave.
To calm them down, Snowella asked:

— I wonder what Grandpa Frost will bring us this year?

The little Snowkins froze with excitement — they had completely forgotten that New Year was coming! And that meant Snowville would celebrate its biggest holiday!

— Is it true that Grandpa Frost brings us gifts? — asked Decabright.

— Oh yes, — Snowella replied. — Last year I saw polar foxes pulling his sleigh. They were huge! Almost like reindeer!

— Wow… — murmured worried Janu. — Polar foxes… they have such big teeth! Good thing we’re made of snow!

— But why does he give us gifts? — the curious Decabright wouldn’t stop.

— Because he’s kind, — said Snowella. — And because he loves us. And he enjoys making others happy. That’s the best gift for him! He said so himself.

The children exchanged glances. Joy — that felt good! But holding a box, opening it, and discovering something tasty or fun — that felt even better.

— But doesn’t anyone leave gifts for Grandpa Frost? — Decabright asked again.

— Of course not, silly! — said Janu. — He can’t put them under the tree himself!

Everyone fell silent.

— Oh, how sad… — Snowella finally said. — Grandpa is so kind and so sweet!

— We must fix that immediately! — she exclaimed.

— But how? — asked the twins.

— Very simple! — Snowella laughed. — We’ll be like Grandpa: we’ll make gifts and hide them under the tree!

Part 4: The Icy Cookies

— Let’s make cookies for him! — Snowella suggested.

Now, friend, in Snowville there are no ovens or fire. Snowmen prefer icy treats — the colder, the better. So the cookies were made of ice and snow.

The little Snowkins cheerfully mixed icy dough and filled cookie molds: stars, snowflakes, moons, and bunnies. They filled an entire tray! It looked beautiful and delicious.

Snowella decorated the cookies with confetti and put them in the fridge to freeze properly.

Part 5: The Eternal Lantern

Snowella clapped her hands:

— Oh, what a wonderful treat!

— Yes, but this is your gift, — said Decabright. — The girly one! I want to make a surprise too!

At that moment, Janu looked out the window and saw a big lantern outside.

— Let’s make a lantern for Grandpa! — he suggested. — I’ll put my everlasting glowing ice inside, so Grandpa is never in the dark!

The Snowkins got to work crafting the lantern.

In Snowville, crafting was easy — all snowmen knew how to make ice creations. And the lantern turned out beautifully.

Part 6: Decabright Feels Left Out

Snowella and Janu were happily jumping around the table with the lantern and the cookies.

— Oh, how lovely! — Snowella repeated.

But then she noticed Decabright sitting in the corner, sulking.

— What’s wrong, little brother? Aren’t our gifts wonderful? — she asked.

— Yes… but they’re your gifts, — Decabright said sadly. — And I… I didn’t make anything myself…

— Oh, sweetie, but you made both the cookies and the lantern!

— Yes… but I didn’t come up with the ideas…

The mood fell. No new ideas came.

Part 7: Decabright Finally Smiles

I should also tell you, friend, that Mommy and Daddy Snowkins were sculptors and architects — they made figures and buildings from snow and ice, decorating Snowville. When the northern lights danced or the sun shone bright, the whole city sparkled with light reflected from ice walls and snow sculptures. It was breathtakingly beautiful!

At dinner — snowball meatballs with icy cream sauce — the parents told the children about the beauty they were preparing for the New Year.

— We designed a huge palace! — Mommy said. — With windows, staircases, and chapels! It’s being built on the far meadow, with an ice road leading to it. All the performers will be there.

— Wow! — Snowella shined. — I can’t wait…

— That’s brilliant! — interrupted Decabright. — I think I know what my surprise will be!

He immediately ran to his room and locked the door.

When his sister and brother were finally allowed to enter, they saw… a tiny snowman with a beard made of sticks.

— That’s Grandpa Frost’s portrait! — Decabright said proudly. — Here’s my surprise!

Everyone laughed joyfully.

Part 8: Snowkin with Beard

When the night ended and all the little Snowkins had received their gifts, they took the surprises for Grandpa Frost and went to visit him.

Every year Grandpa’s back hurt a little — there were so many gifts that the sack became very heavy! Granny Blizzard treated him with icy raspberry syrup and wrapped him in a fluffy scarf.

— This feels kind of unreal, — remarked Decabright. — It’s not New Year’s night anymore — it’s a new day!

— But no one would have let us visit Grandpa at night, — Snowella said sadly.

— So what, — said Janu. — Wouldn’t he be happy to see us?

— Oh, he definitely would! — Snowella and Decabright exclaimed and happily ran down the icy road.

It should be said that Grandpa himself had never, ever received gifts — he didn’t even know what it felt like.
When he was a little Snowkin, no one had yet thought of giving surprises on New Year’s Eve. And for many years he secretly dreamed of finding a gift under his tree, but never told anyone — after all, he was no longer a Snowkin, but Grandpa Frost, with a beard and a mustache.

Just at that moment, Granny Blizzard peeked out the window and saw three Snowkins bustling under the tree. And every granny is always a little bit magical: she understood everything at once and gasped, clapping her hands.

— What’s going on, dear? — asked worried Grandpa. — Has the ice cream not frozen?

— Oh no! The ice treats turned out perfectly. And we have guests! Our dear little grand-Snowkins!

The children wanted to sneak away so the gifts would appear under the tree “all by themselves,” but the door opened — and the sparkling Granny hugged them and led them inside.

— My dear little grand-Snowkins have arrived! What a wonderful surprise!

And all the little Snowkins realized that instead of three surprises, there were four — and that was even better!

Granny thought for a moment and decided to help the Snowkins a little more: she asked Grandpa to bring fresh snow from under the tree — the coldest and most fragrant, perfect for pine lemonade.

Grandpa groaned, bent down under the tree and… imagine this — he found three beautifully wrapped boxes labeled:

“For the Best Grandpa in the World!”

He carried the boxes into the house and, in his surprise, completely forgot to collect the snow. And when he opened them, he jumped around the table like a little Snowkin! His back didn’t hurt one bit!

And so passed this wonderful New Year in Snowville.

It turned out that even in the coldest climate, it can feel very warm — when caring and loving friends are nearby.

Happy New Year, dear readers! Stay with us!

Sweet and instructive stories (with pictures!) will always bring joy to you and your little Snowkins 😉.

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Questions to Ask Your Child After Reading

1. How do you think Snowella, Decabright, and Janu felt when they saw Grandpa Frosty’s sled?
2. Why do you think Grandpa Frosty enjoys giving gifts?
3. How would you feel if you received or gave a surprise gift?
4. Can you think of a time you helped someone without expecting anything in return?
5. What might you do to make a friend or family member happy this holiday season?

Fun Facts About the Story

• Inspired by classic winter tales and magical snow cities
• Polar foxes are a nod to arctic wildlife traditions
• Snowville encourages creativity and imagination in cold climates
• Children relate to Snowella’s leadership and the twins’ curiosity
• Builds understanding of giving, patience, and celebration

Gentle Parenting Notes

• Highlight the joy of giving without expecting in return
• Model making and sharing gifts as a family activity
• Discuss emotions of excitement and curiosity gently
• Avoid pressuring children to “do it right” or comparing gifts
• Encourage problem-solving and creativity, like crafting lanterns or icy cookies
• Reinforce gratitude and kindness in everyday interactions

Turning Excitement into Kindness

Micro-dilemma: What happens when children get overstimulated while waiting for holiday gifts?

Waiting for the holidays can be a whirlwind of emotions. In Snowville, Snowella and Janu feel excitement, impatience, and a touch of nervous anticipation. Many children experience the same mix of feelings — anticipation can be joyful, but it can also be overwhelming.

The story shows gentle practices that adults can use to help children cope:

Name the feeling.
“I see that you’re very excited — and that’s wonderful.”

Channel the energy.
Create a small project with a purpose, such as making a lantern or baking snow cookies, so the excitement turns into meaningful action.

Talk gently.
Discuss the joy of giving, not only receiving.

An important insight here is that children who are learning self-regulation don’t need their excitement to be suppressed. With small, common-sense actions, they can develop patience and empathy.

When children move through anticipation using play and storytelling, they build emotional resilience. And when parents join in the fun, they often discover calm and shared joy as well. Even the coldest winter day can feel warm when hearts are full of care.

A Simple Conversation Plan

• Introduce key concepts: kindness, sharing, patience

• Explain in child-friendly language: “Grandpa Frost gives gifts because he loves making others happy.”

• Highlight both emotional and practical value: joy plus learning how to create and give

• Connect to real life: “Is there someone we could help at home or at school?”

• Conclude gently: celebrate effort, not perfection

• Reinforce with an activity: bake, craft, or write small notes for parents or friends

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