Christmas Fairy Magic (9 page)

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W
hen they'd stopped exclaiming and wondering and laughing, the Fairy Bell sisters headed to bed, with Squeak sleeping on a spare mattress on Sylva's floor and their new baby
brother
fairy taking Squeak's place in the crib in the great room.

“We'll love this little fairy no matter what,” said Rosy.

“Boy oh boy, is everyone going to be very surprised,” said Sylva.

“Boy oh boy is right!” said Goldie.

“We just need to give him love and care and a happy home,” said Clara.

“That's what all little ones need,” said Rosy. “That's the recipe for a happy—”

“Baby,” said Squeak.

And they went to bed that Christmas night, dreaming of Tinker Bell and Christmas magic and new fairy babies, and all the adventures that lay ahead of them.

Fairy Secrets

Squeak's Words

O-bee!: Not me!

Ahhma!: Oh my!

Doo!: Pretty!

Odeo!: Oh dear!

No lolo: Don't be sad.

Bo-bo!: Welcome!

How to Make Fairy Bell Holiday Punch

T
he secret of a perfect party? Perfect punch! Here's what the Fairy Bell sisters serve when they're expecting a big crowd. (Ask a grown-up to help.)

1   quart fairy apple cider made from Sheepskerry apples
*

1   cup cranberry juice from fairy cranberry bogs
*

2   cups chilled fairy ginger ale from the shops on the mainland
*

A little lemon juice (fairy or non-fairy—your choice)

Combine the cider, the cranberry juice, and the lemon juice in a large bowl. Chill on the back porch of your fairy house or in a refrigerator. When the mixture is nice and cold, add the ginger ale, stir, and serve to fairy friends.

Try adding some orange or apple slices to make your punch especially pretty.

Deck the Fairy Halls

Fast away the old year passes,

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

Hail the new, ye fairy lasses,

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.

Sing we joyous, all together,

Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la.

Heedless of the wind and weather,

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la.