In this solemn yet whimsical birthday card scene, we find ourselves in an evergreen forest gently blanketed by a delicate layer of light snow, each flake shimmering as it drifts from a twilight sky. Towering pines, their branches dusted with snow, stand like sentinels on either side of a narrow, winding path. Along this path, a small, anthropomorphic rabbit wearing a cozy red scarf and oversized boots—reminiscent of Charles Schulz's delightful characters—carries a modest gift wrapped in brown paper and tied with a red ribbon. The rabbit, with eyes wide open and a soft, hopeful smile, is leading a merry procession of woodland creatures: a tiny hedgehog with a festive hat, a curious squirrel holding a lantern, and a wise old owl perched above on a low branch, wearing tiny spectacles.

To the left of the path, there is an ancient, gnarled oak tree with a natural hollow. Inside the hollow, a surprise awaits— a small, heartwarming scene inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s attention to detail. A little family of mice is gathered around a birthday cake, its frosting shimmering like fresh snow. On the cake, candles flicker softly in the cool breeze, and carefully crafted out of icing are the words "Happy Birthday Colette." Above the scene, the sky transitions from dusk to early evening, and as if painted by Hergé’s hand, a banner crafted from intertwining branches and twinkling fairy lights arches across the scene with the name "Colette" delicately written in what seems like the natural flow of the wood and light.

The ground, a patchwork of snow and the soft brown of the earth, displays subtle footprints of the woodland travelers, capturing the moment like an elegant Walt Disney frame. In the distant background, faint silhouettes of more trees, slightly misted by the soft falling snow, complete the serene tableau. This detailed scene, with its charming, whimsical touches, offers a heartfelt narrative of a birthday journey and the warmth of friendship in the heart of a wintry forest.

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