Oak Tree town was always busiest during this time of the year. Snow fell peaceful throughout the entire village. People were rushing through town, hoping to get all of their shopping done. With Christmas coming up, everyone wanted to get presents for all of their loved ones. Minori Ginger was one of these people. The twenty-six year old farmer walked to the depot, bag full of goods to sell. Hopefully she'll be able to buy all of her friends presents with the money she made from her crops and animal products.

"Good morning, Mrs. Minori," The trader of Silk country, Asche, greeted her with a signature smile, "I'm sure that you are going to have a wonderful Christmas. Now let's see what you have to sell to me today."

After selling what she could, she bought a few things for the people of Oak tree, and went over to Wheat Country's booth to buy some ingredients. She wanted to make something special for her family this year.

Fritz worked at his farm, excitement running through his very core. He couldn't wait until tonight. He could almost hear the excited voices of his children calling his name. Tonight was Christmas Eve, so he knew that his wife was preparing something special for their Christmas dinner with their kids. It's been about five years since their marriage and he loved the brunette farmer dearly. He had his gift for her in his house. He knew very well that she would love his gift since he knew she wanted one for years. It would be very useful for her farm.

After taking care of his farm chores, he decided to take a break at the restaurant. He enjoyed talking to the chef, Raeger, whenever he had free time. They have both been in town for a long time. He almost laughed at how jealous he used to get when Raeger would be hit on by sooooo many girls. Now he had a wife and kids, while the chef was still single.

"Hey Fritz. I already know why you're here. Sit down, I'll cook up something for you." Raeger waved at the ginger-haired farmer as he entered the food place. Fritz could see the Giorgio and Elise were also having their lunch here. If his wife were here, all of Oak Tree town's farmers would all be in one place. Well, except for Madam Eda. Fritz still remembered her death like it was yesterday. It was hard to believe that she's been gone for six years. Has time really gone by that quickly? Heck, he could still remember when he met Minori at Eda's place. Teaching her how to dive in the river.

"Uh Fritz," Raeger waved a hand in front of his face, "Back to Earth. I'm very busy today."

"Sorry about that man," Fritz sat down at the nearest table, "Bring me the biggest thing you have. I've gotten really lucky with my crops so I can pay your price."

"Well then."

The next morning

"Mama! Wake up!"

"It's Christmas!"

The excited voices of Luna and Link woke Minori the next morning. She opened her eyes as the red-haired twins put their chins on the edge of the bed. She could see the excitement in their eyes and could recall her own childhood of opening presents.

"I'm up. I'm up. Where's your father?" she wiped the sleepiness out of her eyes.

"He's downstairs," Luna held her hands, "He said to come get you."

"Come on, Mama," Link took her hand, "Everyone's waiting for you."

When Minori got down stairs, her husband held a huge box in his hands with holes all over it. She could see her name on the tag and wondered what could be in such a large box. She grabbed it from him, surprised by how light it was.

"You should open your gift first," Fritz looked at his wife with a huge smile, "You're love it."

"I'd love anything from you. Our marriage itself is a gift."

Minori lifted the lid and got the surprise of her life. Tears came to her eyes as she lifted up the gift from the box. In her hands was a small black puppy with a bright pink bowtie on a collar around her neck. The puppy licked her face, her tail wagging.

"Awwww, Fritz, I love her."

"I knew that you've been wanting a dog to help you with herding so I got this little one. You should give her a name."

"Doggie," Link and Luna said at the same time, both wanting to pet the newest member to their family.

"I like Ruffle." Minori hugged her new puppy, "Welcome to our home Ruffle. I promise to love you forever."