And then it was the morning of Christmas Eve!
I put on a warm coat and my woollen scarf
And then I run down the meadow
Along the raspberry bushes, to Smultron Cottage
When I open the door
I stumble over the basket with firewood
Merry Christmas, Kiki shouts
Merry Christmas! I say
And indeed!
It looks like Christmas at Smultron Cottage
The kettle on the stove is simmering
And Kiki has put saffron buns on a little tray
The fireplace is crackling
The Christmas tree is decorated
And I can spot three pretty packages
The tiniest one has a golden ribbon!
What will you be doing all day? I ask
I will nibble on my cookie garland, Kiki says
And then I will wiggle with my toes
And then I will eat another saffron bun
And then I will make more paper stars
And then I will drink a cup of tea
And then I will light the candles
And then it is Christmas Eve