First Hearth Warming {Open}

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Zecora stepped out into the snow, smiling at the crunch underhoof. She was not used to snow in her homelands. It was cold and beautiful. And then, there was this Hearth Warming Eve Ball. She had never heard of it before, mostly returning hone around this time. But, since she had a permanent residence in Ponyville, she had the chance to experience it. But how does one experience a holiday one knows nothing about?

If I have learned anything, it would be to seek out what's true. Just as my little ponies came to me, I must come to who? Who is the one, the one who knows the most, the most about this holiday, this holiday of warm host? I'm sure the one is around, that might tell me, of what takes place right now, of what a Hearth Warming might be.

She musn't fret with her rhyming thoughts. Zecora clopped through the snow, looking around at the decorations. It was beautiful. Breathtaking.

[bigmac]

Big McIntosh was usually busy preparing for Hearth's Warming Eve, but at least for now he had a bit of time to do what he wanted. He began to walk around and look at the decorations and admired all the work that was done. After a minute or two of walking around Big Mac saw a familiar face. With a bit of curiosity he went over to Zecora to greet her.

"Hey there Zecora. I haven't scene you around here in a while. Are you helping out with the ball this year?"

Big Mac wasn't one for the actual ball itself. Not that he didn't like it, but he never knew what he was supposed to do when he wasn't working on occasions like this one. He usually sat back and watched every other pony and relax which was enough for him. Still it was interesting to see Zecora, he had almost forgotten that she had not been around for the Hearth's Warming Eve ball before.

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Zecora turned, surprised to see somepony nearby as soon as she needed it. "Ah hello, brother of Applejack. No, I am merely looking, nothing more than that. But, please tell me, as I have my doubts, what exactly, is Hearth Warming about?" She kept an ear out to listen, but Zecora closed her eyes, and took a moment in the meantime.

The snow lightly fell around them. She liked snow. She liked it a lot. She hadn't seen much of snow, despite all of her travels. Zecora held out a hoof, letting some of the falling ice drift onto them. They melted as soon as they hit, causing a smile to reach her face. Beauty came in all sizes.

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Big Mac paused for a moment, he had never been asked to explain Hearth's Warming Eve before. "Hearth's Warming Eve's is a celebration of how Equestria was founded. Every year there is a play that explains the story. After that there is a ball that for those who like that sort of thing. I think you should go to the play, I was never good at telling stories."

After saying that Big Mac realized that Zecora might not know her way around. By his memory he had only had a few interactions with her. Even when he had scene her around they were both to busy to talk to each other. "Would you like me to show you around Zecora? I don't have any work today. It shouldn't be too long before everything gets started."

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Zecora smiled, nodding. The big stallion was very kind. She'd remember that. "I must say thank you, this isn't what most would do. I will remember this, on this holiday of bliss. So, tell me, where is this play, and does it even start today?"

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"Well, the play doesn't start until it is night. Then the ball is sometime after that. It's hard to miss with so many in the same place. You have plenty of time before either one starts. Most should still be busy making preparations, but I'm sure everyone will be happy to see you."

Big Mac took a second to think of what else to say. Since he was always so right to the point with what he said, his conversations were usually short at best.

"I'm sure there is a book about it in the library if you wanted the full history."