As Hearth’s Warming Eve draws near, the Cakes find business slower than usual. They decide to expand delivery service to Tartarus. After all, villains need sweets too! Tirek orders a dozen cupcakes. Mrs. Cake sets off to deliver them to him.
Rarity finds herself entrusted with the prestigious duty of crafting regal attire for the imminent Snilldar Fest in Yakyakistan, and she invites her little sister, Sweetie Belle, to accompany her on this chilly journey.
When complications throws his Hearth's Warming plans into disarray, Lil Cheese has to throw a party in hours! Which shouldn't be a problem for the son of the two best party ponies in Equestria right? In fact, that might be the biggest problem of all.
When all of her friends' families have arrived in town for the holidays, Sugar Belle finds herself lonely without much in the way of kin. Thus, Party Favor, Double Diamond, and Night Glider invite her to join in each of their family functions.
A story of loss and reunion for Hearth’s Warming. One stormy night, Rainbow is on weather watch and tackles a twister too strong for her, crashing miles from anywhere and unable to fly. She is presumed dead, but a grumpy old hermit helps her out.
Lyra reflects on the roots of pony holiday celebrations, finding a profound connection as she uncovers numerous traditions that intriguingly mirror those of the human world.