This story happened in Gaben on New Year's Eve. The city is preparing to celebrate the holiday, people are waiting for a New Year's miracle. And one of them is Mr. Clockwork, a poor gear salesman. Life on the eve of the holiday throws him full of hardships and misadventures - it seems hopeless, there is no talk of any good mood, but the cheerful Mr. Clockwork is trying with his own hands to make a holiday for himself and his friend the thief Bikni. Will he succeed? Or will this cold, snowy city get in his way? Author's Notes: What is holiday cheer and where does it come from? How much is an ounce of conscience? And how many gears does it take to exchange a Christmas tree? This is a festive story, reeking of the smells of a baked goose, Christmas tree needles and machine oil. Enjoy reading and welcome to Gaben!