"Mother Holle" is a German fairy tale that has been adapted into various forms, including plays. In the original story, a young girl named Gold Mary or Gold Marie falls into a well and finds herself in the magical realm of Mother Holle. She helps Mother Holle with various tasks and is rewarded for her hard work. However, when she returns home, her lazy stepsister tries to replicate her actions to gain the same rewards but is punished for her laziness.