Winter Wonderland Express
by Bill and Linda Tiepelman
Title
Winter Wonderland Express
Artist
Bill and Linda Tiepelman
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Photograph
Description
Once upon a time, in a village nestled among the frosted peaks, the Winter Wonderland Express was more than just a train. It was a magical experience that came with the first snowfall of December, twinkling under the Northern Lights.
The villagers would gather at the station, their breath fogging in the crisp air, eyes wide with wonder as the train chugged into view. The conductor, a jolly old man with a beard as white as the surrounding snow, would step out and announce, "All aboard for a journey through the heart of winter's magic!"
The train's whistle would echo through the valley as it began its voyage, winding alongside frozen rivers and whispering forests. Inside, children sipped hot cocoa, their cheeks rosy from the warmth, as they pressed their noses against the frosty windows, gasping at the auroras that painted the sky.
Each year, a new tale would unfold. This time, the story was of a little girl named Elsie, who wished to capture the Northern Lights in her grandmother's old mason jar. The villagers chuckled at the sweet innocence of the wish, but the conductor winked and handed her a jar, whispering, "Believe in the magic of the Express, and you shall have your lights."
As the train ascended towards the great frozen waterfalls, Elsie held her jar out of the window. The Northern Lights seemed to play with her, swirling and dancing until, with a gust of shimmering wind, they swirled into the jar, glowing softly.
When the train returned to the village, Elsie's jar was aglow with a gentle light. The villagers gathered around, their skepticism melting away as they saw the captured aurora. The conductor just smiled, his eyes twinkling like the stars above.
"The Winter Wonderland Express doesn't just travel through the mountains," he said, his voice barely above the wind's whisper, "It travels through the heart of our dreams."
And so, the legend of the Express grew, a yearly reminder of the wonders that lay in wait for those who believe.
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December 5th, 2023
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