he said; „It is then one sees the rainbow. Just think—tonight is Christmas Eve! Every heart holds holiday. All creatures under heaven know that they are God’s own children. The Christ Child brings peace and love.
“I shall tune up my flute. Come, let us rejoice! Let us be merry!“
The Mouse son stept outdoors with Whitetooth. He began to play his sweetest song. All the animals of the oak-wood hastened out from their retreats to hear it.
The Horned Owl came from the cliff carrying acorns in her kerchief. Little Squirrels from near and far ran up to share the treat. The Night-Bird seated himself on the bank and offered the Hedgehog some beech-nuts. Old Hedgehog sat on a stump and took the littlest Rabbit on his knee. He bounced her up and down, smiling with satisfaction.
The Fox invited Mother Rabbit
