"There is 24 days left till christmas," a boy rubs his forehead as he glances at the other 50 pairs of eyes. His short wavy, blonde hair flickering towards his eyes when he look at his paper. His deep blue eyes shining with joy as his pen taps on the table. "Today is day 1. Any idea what we should do for our parents for Christmas?"

"How about some pjs, everyone loves pj!" A girl with dark red hair states; since her soft, brown eyes gleam with worry and stress of problems in her state. "Or we could build a taller gate to keep those damn Mexicans out."

"Take that back you butters! " A boy with short, spiky hair, from being out in the sun too long, slaps the table. His grayish-blue eyes shining with anger and disgust. "I'm fixin' to give you a whopping for disrespecting our ma."

"Are those two siblings, and did Arizona just curse at her own mother's people?" A boy with blonde hair with brown roots ate an apple as he watch them argue. His dirty, black tennis shoes were on the table that made some of the other children glare at him while he was wearing a scarf. His light brown eyes shifting to smirk at the short girl sitting next to him. Poking her with his finger harshly, she glares at him. "Shorty, what do you think?"

"I'm not short!" She curse as her bushy eyebrows clutch up. Her long blonde hair lying smoothly down her back. Her blue dress was faded on the bottom as she shift her legs.

"You're one of the oldest one, and you are shorter than the Dakotas." A boy points at two people whispering to each other. His short blonde hair had some green in it. His dark green eyes shine with hope as he looks around. "I hope this year is different."

"Da! Maybe Mother Russia can visit this year!" A small girl whose silver hair was down her back frown as some her siblings starts to cry in fear from the mention of Russia. Her periwrinkle eyes light up on that thought.

"Does that mean Mama Hawaii will come this year?" A small boy with short black hair tugs on the first boy's shirt. His light blue and dark brown eyes had tears in them as he pouts. He wail as the boy shook his head.

Once the boy started to cry, all of the younger states join in. The older one look at each other before settling a silent agreement. They went to each state and hug them tightly, whispering soft caring words.

"What's with all the sad faces?" A cheerful voice exclaims as they all turn towards the door.

"Dad!" They all shout out as the young ones dog pile him. Alfred laugh loudly as he cradles his children before glancing up at the older ones.

"Why are you here?" The first boy ask as his hair to his shoe, somehow one of his shoe was missing, was a mess from separating some of his siblings.

"Well Kauko, I have a surprise for all of you!" Alfred shushes them when everyone broke out in whispers. "It's going to take 25 days, but it's worth it I believe. I work hard to get your surpises."

"What is it?" The little black hair boy exclaims as he hugs his father's neck tightly.

"Well, I will like you and Kauko to come with me," Alfred smiles at the shouts of protests. "Y'all get your surprise soon."

Kauko holds the boy as Alfred directs them out of the room into a dark hallway. Kauko watches Alfred open the door to look in before looking at them.

"Close your eyes, and come in. Keep them close." He exclaims happily as he pushes the doors open.

"What's going on?" The smaller boy ask as he covers his eyes. He walks in with Kauko in tow, who also covers his eyes lightly.

"We wanted to surprise you." A soft voice answer his question. The boy drops his hands as he looks to a woman standing in the middle with two other guys. She had a long thin dress on that had pink floral design. Her long black hair in a braid with seashells and seaweed weave in it. Her soft brown eyes shining happily. She bends down to open her arms. "Come to Mama, Aoull!"

Auol gaps as he ran quickly runs to his mother. He hugs her tightly as she rubs his back. Digging into her leaf purse, she pulls out a small, white box wrap in a blue ribbon. She watches happily as her son opens his gift. He cheers as he pulls a volcanic rock necklace. She helps him put it on and she wipes a tear from her eye.

"I missed you Mama," Auolll hugs her once again.

Kauko covers his mouth as tears appear in his eyes. He runs to the men and gather them in a bear hug.

"Äiti and Papa!" Kauko cries as Berwald and Tino pats him on the back.

"W' 'l s' w'nted t' c'l'br'te w'th y'u." Berwald stare at Kauko as he nods at him.

"Because Christmas time is supposed to be spend with your family!" Tino smiles with tears in his eyes as he nods thanks to Alfred. "We also brought you an early gift if you want to open it now."

"Yes!" Kauko cheers as he takes the golden box with white ribbon from them. He sits on the couch by them as he tear into it. He gasp as he lifts a pandora with some blue hen feathers in it. There was also a handmade ship. He hugs his parents tightly with tears in his eyes. "It's amazing! Thank you!"

"I'll let you guys chat a bit more,"Alfred opens the door. "Spend the night till Christmas Eve. It'll be easier."

They look at each before nodding. Alfred smiles as he exits the room as more tears were shed from stories each other miss during the separation.

"Two down, 48 more to give a surprise to," Alfred whistle a little tune before returning the room. "Time for bed guys. I'll give your surprise later."

He smiles as shouts were echoing after him. He enters his room to sleep. He looks at his phone to notice a message from his sister down South.

"Now which two should see her tomorrow?" He smirk as he turns out the light.

Thought I'll try this again, and I added more details. If you want a certain state, please tell me, thanks!

Name: Kauko

State: Delaware

Name: Auoll

State: Hawaii