The sound of the moving carriages and the loud chattering of the villagers woke Perdita and her brother who slept late the night before.
They heard jingling sounds and drumbeats coupled with the chants of several voices that sounded like a song that echoed across the village. The siblings immediately stood up and rushed outside to see what was happening.
Outside, the snow was rapidly falling in gentle drops and everywhere was already bustling with activities. The jingling sound, drumbeats, and chants they heard were coming from four carriages carrying so many decorative materials and costumes. The chants that sounded like a song came from the people surrounding the carriages. They were dressed in different colorful attires as they danced to their song.
Their song sounded strange in the ear but it was enjoyable. Some villagers joined in the dance even though they did not understand the language being spoken.
