The Light in the Snow

A small cottage sat silently in the middle of a vast, snow-covered land. The night sky was dark and endless, with nothing but a faint trail of snowflakes swirling in the cold breeze. In the heart of the silence, the little house glowed warmly—a beam of hope cutting through the frigid night.

Inside the cottage lived Ella, an old woman whose life had been shaped by challenges, love, and loss. For years, she welcomed strangers into her home during the coldest nights. She believed that a light in the dark wasn't just for herself but for anyone seeking shelter, warmth, and kindness.

One evening, as a snowstorm howled across the hills, Ella heard faint footsteps outside. She opened the door to find a family—parents and a young girl—shivering, lost, and desperate for refuge. Without hesitation, she brought them in, sat them by the fire, and served steaming bowls of soup. The cottage, though humble, turned into a sanctuary of comfort.

As the flames flickered, the little girl asked, “Why do you keep your house lit, even when no one’s around?”

Ella smiled and replied, “Because someone, somewhere, might be looking for hope. If we let our lights go out, the world becomes darker for everyone.”

The family stayed through the night, and when the storm passed, they left with grateful hearts. Years later, the young girl—now grown—continued Ella's tradition of kindness, building her own beacon of light for those in need.Might be looking for hope. If we let our lights go out, the world becomes darker for everyone. Let us enter the new year by helping others and filling their homes with light, so that no one remains in darkness—just like this house, which glows even amidst the snow. In this way, may everyone’s home always shine brightly with light."