In this chapter, we learn that the core of the child's heart is connected to his or her heartbeat, and that this connection has led the child to believe that he or she has lost his soul. When the child asks what has happened, the witch tells him that they have to prepare some magic tools before they can perform the magic. The child wonders why they need to dress up as Santa Claus, and the witch explains that the trick will be to hang socks over the bed on Christmas Eve, and then Santa Claus will come and give gifts to the children.
In this chapter, we learn that the core of the child's heart is connected to his or her heartbeat, and that this connection has led the child to believe that he or she has lost his soul. When the child asks what has happened, the witch tells him that they have to prepare some magic tools before they can perform the magic. The child wonders why they need to dress up as Santa Claus, and the witch explains that the trick will be to hang socks over the bed on Christmas Eve, and then Santa Claus will come and give gifts to the children.