Snowy, Snowy Nights

I love this story

This story made me cry, smile, and gave me a rod that would cut diamonds. The story could be fleshed out more with these two great characters, but I can also appreciate the no nonsense approach. Thanks for sharing.

Lovely story.

Liked the Christmas tree

And you got it right about the tree tradition and the Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht song being from Germany, so extra points for that. Even with the rather terse writing style we still get a good feeling for the two characters - but you almost always manage that feat.
Great contest story as well, hope it ends up with a high score.

Casey 1988

I loved the story. You did get the song and tree right that the origins come from Germany and making him German for the time period was the right thing.