Christmas in Bruges Paula decides to spend Christmas alone in the gorgeous city of Bruges. However, her old college boyfriend, and very first love, James is also spending time in the city. A surprise encounter leads to a walk through the snowy streets, and talk of the paths their lives have taken over the past nine years.… More More Short Christmas Reads
This short story by Sophie Kinsella has a touch of the supernatural about it. The six geese of the title are the ladies attending the exclusive antenatal class. All are high achieving, smart mothers-to-be. Although they are all attending because the class is being led by the legendary Petal Harmon, each woman has already decided exactly what she… More Six Geese a-Laying – Another short Christmas read
A Quick Christmas Read It’s been a while since The Great British Bake Off graced our screens, so if you are feeling in need of a little baking lift, check out this seasonal short story – The Christmas Bake Off. Sabotage at the Cake Contest. This book offers a quick read about the residents… More The Great Christmas Bake Off
The word Advent comes from the Latin word “adventus”, meaning “coming”. Advent is the four-week period beginning on the Sunday nearest the feast day of St. Andrew (November 30). Advent calendars, however, begin on December 1 and mark the 24 days before Christmas. They originated in Germany in the late 19th century and spread throughout Europe and… More Advent