Traditions abound at Christmas, with many of our present-day rituals inherited from the distant past. Here are some of the oldest ones. 1. Christmas Trees Greenery has long been used to decorate homes and halls during the winter, but Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert,...
If you’re like me, finding the right gift for a boyfriend or husband can be a trial. I mean, you don’t want to end up giving socks, right? In my story, Festive, my heroine isn’t sure what to purchase for a male friend and the man in her life. I did some research, and...
Here are some festive facts for you: 1. Bing Crosby’s version of “White Christmas” is the highest-selling music single of all time. 2. Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island, willed his November 13th birthday to the daughter of a friend who hated her...
Songs, books, and movies depict a white Christmas with snow, hearty fires in the hearth, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, and plum pudding. In my world, nothing could be farther from the truth since I live in the Southern hemisphere. A white Christmas is something I’ve...
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” ~ Edna Ferber. This year, I’m taking part in several collaborative projects, which means I’m currently busy writing a Christmas story. After a bit of thought, I decided to make an addition to my Fancy Free series. Festive is...
