The First Red Maple Leaf

Long ago, when Winter held the world in ice and darkness, a young boy's selfless deed guided his people to the shelter of southern trees. After Winter later shook the leaves from the branches, the boy set out to repay the trees, using all his determination to bring the leaves back. In the end, his perseverance gives rise to the first red maple leaf, a symbol of hope amid the endless cold. The legend blends myth and optimism, showing that even the harshest season cannot extinguish the promise of spring.