Bhí an lá álainn ach fuar i nGaillimh.

It was a beautiful but cold day in Gaillimh.

Bhí Eamon agus Fiona ina suí i gcoirnéal cluthar den siopa tae.

Eamon and Fiona were sitting in a cozy corner of the tea shop.

Bhí an siopa lán le boladh tae spíosrach agus bácáil úra.

The shop was filled with the smell of spicy tea and fresh baking.

Lasmuigh, bhí sneachta ag titim ón spéir.

Outside, snow was falling from the sky.

Sa taobh istigh, bhí an teas ag cur compoird orthu.

Inside, the warmth was comforting them.

Bhí Eamon ag iarraidh díriú ar staidéar don scrúdú deireanach.

Eamon was trying to focus on studying for his final exam.

Bhí lámh aige ina leabhar ach bhí a intinn imníoch.

He had a hand in his book, but his mind was anxious.

Bhí air scoláireacht a bhuachan.

He needed to win a scholarship.

Bhí sé ag streachailt leis an strus.

He was struggling with the stress.

Chuir Fiona spéis ann, áfach.

However, Fiona took an interest in him.

Bhí sí réidh chun é a mhúineadh conas scíth a ligean.

She was ready to teach him how to relax.

"Déan sos, Eamon," a dúirt Fiona go bog.

"Take a break, Eamon," said Fiona softly.

"Níl aon mhaith le bheith buartha.

"Worrying does no good.

Bain triail as mo chleachtais scíth a ligean.

Try my relaxation practices."

"Bhí Eamon drogallach.

Eamon was reluctant.

Bhí sé buartha faoi am a chaitheamh gan staidéar.

He worried about spending time not studying.

Ach, chinn sé triail a bhaint as.

But, he decided to give it a try.

"Ceart go leor, ach cad is gá dom a dhéanamh?

"Okay, but what do I need to do?"

"D'éirigh Fiona suas agus chuaigh sí go dtí grupán in aice leo.

Fiona got up and went to a group nearby.

Bhí a gcomhscoláirí ag ullmhú don Nollaig.

Their fellow students were preparing for Christmas.

"Tagaigí linn," arsa Fiona.

"Come with us," said Fiona.

"Tá amhráin na Nollag le chéile againn.

"We have Christmas carols together."

"Bhí Eamon amhrasach ar dtús ach lean sé í amach.

Eamon was doubtful at first but followed her out.

Thosaigh siad ag canadh amhráin Nollag le chéile taobh amuigh den siopa tae.

They started singing Christmas carols together outside the tea shop.

Bhí gáire ar a aghaidh.

He had a smile on his face.

D'athraigh sé ó bheith imníoch go sona sásta.

He changed from anxious to happy.

Bhí sé mar gheall ar Fiona agus a cairde.

It was because of Fiona and her friends.

Tar éis an chóraigeacht, bhí Eamon lán d'fhuinneamh.

After the caroling, Eamon was full of energy.

Thuig sé go raibh sosanna tábhachtach.

He realized that breaks were important.

Chríochnaigh siad an oíche le brat flirtithe sna páipéir staidéir, ag baint lánchuita do na modhanna staidéar nua a d'fhoghlaim sé ó Fiona.

They ended the night with paper strewn over their study materials, taking full advantage of the new study methods he learned from Fiona.

Nuair a tháinig an lá dár gcionn, bhí Eamon réidh.

When the next day came, Eamon was ready.

Bhí a intinn úr, éifeachtúil.

His mind was fresh, efficient.

Fuair sé amach nach raibh a chinniúint ag brath ar chruachás, ach ar chothromaíocht.

He found that his fate did not rely on hardship, but on balance.

Bhí sé buíoch as Fiona agus a gcairde.

He was grateful to Fiona and their friends.

Bhí sí ábalta cabhrú leis i slí nach raibh ceaptha aige riamh.

She was able to help him in a way he never thought possible.

Tá an Nollaig an-álainn, smaoinigh Eamon, agus ní mar gheall ar bhronntanais amháin é.

Christmas is very beautiful, thought Eamon, and not just because of presents.

Is am leis na cairde, scíth agus sonas.

It's a time for friends, relaxation, and happiness.