Out on the edge of the grounds is an old pond, nearly hidden by the trees and undergrowth. It lies there nearly forgotten now, but once it was the scene of many cheerful days in the winter. And today, it shall be again! Well-frozen by the December cold (and magically re-inforced by the Groundskeeper), this pond is ready for a skating party!
Bring your coats, mittens, caps, and scarves, and come on down! And don't forget your skates! (If you don't have any, don't worry, Tapio has a crate full of spares, all in good condition.) Get a friend to help you learn if you don't know how to skate. Get a teacher, even! Colored banners lead the way across the meadow and down the path to the spot, waving now and then from a handy tree or bush.
There's a long table full of mugs of spiced cider and hot chocolate, kept nicely hot with a warming spell, and a number of pastries and cookies, in case you get hungry after your efforts. Enjoy!
The Skating Pond 
x12
x12
