Booked for Christmas: A Short Story

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This feel-good memoir is the grown-up’s answer to How the Grinch Stole Christmas: a holiday tale sure to make your heart grow three sizes larger. With her grief still fresh, Joanne Huist Smith, a young widow, still wants to make the holidays special for her three young children. But her husband passed away just a few months ago, and there’s no denying that all four of them as still reeling from the loss. Robert is a workaholic lawyer whose marriage is on its last legs — and whose daughters barely know his face. Nathan is an eight-year-old whose beloved mother is about to lose her battle with cancer. On Christmas Eve, serendipity brings the two together. While catching up on his neglected holiday shopping, Robert runs into Nathan, who’s trying to buy a pair of shoes for his mom — a goodbye present. The 8-year-old might not be able to afford the gift, but the lawyer sure can! It turns out, there is one thing that only Robert and Nathan can give each other: hope.

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Home to Peppa Pig World, Paulton’s in the New Forest does not do Christmas by halves. It’s a terrific option for families with younger kids. The theme park is decorated in festive style, with illuminations and decorations at every turn. There’s a musical Christmas tree that bursts into life every 15 minutes, and the chance to meet various characters as you explore, including Frosty the Snowman, Rudolf the Reindeer, and George and Peppa in their winter outfits. The Christmas shows are a highlight, with Santa’s Christmas Wish Show! and Santa’s Storytime likely to go down well with any little ones. Speaking of flavours, we’ve perfected the art of rustling up the tastiest Christmas dinner. Our menus are crammed full of so many delicious delights; there’s our Famous Festive Carvery and new treats, including Cherry Tomato Tartin, Salmon with Champagne Thermidor Sauce and Festive Crumble.Discover our magical creations for 2023. We're shaking things up with an Old Fashioned twist and we've gone big on festive fusions – Florentine-inspired Panettone, anyone? Overall, this was incredibly enjoyable and I would not have minded if this was a fully fledged novel - however, it did work perfectly well in novella format! Eighty years later, Rudolph is one of the most beloved holiday characters around. We bet you can hear his song playing in your head right now! Revisit his self-confidence glow-up — pun intended — with Caparo’s adorable, lively illustrations, and you’ll be inspired to have the best Christmas ever.

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Fácilmente te enganchas de la historia desde el primer capítulo. Y aunque es bastante corto y apresurado, gozas cada momento de Wolfe y Sophie juntos. From mid-November, Chester Zoo will be opening its gates after hours for its annual Christmas event. The Lanterns transforms the zoo into an enchanted kingdom, with extraordinary, life-sized animal sculptures and costumed performers drawing visitors along an illuminated trail and into different worlds. The spectacle wouldn’t be complete without an appearance from Father Christmas himself — expect him to be accompanied on his sleigh by reindeer sculptures. If you’re thinking about Christmas 2023, you’ll be pleased to hear we are too. In true Toby style, we’ve been busy preparing for it all year! Christmas lodges in the UK allow you to get together and celebrate without the stress of going abroad or catering for guests at home. This is especially ideal for breaks with the family. Christmas log cabins not only offer charm and cosiness to your staycation but also provide a real sense of seclusion, allowing you and your loved ones to relish a peaceful break away from the hustle and bustle of life. The Father Christmas hunt in Polesden Lacey (National Trust Images/Eddie-Hyde) 8. Father Christmas hunt in Polesden Lacey, HampshireCalvin’s embarked on many, many epic adventures in his short six years, both imagined and real. (Dinosaurs, outer space, and the constant escapes from a certain other six-year-old named Susie, anyone?) But perhaps none are quite as iconic as Calvin and Hobbes’ winter escapades. The snowball fights, sled rides, Calvin’s spectacular and increasingly creative trolling of the ‘rents in the snow — we could go on, but our space is short. It’s hard to get more magical than a visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter during the Christmas season. It is the Wizarding World after all. All of the film sets on display are given a festive makeover as part of Hogwarts in the Snow, whether that’s glittering ornaments or a dusting of snow. It’s also a chance to see some seasonal behind-the-scenes extras, like how dressers stage Christmas scenes or use special effects to create fire.