Every year before Winter Break, Vice-Principal Luna goes to the local mall with a certain storybook in hand. Her goal is the same each year: to tell to the little children of Canterlot City one of her favorite holiday legends from CHS. It is a tale that serves as a warm reminder of the importance of the holiday spirit.

This is a prequel to Spring Surprises, hence the Alt-Universe tag. But, it works well as a standalone tale.

Current Spot in the Friendship is Worth It Timeline:

When Life Gives You Snow...
Holidays Unwrapped
The Hearth-Warmers of Canterlot High
Spring Surprises

Series Details and Full Timeline