[Bernie](2CJWHDYK) and his daughter [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP), two little mice, lived in a cheese house. Though the walls were cheddar and the chairs were Swiss, they didn't like cheese at all!

One snowy Christmas Eve, as they decorated their cheese house with popcorn garlands, [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP)'s whiskers twitched. 'Why do we have to live in a cheese house, Papa?' she asked.

'Cheese is tradition,' [Bernie](2CJWHDYK) replied with a chuckle. But [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP) dreamed of a different world, with candy canes and marshmallow mansions.

As the clock struck midnight, a jingling sound filled the house. Down the cheesy chimney slid [Santa Mouse](7YSJGXHV), carrying a sack of gifts.

The next morning, [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP) discovered two golden slices of cheese wrapped in red ribbons on the table. 'Cheese?' she exclaimed. 'Oh no!'

'Give it a try,' said [Bernie](2CJWHDYK). 'You might be surprised!' Hesitant, [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP) took a tiny nibble, her whiskers twitching nervously.

'Papa! It's... delicious!' [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP)'s eyes sparkled as she nibbled more. For the first time, she discovered a love for cheese.

Together, [Bernie](2CJWHDYK) and [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP) shared their cheesy gift, laughing and creating a new Christmas tradition of sharing a slice of cheese.

The next Christmas Eve, [Santa Mouse](7YSJGXHV) found a plate of cheese waiting for him. 'Well done,' he said with a merry laugh.

And from then on, every Christmas morning, [Bernie](2CJWHDYK) and [Bernadette](QHWGJGRP) enjoyed a perfect slice of cheese, knowing the sweetest gift was trying something new.