He Quit Before Christmas by Holly Geely – Day 24 Advent 2017, 4th Sunday of Advent

“Your contract requires two weeks’ notice. You can’t leave tonight,” Santa said. “I can, and I will,” Donner said. “It’s Christmas Eve. We need you here.” “My flight is booked.” “We don’t have an airport.” “Yeah, I booked myself. I’m done with this job. I’m done with you.” “How can you say that?” “As if you don’t know! I’ve stayed through some rotten curveballs. You promoted Rudolph over me, even though I have the most seniority. Fine, I can handle that. You cut out Christmas bonuses so you could afford to install that hot tub. The others complained, but I never said a word. I literally worked my tail off for you – my butt’s never going to look the same – and you’ve never once thanked me.”

Serena’s Bubble Snowman by Marjorie Mallon | Day 24 | Advent Calendar 2016

Day 24 | Advent Calendar Happy Christmas Eve! This is my post for Solveig Werner's lovely advent calendar. I'll introduce you to an old friend of mine the bubble monster: Serena's Bubble Monster  and write a new story about bubbles, especially for Christmas! Serena's Bubble Snowman by Marjorie Mallon Serena tiptoed in from work, as quietly … Continue reading Serena’s Bubble Snowman by Marjorie Mallon | Day 24 | Advent Calendar 2016

Christmas Lights by Lucy Brazier | The Sundays of Advent | Day 18 | Advent Calendar 2016

4th Sunday of Advent | Day 18 | Advent Calendar Today is a special day for this Advent Calendar, instead of having two guests the calendar will be home to many contributions, by contributors who have been part of this year's calendar or will be part of it in the coming week. Christmas Lights by … Continue reading Christmas Lights by Lucy Brazier | The Sundays of Advent | Day 18 | Advent Calendar 2016

Advent Calendar Day 11: The Christmas Storm by Trent McDonald

The Christmas Storm by Trent McDonald The wind whistled through the window radiating a bone chilling cold into the room. Caelan Campbell didn’t care and pushed the curtains aside to try to get a look down to the cove. He could make out very little through the frosted window beyond the slashes of snow, but … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 11: The Christmas Storm by Trent McDonald