The Tree with the Golden Apples is romantic folktale from Holland. In this story, a man gives three brothers, Jan,Dirk,and Cornelius, a task to bring him a golden apple from an island in the center of a lake. The brother who obtains an apple can marry the man's daughter, Jan's true love. At first, Jan's brothers almost reach the island by boat, but then a magic wind keeps them from the island. Next, the lake suddenly freezes, so Jan can ice-skate quickly to the tree and get a golden apple. Finally, with the help of the weather, Jan is able to complete his task and marry his true love.