Bhí sneachta úr le feiceáil ar na sráideanna sa chomharsanacht.

Fresh snow could be seen on the streets of the neighborhood.

Bhí na soilse Nollag ag glioscarnach ar na tithe, ag cur atmaisféar gealgháireach ar fáil.

The Christmas lights were twinkling on the houses, providing a cheerful atmosphere.

Bhí Aoife amuigh ag siopadóireacht, a croí trom dianta ag smaoineamh ar na bronntanais Nollag dá páistí.

Aoife was out shopping, her heart heavy with thoughts of Christmas presents for her children.

Bhí sí ag iarraidh Nollaig speisialta a dhéanamh dóibh, ach bhí sí faoi bhrú mar gheall ar an mbuiséad teoranta.

She wanted to make it a special Christmas for them, but she was under pressure because of the limited budget.

Bhí Niall, an comharsa cairdiúil, ag siúl ina treo.

Niall, the friendly neighbor, was walking towards her.

"Dia duit, Aoife," ar sé go fonnmhar.

"Hello, Aoife," he said eagerly.

Ní raibh fhios aige faoi dheacrachtaí airgeadais Aoife.

He was unaware of Aoife's financial difficulties.

Is minic a chabhraigh sé le rudaí beaga timpeall a tí, gan an dara smaoineamh.

He often helped with small tasks around her house without a second thought.

Bhí sé oscailte agus fial.

He was open and generous.

"Dia duit, Niall," arsa Aoife go haireach.

"Hello, Niall," said Aoife cautiously.

Bhí sí buartha faoi uasalú a buarthaí féin leis.

She was worried about burdening him with her own troubles.

Nuair a bhí Aoife ag críochnú a siopadóireachta, bhuail sí leis an tseanbhean Brídín, a bhí ina cónaí sa chomharsanacht le fada.

As Aoife was finishing her shopping, she met the elderly woman Brídín, who had lived in the neighborhood for a long time.

Bhí cáil ar Bhrídín as a bronntanais lámhdhéanta a thabhairt don chomharsanacht.

Brídín was known for giving handmade gifts to the community.

"Aoife, a stór," a dúirt Brídín, "tá a fhios agam go bhfuil na huaireanta seo dian.

"Aoife, my dear," said Brídín, "I know these times are hard.

Ar mhaith leat cabhair le bronntanais a dhéanamh?

Would you like help making gifts?

Is féidir liom roinnt scileanna nua a mhúineadh duit.

I can teach you some new skills."

"Bhí drogall ar Aoife ar dtús, ach d'aontaigh sí sa deireadh.

Aoife was hesitant at first, but she eventually agreed.

Thug Brídín Aoife abhaile léi agus thosaigh ag taispeáint di conas scaifeanna a dhéanamh.

Brídín took Aoife home with her and began showing her how to make scarves.

"Ní ar an bpraghas atá tábhacht, ach ar an mbraith a théann isteach," arsa Brídín, le splanc ina súile.

"It's not the price that matters, but the feeling that goes into it," said Brídín, with a sparkle in her eyes.

Nuair a bhí na scaifeanna beagnach críochnaithe, mhothaigh Aoife gliondar nua.

When the scarves were almost finished, Aoife felt a new joy.

Thuig sí an teas ina croí a bhí ann, á imlíneú sna scaifeanna a rinne sí.

She realized the warmth in her heart was woven into the scarves she made.

Tháinig Niall isteach, ag smaoineamh go bhféadfadh sé cabhrú freisin.

Niall came in, thinking he could help too.

"Is féidir liom an garraíodóireacht a dhéanamh duit, Brídín, mar mhalairt ar scaifeanna do mo theaghlach," ar sé go háthasach.

"I can do the gardening for you, Brídín, in exchange for scarves for my family," he said happily.

Bhí Brídín sásta leis an mbartering seo, agus chiallaigh sé níos mó ná aon bronntanas a rinneáin.

Brídín was pleased with this bartering, and it meant more than any store-bought gift.

Ar lá Nollag, bhí an comharsanacht bailithe le chéile.

On Christmas Day, the neighborhood gathered together.

Tháinig na bronntanais lámhdhéanta leis an ghrá isteach ina lámha, agus bhí sonas le feiceáil timpeall gach éinne.

The handmade gifts, infused with love, were handed around, and happiness was visible all around.

Thuig Aoife, i gcuideachta Niall agus Brídín, níos soiléire ná riamh an tábhacht a bhaineann le tacaíocht an phobail.

In the company of Niall and Brídín, Aoife understood more clearly than ever the importance of community support.

Thuig sí go raibh an spiorad Nollag bunaithe i gcroílár an mhaitheasa agus an chéile.

She realized the Christmas spirit was rooted in the heart of kindness and togetherness.

Bhí sí buíoch as an gcabhair agus an grá a bhraith sí.

She was grateful for the help and love she felt.

Bhí sí sásta glacadh le cabhair as seo amach, agus thosaigh sí ag meas spiorad an ghrinn an tséasúir.

She was happy to accept help from now on, and she began to appreciate the spirit of generosity of the season.

Bhí sé i bhfad níos mó ná mar a bhí dóchas aici, agus shíl sí go raibh sí fíor-bhuíoch as an láimhe shínte.

It was much more than she had hoped for, and she thought she was truly thankful for the extended hand.

Bhí dóchas nua aici don bhliain atá romuigh.

She had renewed hope for the coming year.