Tag: Melanie Noell Bernard

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 just… couldn’t help myself. They … Continue reading Snow and Smiles by Melanie Noell Bernard | Advent 2018 Day 9 – 2nd Sunday →

Christmas… as an Agnostic by Melanie Noell Bernard – Day 22 Advent 2017

Christmas… as an Agnostic by Melanie Noell Bernard Day 22 Advent 2017   Like many children, I was raised in my parents’ religion. For me, this meant going to a Presbyterian church once a week on Sunday (or trying. Sometimes life is a little busy.) But I was expected to get up earlier than I wanted, … Continue reading Christmas… as an Agnostic by Melanie Noell Bernard – Day 22 Advent 2017 →

The Dark Side of Christmas by Melanie Noell Bernard | Day 5 | Advent Calendar 2016

Day 5 | Advent Calendar The Dark Side of Christmas by Melanie Noell Bernard With the world outside the window a backdrop of darkness, the Christmas tree shone like a beacon of hope. A warm glow emanated from the twinkling lights. They illuminated the living room in a soft orange hue. The small living room … Continue reading The Dark Side of Christmas by Melanie Noell Bernard | Day 5 | Advent Calendar 2016 →

Advent Calendar Day 3: Oh, Christmas Tree by Melanie Noell Bernard

Oh, Christmas Tree by Melanie Noell Bernard Traditions are those activities which take place every year. They're the things we look forward to, and one of the best times for them to occur is during the holidays. The holidays come around every year. Same day, same time, same tradition. My family wasn't one to have a whole lot of … Continue reading Advent Calendar Day 3: Oh, Christmas Tree by Melanie Noell Bernard →