"...but the merriment and laughter of their household down to the tiniest kitchen maid, the happy clamor of pipes, bells, drums, and voices raised in song, the halls blazing with lights and festive decorations of evergreens, winter blooms, and gilt-edged ribbons ..."

Oh what a lovely tale for this time of year! It was almost like a Charles Dickens story, celebating Mettarë over and over with the same person but in different years and from different perspectives.

It was an unusual way for the two (three) of them to meet, but compassion overcame everything in the end - and a very happy ending.

Thank you for sharing; it was absolutely delightful!

Happy New Year.