The Raccoon’s Christmas Chair シーズンポストカード

Deep in a snowy forest, a small raccoon named Rocky lived alone in his hollow tree. Though he was a clever and resourceful creature, the winters always felt long and lonely. On Christmas Eve, the forest was quiet, but Rocky could see the village lights twinkling in the distance. He imagined families laughing, sharing meals, and sitting together around their trees. A pang of sadness touched his heart; he longed for warmth and companionship. As Rocky wandered through the forest, he stumbled upon something extraordinary—an old wooden chair half-buried in the snow. It looked like it had been forgotten by the humans, but to Rocky, it was a treasure. The chair felt special, as though it held stories of joy from long ago. Rocky decided it would become his Christmas chair. With great care, he cleaned it off and dragged it back to his hollow. Using his little paws, he decorated the chair with pine branches, holly berries, and a string of fireflies that lit up like Christmas lights. He even placed a small pile of acorns and dried apples on the seat as a feast. As Rocky sat on the chair that night, the forest began to glow softly. One by one, his animal friends arrived—the deer, the squirrels, even the shy fox. They had seen the warm light from Rocky’s chair and felt drawn to the kindness it radiated. Together, they sat around the chair, sharing food and stories. Rocky’s heart swelled with joy; for the first time, his hollow was filled with laughter and warmth. That Christmas Eve, the little raccoon learned that love and togetherness didn’t have to come from grand gestures or fancy decorations. Sometimes, it could start with a simple chair, a warm heart, and a willingness to share.