‘Twas the Night before Hearth’s Warming, and all through the castle…
On Hearth’s Warming eve, Princess Celestia has always spent the night alone in her private study, allowing the castle staff and most of the guards time to spend with their loved ones on this night of friendship and family. But tonight she has a present of her own to give to her faithful student, a gift that has been needing to be given for years.
The beautiful cover art was done by Earthsong9405 on Deviantart
Editing assistance by Peter, Shaleclaw, Sarcasmo, Tek, and Themaskedferret
Featured on Equestria Daily in 2014
Chapters (1)
Author's Notes:
Due to a tragic closet fire, Twilight’s sweater was lost the next day. Rarity called it Justified Sweatericide, but she apologized and made her a new one.
The fate of the Library Spider was a good one. She was adopted by Snails and given a good home. Unfortunately, the home in question was Trixie’s.
On Hearth’s Warming Eve, the Sandpony gives Santa Hooves an enchanted bag of sand that he uses to make sure every good little colt and filly are sleeping when he visits. The four naughty little colts were an exception to the rule. But they were very good the next year.
When/If we can get the cover picture colored, I'll swap it in. Until then, it's still beautiful.
If you enjoyed this story, go read Yes Apple Bloom, There Is a Santa Hooves by Lucky Dreams which was featured on EqD last year, now with a *fantastic* reading on Youtube. The original concept dates back to an 1897 New York Sun (how appropriate) editorial which inspired the movie of the same name, and the hearts of children across the world for over a century now.
Personally, I like the reading of this story by Neighrator Pony
Awww
Very, very well done.
Dangit, now I need to delete my Christmas story and start over.
Good job, Georg, beautifully done.
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3663267 did you just write something abut sandy and north in that authors note but in pony form
Makes me laugh every time! Luna clearly has no fear of letting her true colors show! She's just a big kid at heart!
A wonderful Christmas/Hearth's Warming Eve story. Till next time, I wish you a Happy Holiday!
Edit: Also congrats on this story being Featured (12/22/13)
Grackle!
Gonna read the story now, just couldn't leave that line stranded.
danit ya beat me to it, I was gonna do one of these with similar title.
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What's stopping you?
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split between two diff ideas on it
Okay, that was full of much d'aww. Thank you for a heartwarming little Hearth's Warming gift.
I dont think that anything will ever convince me this isn't cannon. It just works so darned well.
Bravo.
Santa the reindeer god. He sees all and knows all. He is immortal. Bow before him.
Read ALL the Georg
Marry x-mas in two/three days everyone
. Very good story
The feels they're to strong. Great story, time progression was a bit hard to follow but it was damn good.
That was so sweet! I thought it was a nice touch that you made Santa a reindeer. That was great.
I also thought it was great how you characterized Luna and Twilight to be similar. I found that to be a fascinating thing to think about.
Overall, I quite liked it! It was just so adorable.
Fantastic story. And thank you for putting it in chronological order. That part with twi's party attempt was perfect.
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There are no words... incredible is an understatement.
Added to headcanon
Want a comment? Well, this is my comment!
The Adult Conspiracy meant to keep interesting things away from children. Bwhahahaha
the first thing i notice in that picture had me thinking "Why is celestias right eyebrow raised like that?"
3663568 Why start over? I'm about to read this story, but I saw your comment and was like what? So... Reasons?
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I was also planning a santa hooves story. Not to worry! I've repurposed some of it and have a new premise in the works.
cute
I'm imagining a mint colored sonic rainboom over the castle
This was my first read on this site and right now the best ever I love it.
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I think Luna's true colours are slightly more adult than that.
think about it... kissing... she threw the list in the fire... sit in your lap... Celestia yells at Luna not to say things of that sort around Twilight...
What I'm trying to say is, Luna is a dirty, dirty pony, and she just wants to be- *shot*
3668629 Well then since this was your first story read here, I will say "Welcome to FiMFiction!" Be sure to read Georg's other tales (they are all worth it) and hope you enjoy your reading of pastel pony stories.
Reindeer Santa headcanon accepted.
And wow that sweater. Good thing for Rarity.
Pretty good! It can get a little confusing at times, and there were a couple errors with your grammar, but overall this was very enjoyable! Good job!
3668629 You're welcome. You may also enjoy Yes Apple Bloom, There Is a Santa Hooves which is an absolutely adorable Cutie Mark Crusader story done last year by Lucky Dreams.
3669065 In Rarity's defense, the sweater self-combusted. Honest. The gas and the matches were entirely unneeded.
3667055 I'm looking forward to it. The more, the merrier.
3666863 I think it was something on the scanner. No biggie.
3666199 It has been scientifically proven that ponies reduce the normal 3-day cold to only 72 hours.
3665095 Kevin and Kell has had Santa Hooves a long time, and the Big Mac and Luna comics have been a joy to draw inspiration from.
3664466 You're welcome, and thank you for your kind words.
3664579 You better be good, because Santa Claus is Watching You. (Ray Stevens)
3669366 Well, with a triple-flashback, and more than one flashback inside another flashback, I was tempted to set out road signs so people could keep track of where they were. :) As always, if you see any grammar errors, drop me an email and I'll zap 'em.
Escort Flight is about 95% done, and The Great And Powerful Trixie Who Stole Hearth's Warming is in draft mode. Type Georg, Type!
I really loved the story
A merry christmas and happy new year to you Georg!
I love this story.
This reminds me of another story... Yes, Applebloom, There *is* a Santa Hooves.
Geez, just a different pony.
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Why was this in TwiLuna? this is obviously Luna X Santa.
All in all loved it <3
Was I the only one that read:
Twas the the night before Hearth’s Warming, and all through the castle,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mastle?
Great story! Loved it
I still haven't read the story, however, the cover and the description immediately made me think of the Targos theme from Icewind Dale II. Do you guys think it fits?
Edit: Tears of joy. That's what I shed. It was beautiful. Even more so with the music.
Reindeer Santa is best Santa.
(Also I got to be #300 for the thumbs up! Yay~)
Damn, Georg! That was absolutely stunning. Several moments I teared up, not from sadness, but from how absolutely heartwarming it was to read. Momlestia right in the beginning there was one of the best little moments I've seen of her yet. Faved, thumbed, followed (If I'm not already, I'll be checking shortly)
Such a feel good story! Friggin love Christmas!
This is instantly one of my favorites!!!
Such a sweet story. Glad I got a chance to read it... even if Sunset Shimmer was mentioned (She Who Must Not Be Named).
Part of me wants to hate this story I feel like you took every cliche Christmas story plot to tug at people's hearts and give barges full of feels and mixed them into this...
On the other hand ponies and Christmas and feels.... so I'll let it slide.
Don't get made at me for still watching little kid movies like Disney & Dreamworks, etc, but there's a movie called Yes, Virginia, and I got reminded of it, because in the end, this guy tells Virgina 'Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Clause'. And I got reminded of that. :3
3986010 Thanks for reminding me that I didn't put the Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus link in my author notes. It's truly a heart-melting editorial that everybody should read.