The Christmas party was just getting into full swing; practically all of ThunderClan was there, enjoying the atmosphere. The decorations were particularly ornate, and everyone was in the Yuletide spirit. The large living room of Firestar's house was almost packed with cheerful people. But everyone was affected differently by the bright lights and the holiday music. Some people thought of friends they once knew, others thought of futures to come, but all thought of Christmas—they just all had different ways of doing it.