Author: Solveig
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Magical, Boozy, Nutty Christmas Cake by Marjorie Mallon | Advent 2018 Day 22
Thank you so much to Solveig or inviting me to participate in her Advent Calendar. Magical, Boozy, Nutty Christmas Cake Simmer and Stir!!! 175g butter, chopped 200g dark muscovado sugar 750g luxury mixed dried fruit Finely grated zest and juice of one orange Finely grated zest of one lemon 100ml…
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Christmas Away From Home by Katharina Barten | Advent 2018 – Day 21
Christmas Away From Home By Katharina Barten A year ago I was in Canada living with a host family and I was experiencing some Christmas traditions that we don’t have here or at least that I don’t practice. One of them was baking a gingerbread house. I had never done…
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The Greatest Gift by Solveig Werner | Advent 2018 Day 20
What is the most amazing Christmas gift that you ever received? Here is the story of mine. Today, twenty-five years ago, I went into my parents’ bedroom and did not find who I was looking for. My neighbour was sleeping in my parent’s bed. Something was up. The memory of…
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A Child at Heart by Angela Guidolin | Advent 2018 Day 19
A Child at Heart By Angela Guidolin Anna’s necklace is simple, just the thin gold chain her grandparents gave her on her christening, and the long hankered for heart-shaped moldavite pendant her cousin Laura donated her on her birthday, almost a year ago. Anna couldn’t believe her eyes when she…
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Operation Santa Claus by Corina Carrasco | Advent 2018 – Day 17
Operation Santa Claus By Corina Carrasco Christmas, for most of us, is a very emotional time of year. It brings back memories, both good and bad; it brings us face to face with the end of the year and failures, both real and perceived. This is true for me, just…
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Christmas Critters by Tara Paray | Advent 2018 – Day 16 – 3rd Sunday
These little critters greeted me on a Christmas tree at a senior living facility my choir sang at. It was the one member’s mom’s holiday party, and we were the entertainment. When I joined the choir, I thought it would be fun, but when I found out they perform for…
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Christmas 2018 (after Betjamen) by Geoff Le Pard | Advent 2018 – Day 16 – 3rd Sunday
Christmas 2018 (after Betjamen) The bells of waiting Advent ringAnd still I sit and stareThey say it’s calling to the KingBut do I really care?Maybe once there was a pointTo all this mumbo jumboNow it’s mammon we anoint,Like some plastic bearing DumboAt school we’d spend the hours and daysRehearsing the…
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Snow by Solveig Werner | Advent 2018 – Day 15
A white Christmas! How many have I had of them? Not many. Last Winter was bitter cold, it snowed, but in February (and that did lead to some complications). For the last few days it has been mighty cold, how would I love it to snow for Christmas. We are…
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All I want for Christmas … by Beaton | Advent 2018 Day 14
All I want for Christmas … By Beaton My Christmas Memories Past Present and future always begin the same way, to a soundtrack of Mariah Carey music…. Has anyone crowned her as the queen of Chistmas yet? All I want for Christmas is………… Its hard to get into the festive…
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Nagging Questions by Solveig Werner | Advent 2018 – Day 13
Nagging Questions by Solveig Werner This story might be hurtful for some, but it sadly is a reality for many, and a subject that is often too taboo, especially around Christmas. Felix wiped a tear from Susie’s face. “Honey, it will be alright! We won’t tell mom, I promise!” “She’ll…
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Celebrating the little things we love about Winter by Chloe Romengas | Advent 2018 Day 12
Celebrating the little things we love about Winter 🎄 My favourite: watching the snow fall through the window ⛄️ Artwork : @theyellowcatstudio, by Chloe Romengas. Sweet illustrations celebrating the little things and precious moments in life ✨
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He Knows When You are Sleeping by Trent P. McDonald | Advent 2018 Day 11
He Knows When You are Sleeping By Trent P. McDondald You awake up there? Of course! How could I sleep tonight? What time is it? 11:52. Eight minutes until midnight. So Santa will be here in eight minutes. What? You think Santa enters every house at exactly midnight? Ha! Why not? There are hundreds…
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Magic Castle by Solveig’s Daughter | Advent 2018 Day 10
Can you spot the fairy? I asked my daughter, who is 4 now soon to be 5 if she wanted to participate in the Advent Calendar with a drawing. She said yes and set out to draw a Christmas drawing. That was a few days ago and it still is…
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Gifts for a bookish friend by Stephanie Augustine | Advent Day 9, 2nd Sunday of Advent
Christmas is upon us and you have no idea what to buy for your bookish friend. You want to get them something else besides books though. What do you do? Never fear! Here is a list of places you can go to buy bookish items for your friends. Augustine’s Book…
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Snow and Smiles by Melanie Noell Bernard | Advent 2018 Day 9 – 2nd Sunday
Snow and Smiles By Melanie Noell Bernard Trigger warning: The ending of this winter horror story includes violence which might be disturbing for some readers. Snow. That was what they called it, the people down in the village. I wasn’t supposed to know that or know them, but I…
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