It's back! Some of you may remember something similar to this last year. Well, I received several requests to do it again for a second year and since it seemed to be so well received, I figured, why not? It's fun and a good distraction from my insane study schedule for finals.

In case you're new to it, here's the game plan. I'm basically taking 12 well-known holiday songs, writing 12 one shot inspired by them (not song-fics) and post one every day until Christmas. If you have song suggestions, feel free to send them in via review or PM and who knows? They just might show up here!

That said, I hope you enjoy and please leave a review. I love hearing your thoughts and comments and each one is appreciated more than you know. Thanks! And enjoy :)

1. White Christmas

"Hmmmm"

Another deep sigh, another long, wistful glance. Outside, a bluebird ascended a nearby tree, hopping gracefully from one branch to another. Meeting her gaze, the bird cocked its head for a split second, emitting a soft tweet as to why it was suddenly the subject of the girl's pining blue eyes.

The girl at the window smiled softly in response. "Hello there," she greeted the bird, maintaining a calm, collected tone so as not to scare it off. "You're lucky, you know," she said softly. "You're free to just come and go as you please. There are no boundaries; nothing holding you here. One flap of your wings is all it would take to send you flying high into the sky.

The bird's head cocked to the other side now, no doubt wondering why this human insisted on holding a one-sided conversation with a creature that could neither understand or words or return them. Hopping closer, it hesitated only a second before turning to gaze off into the distance, an action that did not go unnoticed by the girl in the window.

"I know exactly how you feel," she sympathized. "I want to get out of here too. The only difference is," she said, shifting slightly to turn her gaze to the north, "is that you're not bound here by exams and headmistresses. Go, little one." She encouraged, raising a hand to point the bird on its course. "Go and be free! One of us deserves to be happy. Go!"

"You're being just a bit melodramatic, don't you think?"

Smiling as the bird took to the sky, Galinda turned from the window, planted her hands on her hips, and turned to face her roommate with a glare. "Stop it, Elphie. Just because you're getting everything you want for Lurlinemas doesn't mean you should mock those who aren't."

Elphaba regarded the blonde over her glasses, eyebrow arching high on her forehead. "Firstly, that statement about getting everything I want for Lurlinemas couldn't be farther from the truth. And sec-"

"You're going to meet the Wizard! I thought that's what you've always wanted."

"It is. And while I'm very happy about it, it doesn't mean-"

"Then, quite frankly, Miss Elphaba, I fail to see what the problem is." Dropping onto her frilly pink bed, Galinda released another sigh as she flopped on her back.

Elphaba could only blink. "That's the third time you've done that in the last ten minutes."

"What?"

"Sigh as though your life is fading away before your eyes. Is something bothering you that much?"

Galinda brushed off the question off. "I'm fine. As I said before, just because you're getting everything-"

"Galinda, for the final time, I am not getting everything I ever wanted for Lurlinemas, alright? No. Nada. As if, not even close. What else do I have to say to convince you?"

Surprised by her friend's outburst, added to her emotional state, tears began to pool at the corners of " her eyes, spilling silently over and coursing winding paths down the contours of her face. Seeing this, Elphaba immediately felt the guilt settle in her heart. "Galinda, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you." Crossing the room, she took a seat next to her friend. "Yes, I'm thrilled to be traveling to the Emerald City after the holidays. More than you probably even know. But is it everything I ever wanted?" The green girl hesitated. "No. Even I wouldn't go that far."

"I'm sorry too, Elphie," Galinda apologized. 'I shouldn't have pushed you."

'What going on, Galinda? Something isn't right."

The blonde shrugged. "It's nothing."

"It can't be nothing if you're crying. Come on," Elphaba gently nudged her shoulder in way Galinda had done to her countless times before. "Out with it."

Her answer was so soft that Elphaba nearly missed it. "I miss home."

Understanding, the green girl smiled softly. "We all do." Except me. "You'll be home before you know it. Lurlinemas is only a week away."

"That's not the point," Dabbing her eyes with a tissue, she turned to her friend. "I miss home."

"As in the Gilikin?"

Galinda sniffled, then nodded. "I know it's petty, but I miss everything about it. Think if you will. Everyone has been in the holiday spirit for weeks now and yet I can't no matter how hard I try. In my mind, it's not the holidays without snow."

"It doesn't snow here, Galinda."

"That's just it!" she exclaimed. "I know you've never seen it, so it matters little to you, but to me, it's not Lurlinemas without it." Chuckling, she sat up, her eyes suddenly alight with thoughts of days past. "I remember when I was a little girl. Popsicle and I used to bundle up until we could barely move, load ourselves into the sleigh, and drive until we found the perfect Lurlinemas tree. We had scores of them that grew on our own property, so we never had to import one, like you all do in the south."

Elphaba nodded, remembering the great lengths Frex used to go to in order to get the biggest tree he could find. "It always seemed to be more trouble than it was worth."

"Oh no," The blonde sighed wistfully, caught in her memories. "Some of the best times of my life involve snow-covered fields around Lurlinemas. It's everything, Elphie. The sights, the sounds, the smells. It's almost like an entirely different world." Shaking her head, she said softly, "I'd give anything to be there right now."

Not knowing what else to do, the green girl wrapped her friend in a hug and whispered, "I know, Galin. I know."

"Fiyero!"

Startled, the prince turned at the sound of his name, only to see Elphaba jogging toward him. Darting in and around people, he watched, semi-amused as she nearly collided with several and laughed outright as she stopped to scold one poor sap about watching where you walk when doing so in congested traffic. Shaking his head, he smiled as she came to a stop in front of him. "Did you miss me that much that you were willing to knock people over to get to me?"

He was rewarded with his favorite glare. "Don't flatter yourself, Tiggular. Some people just need to watch where they step."

"But you were looking for me, right?"

"Hard to believe, but, yes, I was." Her face was slightly flushed, he noticed, giving her skin an interesting, yet attractive hue. He wondered if the blush would deepen if touched her cheek with his fingers, or better yet, his lips.

"Are you even listening to me, Fiyero?"

"Huh? Uh oh. Death glare. Not good. Putting on his most charming smile, he apologized, "Sorry, Elphie. What were you saying?"

"Don't call me Elphie."

"Sorry. Elphaba. Anyway, you were telling me…"

She rolled her eyes, but continued. "I know what we can get Galinda for Lurlinemas."

"You mean there's something she doesn't already own?"

She nodded. "Surprising, but yes. Although…" she trailed off for a moment. "I wouldn't say she exactly wants to own something?"

"You're confusing me, Elphaba. What does she want?"

"Snow."

"Galinda wants snow?"

"Yes. No. Well, not exactly." Pulling him to a nearby table, she explained, "She's extremely homesick for the Gillikin. Especially the snow there. She said it's just not Lurlinemas to her without it."

"And you think you can get the girl snow for Lurlinemas?"

"I know I can. I just need Madame Morrible to give me a spell. Weather is her specialty after all."

Fiyero shrugged. "Why don't you just ask her? You are her protégé , after all. She can't say no to you."

Elphaba drummed her fingers on the table. "She already did."

He rose a brow. "And you think I'll make a difference."

"Yes," she said simply. "You distract her, I'll sneak into her office, get the spell, and we'll be on our merry way."

"What exactly do you want me to do?"

"How should I know? Charming people is your specialty, not mine."

"But Madame Fishface?"

"Fiyero!"

"What? You know it's true!"

Shaking her head again, the green girl said, "That's…not the point. Fiyero, come on. You've charmed half of Oz. Surely, you can keep Morrible busy. Just do what you normally do."

"…You want me to seduce her?"

"Why do I even bother?" Muttering, the green girl sprang to her feet. "Never mind, Fiyero. I'll figure something out."

"Hey, hey, wait. Elphaba." Catching her arm, he met her gaze. "I'm kidding. Of course I'll help. Just tell me what to do."

Elphaba didn't answer. Yanking her arm from his grasp, she motioned for him to follow, "Famous last words."

Galinda woke to the shining of the sun through the picture window, warming her face and causing a little smile to bloom on her face. As she crossed the bridge between semi-consciousness and reality, the blonde let out a long, contented sigh and stretched languidly, allowing every muscle in her body to find full purchase before retracting.

With another sigh, the blonde snuggled back down into the pillows, wanting to savor every second of their plush comfort before having to abandon them for a full day of classes, exams, and tutoring sessions. Rolling onto her side, she opened her eyes slightly to smile at the morning sun and take in the picturesque view offered by the window of her dorm. There was the square directly in front, the little village in the distance where she shopped, all tranquilly covered in blankets of white.

Closing her eyes, she snuggled further down into her bed. Just like home..,

Wait….what?

Galinda's eye's shot open and she nearly fell out of the bed in an attempt to get to her window. She rubbed her eyes to clear her vision. No, it was still there. She blinked: one, two, three times. No…she wasn't dreaming.

Or was she.

If she was, she certainly didn't want to wake up. Overnight, Shiz had been transformed into a winter wonderland. A think blanket of snow covered the ground, the rooftops, the buildings; everything she could have thought of drenched in a coating of white fluff.

Still unable to believe her eyes, she knew she must be dreaming. "Impossible."

"Well, not quite…"

Galinda spun, a yelp of surprise caught somewhere in her throat. Upon seeing her room-mate and boyfriend standing there, she relaxed, "Elphie! Fiyero! Look! Isn't it beautiful?" Leaning against the window pane, she sighed. "Just like home."

She was so busy staring at the snow, she missed the satisfied glace shared by her two favorite people. "Happy Lurlinemas, Galinda," Elphaba said. "It looks like you got your wish."

"But..I don't understand. How?" Galinda began, stopping when she saw both of them looking quite smug. "You? Elphie, you did this?"

The green girl held up her hands. "Not just me. Fiyero helped too?"

"You too, dearest? Oh, well this is quite simply the best Lurinemas gift ever!" Squealing, she crushed them both in a hug. "You are the best friends a girl could ever ask for. Ever! But I still don't understand," She regarded them with questioning eyes. "However did you manage to do it?"

Moving to cover the window- and Morrible's tirade about the sudden appearance of snow where it hadn't been in over a decade- Fiyero gave a nervous laugh. "That's not important now, Galinda" Smiling, he pressed a kiss to her cheek. "What's important is that you're happy."

Nodding, the blonde brushed away her brimming tears and hugged them both again. "More than you know." Taking her hat from Elphaba, she grabbed both their hands and very nearly dragged them down to the courtyard. "Now, it's time for some real fun."

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