Feast of the Winter Star

Abigail Nothing like a piping hot feast on a cold winter's day, huh? Alex Oh, hello. Caroline Ooohh... I've had too much nog. Clint *sigh*... All these happy families. But for me, just another lonely year. Demetrius I'll probably get another tool set this year... *sigh* Elliott Why, hello Farmer. It's chilly, isn't it? Emily 'Farmer! What are you hoping to find under the spirit tree?_A new watering can._All work and no play? That's not very fun. jug of spiced mead._Ooo... that sounds nice. Make sure to give me a taste. pair of stylish boots._I see. That would be a great gift!' Evelyn Oh, my! Aren't you cold, dear? It's freezing! George A feast for some stupid star? Humbug! Gus It's a fine art, making candy canes. You've really got to search far and wide for the best ingredients. They aren't easy to come by these days! I usually use Fern Island Ringfruit for my premier canes, you know. You can't beat that bright red coloring... And it's all natural! Oh, you want to know the secret to my deluxe double-canes? Okay, but you've got to promise absolute secrecy. *whisper* It's a drop of vanilla in the white candy to complement the cherry flavor. Of course, peppermint candy canes are the standard, and I always make a healthy batch of those as well. Hey, you look like you're falling asleep. Are you okay? Haley I hope there's a new camera for me under the spirit tree! Harvey I'm thankful there were no medical emergencies this year! Jas Ohh! Presents! Jodi It's not a good time of year for a diet... Kent Good afternoon, Farmer. Happy Feasting. Leah Gus was just telling me about his artisan candy canes. *yawn* I think he had too much cinnamon nog. Leo Linus feels uncomfortable about joining in, so I'm going to keep him company. We'll have our own little feast... mashed winter root and spice berry fish! Lewis Today is a time to be thankful for this year's good fortune. Forget your worries for a day and relax! Linus I'd join in... but I don't think I'm welcome. Marlon Hey, good afternoon. Marnie Welcome to the Feast of the Winter Star! Maru Hi, Farmer. Pam Hmmph... I'm still upset I didn't win the ice fishing competition. Penny What a beautiful tree. Pierre My sales figures have been phenomenal lately... thanks to the Feast of the Winter Star! Boy, holidays are good for business. I wonder if I could invent some new ones... Robin Hiya, Farmer. You're welcome to join our family table if you need company. Sam I'm thankful for my guitar and my skateboard. Oh, and my family I guess. Sandy I heard it's raining back home. Is that why you came here? I kind of miss the rain, actually... Sebastian Spending time with family is tiring sometimes. Shane I've met some people who believe in spirits, and magic... but me? I've never seen anything that couldn't be explained by science. Vincent Can we open presents now?! Willy 'Do you want to hear the Legend of the Winter Star?_Yes_In the night sky of winter, there is a bright star only visible from this valley. No one knows why this is... but in times of old people would come from far and wide to see it.*They believed that anyone who laid eyes on the Winter Star would be blessed with good fortune. Some even claim that the mysterious fruit known as =Stardrop is connected to the Winter Star in some way._No thanks_Suit yourself.' Wizard Ah, the mysterious Winter Star. One of the reasons I chose this valley as the location for my... research.