The Passing

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In the chilly winters of the North Pole, as he lay on his comfy chair, surrounded by his favorite toys that glittered under the soft fire blown from the chimney, dear Santa smiled as he puffed a smoke from the lit cigar. His huge body under those red woolen clothes felt warm, and his weary eyes looked at his office. He will sure remember the trinket sound of the toy trains, the smell of fresh candies, the hoppity hop of the charged bunnies, and the shine of the Christmas balls hanging from the largest tree that was adorned with jewels and presents. 'Santa's Workshop', his workshop, which he will soon leave behind for another, as Christmas was almost over and it was finally time for 'The Passing'. He looked at the star shining brightly on top of the tree, waiting for his turn, He heaved a huge sigh as it shone brighter and brighter, _' it was time'_

The star turned into a lady in gold. She came near Claus, and he smiled; his withered skin stretched miles to his ears, for there was not a peaceful site better than this, as if he were witnessing a God. She touched his wrinkled forehead, and his eyes shone white, and he saw a town dreaded in black. Dark clouds rolled over it, and black goo seeped from every roof. Santa could feel the misery of that town; he could feel it decay as it was Christmas, but the town was not in the joy of Merry. Peace soon vanished when she removed her hand. With his teary eyes, he begged her to tell him what it meant, and all she said

'SAVE THEM BEFORE THE PASSING'

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