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It was a few weeks before Christmas and the meadow was ringing with the shouts of laughter of pets playing with snowballs and the giggling of several little snowmen.

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Dancer, the Christmas Reindeer, trotted up to the group. "Hello, everyone!" she greeted them. "The fun has started early here!"
"Oh yes," replied Blue Bobble Hat. "The five of us are planning a trip away before Christmas."

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"You'll be coming back, won't you?" enquired Dancer in some concern.
"Yes, of course," responded Purple Bobble Hat. "Come on, let's find the others and we'll tell you all about it. You may even be able to help us!"
"I'll do whatever I can," said Dancer, a little puzzled, but she trotted willingly in Purple Bobble Hat's wake.

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The group of snowmen were grouped around a snow statue of Blue Bobble Hat. The eponymous subject of the masterpiece roused himself from his reverie and turned to Dancer.
"Do you know what anniversary is coming up? It's almost a whole year now since this Christmas card was issued in PnF Land, and there was a huge interest in meeting me here. So Uncle David made enquiries as to whether any of my friends and I would like to stay in PnF, and then sent Santa with his sleigh to come and pick us up and transport us here. It was such a giggle! Did you know there's nearly thirty of us now in PnF?"

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"Remember how we'd hide in the snow and of course, Santa couldn't find us because we were so well camouflaged!" reminisced Black Felt Hat.
They all giggled a lot at the memory.
"Anyway," continued Blue Bobble Hat. "We just fancied going back home for a visit, to see how things are in Frostbite Falls. I say "home", but of course, PnF is home now. But we need a troupe of reindeer to pull the sleigh. We'll have to be back by Christmas Eve, of course, or Santa won't be at all happy!" They giggled cheerfully at the thought.
"I'll help pull the sleigh, of course," said Dancer. "I'll go and round up some pals to help too!"

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Dancer enlisted the help of Dan Marino, and together with the little snowmen they visited the usual reindeer haunts to see who would be willing to join in the trip to Frostbite Falls.

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They had to go to some of the snowiest parts of PnF Land! Not all the reindeer wanted to take part in the journey, by any means.

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Purple Bobble Hat even tried to tempt the magical reindeer to join them, but in the end he found it too much effort to summon the golden creature into being!

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Black Felt Hat tried the added inducement of fresh carrots, a rare treat in this Arctic-type environment!

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She had better luck recruiting two small brown reindeer, Happy and Lucky.

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Blue Bobble Hat thought they were the most adorable species!

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Dancer and one of her reindeer friends met the snowmen in the park.
"We've done it!" announced the Christmas reindeer. "We have enough of us to pull the sleigh!"
The snowpets cheered heartily! "We'll go and get the sleigh," announced Blue Bobble Hat. "Meet you in the meadow later?"

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There was a lot of excitement in the meadow later that day. The route had to be plotted and everything they were taking needed to be carefully listed and securely stowed in the sleigh. Amber Bobble Hat insisted on referring to the document as the manifest, and took charge of it. Then the reindeer needed to don the traces that pulled the sleigh. At long last they were all ready!

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And they were off!
The assembled reindeer team quickly got into their stride, pulling through the sky the sleigh with its excited, giggling cargo.

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Welcome to Frostbite Falls, an enchanting city where every inhabitant is a snowman! Here, the snowmen are not just simple seasonal decorations; they are the heart and soul of the city, each one possessing a unique personality and talents that contribute to the vibrant culture and daily life of Frostbite Falls. The moment you enter the city, you're greeted by the majestic Avenue of Arm-Waving, where rows of snowmen stand tall with their branches extended in a warm and welcoming gesture.

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This is a place where winter is celebrated all year round and the magic of snow is embedded into every corner of the community. The town square, known as the Snow Plaza, is a central hub of activity. You'll see snow sculptors chipping away at intricate designs and ice artisans blowing delicate patterns into the frosty air.

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For those looking to stay active, there's the Chilly Chill-Out sports complex, where snow­men en­gage in friendly games of snow soccer, ice bowl­ing and a thrill­ing sport called Ava­lanche Dodge—a game of strategy and speed, where players must outmano­euvre roll­ing snow­balls that could bury them at any moment!

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Frostbite Falls is also home to the Ice Palace, a beautiful structure carved from the purest ice blocks. This is where the Mayor of Frostbite Falls, a grand snowman named Icebert, holds meet­ings with the city council to discuss matters of import­ance like the next snow­dance festival and the yearly Great Thaw preparations.

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As the day turns into night, the Northern Lights Nightclub lights up with the glow of the auroras reflecting off the ice-covered buildings. Here, snowmen groove to the beat of ice drums and enjoy cool cocktails made from frozen berry juices.

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Also well worth a visit is the Chilly Chuckles comedy club, where snow­men comed­ians share their frosty wit and jovial snow-themed jokes that never fail to warm the hearts of their fellow inhabitants.

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The Frozen Flurry is the main shopping district, where snow­men merch­ants sell every­thing from hand­crafted snow­flake jewellery to warm winter apparel made from the softest polar fabrics. You can't miss Snowy's Sweet Treats, a popular candy shop that sells delicious frozen delights like icicle lollipops and snow cone con­coctions that somehow never melt.

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The snowpets bought presents for their friends back in PnF Land. Then they gathered in the Snow Plaza to view the ice sculptures one last time and to say goodbye to their former home.

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Oh no! Amber Bobble Hat was mortified that his navigation had gone awry, and they had ended up at the North Pole! They all reassured him, however, that it was good to explore different places and they were still in plenty of time to return the sleigh to Santa for Christmas Eve.

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Safely back at last, the reindeer celebrated with a barrel of juicy apples and more fresh carrots. It had been snowing during their absence and PnF Land looked very festive.
"Santa will be happy we're back with the sleigh in such good time," remarked Dan Marino. There was no response.
An unwelcome suspicion dawned on Dan Marino.
"You did ask Santa if you could borrow his sleigh?" he asked.
Blue Bobble Hat smiled innocently and reply made he none . . .

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Here's a special gift for you, Dan Marino, to thank you for helping out in our special quest!
Dan Marino has enjoyed his Reindeer Tale. Please select another pet as visitor, so it can join in the fun!