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Christmas Wishes for You Greeting Book
by ZondervanUnique gift book format features short inspirational quotes and Scriptures perfect for the holiday season.
Christmas Witness Conspiracy: A Winter Romantic Suspense (Protected Identities #4)
by Maggie K. BlackReunited in peril…The family he never knew is under siege.Detective Liam Bearsmith’s life is turned upside down at Christmastime when the hacker he’s tracking turns out to be the witness he fell for twenty years ago. But Kelly Marshall insists she’s being framed, and he wants to believe her…especially after criminals attack them. Can he clear her name, even as he shields Kelly—and the family he never knew existed?
Christmas Witness Protection: Faith in the Face of Crime (Protected Identities #1)
by Maggie K. BlackA witness targeted and on the run in this suspenseful romance from Maggie K. Black, part of the Protected Identities series.When key witness Corporal Holly Asher is abducted, Detective Noah Wilder risks everything to rescue her. Now they’re undercover as an engaged couple, hiding from a sinister hacker group—who plan on exposing every witness in protection on Christmas Eve. But can Noah and Holly stop a deadly conspiracy…without tipping off those who want to kill her?Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the rest of the Protected Identities series by Maggie K. Black:Christmas Witness ProtectionRunaway WitnessWitness Protection UnraveledChristmas Witness ConspiracyFrom Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Christmas Witness Pursuit (Love Insp Susp True Lp Trade Ser.)
by Lisa HarrisUSA Today–Bestselling Author: As Christmas approaches and a blizzard moves in, a lawman strives to keep a key witness safe . . .Deputy Griffin O’Callaghan has a situation on his hands—two dead FBI agents, criminals on the loose, and Tory Faraday, a witness with no memory. With a blizzard moving in and killers hunting them down, Griffin must keep Tory safe. But even his family’s ranch can’t provide a haven when a dangerous criminal escapes from custody with one goal: finding Tory . . .Praise for Christy Award–winning author Lisa Harris“Non-stop action . . . very suspenseful.” —No Apology Book Reviews“Readers looking for a strong female protagonist and a unique murder mystery will find much to admire in Harris’s work.” —Publishers Weekly
Christmas Witness Survival
by Jane M. ChoateSeeking ranch refuge... in order to survive Fleeing after discovering her fiancé is a murderer, Hailey Davenport thinks nowhere is safe this Christmas. Trusting another man is the last thing Hailey wants, but she reluctantly finds refuge in the back of Michael &“Chap&” Chapman&’s truck. The security expert won&’t let her face hired gunmen alone—even when danger follows them to his ranch. With enemies closing in, keeping Hailey safe might be the last thing Chap does…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Christmas at Barncastle Inn
by Susan Page Davis Darlene Franklin Lynette Sowell Janelle MoweryYou can experience Christmas during the time period of your choice--if you rent the entire Barncastle Inn of Vermont for the whole week of Christmas. When they first decide to do this, Jayne Barncastle is determined to prove to her parents it will work. Will she overlook her own chance for romance in the process? Will a World War II era "White Christmas" recreate a scene of forgiveness for an embittered couple? Can a pirate's lair be the place of fun-filled reunion for old lovers? When coworkers assist in recreating the first Christmas for the inn, will they discover romance?
Christmas at Brownlie Manor
by Anita StansfieldYears ago, a whirlwind romance brought them together. In love as ever, Thomas Fitzbatten and his charming wife, Ruth, are delighted by the promise of another magical Christmas with their young children in Brownlie Manor. Yet, despite their anticipation of the lively celebrations that will brighten their home, they are deeply concerned for a recently widowed tenant on their estate who will spend the holiday alone. Inexplicably guided to the side of this frightened young woman late one night, Thomas and Ruth are drawn into a Christmas miracle reminiscent of that lowly stable so long ago...
Christmas at Carnton: A Novella
by Tamera AlexanderAmid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas—and sacrificial love.Recently widowed, Aletta Prescott struggles to hold life together for herself and her six-year-old son. With the bank threatening to evict them, she discovers an advertisement for the Women’s Relief Society auction and applies for a position—only to discover it’s been filled. Then a chance meeting with a wounded soldier offers another opportunity—and friendship. But can Aletta trust this man?Captain Jake Winston, a revered Confederate sharpshooter, suffered a head wound at the Battle of Chickamauga. When doctors deliver their diagnosis, Jake fears losing not only his greatest skill but his very identity. As he heals, Jake is ordered to assist with a local Women’s Relief Society auction. He respectfully objects. Kowtowing to a bunch of “crinolines” isn’t his idea of soldiering. But orders are orders, and he soon discovers this group of ladies—one, in particular—is far more than he bargained for.Set against the backdrop and history of the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas at Carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at Christmas.“This tender love story between two wounded people whom God brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy anytime—but especially at Christmas!” —Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind
Christmas at Dove Creek
by Scarlett DunnWith snow on the prairie and the stars heralding new hope, it's the season for the lost to find their way home--and love to unite solitary hearts... She rides like an angel and she's a crack shot. And Lily Starr is determined to shepherd a helpless group of outcasts from Missouri to Wyoming by Christmas--including a pregnant woman whose blessed event is drawing near. So encountering handsome Thorpe Turlow along the dangerous trail is a welcome unexpected gift, for he's as formidable as he is reserved. Besides, understanding this gentle, secretly wounded man is another challenge Lily isn't about to resist... After the heartbreak he's found, Thorpe just wants to retreat to his peaceful Dove Creek ranch. But he's never met anyone as resourceful and straightforward as Lily. Somehow, she's reigniting his faith and giving him the courage to trust again. And if they survive the arduous trip ahead, he'll do whatever it takes to give her a lifetime of joy and love...
Christmas at Grey Sage
by Phyllis Clark NicholsNestled in the snow-covered Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Santa Fe, the Grey Sage Inn looks like the perfect place for weary travelers to escape the craziness of the Christmas season. There's plenty to see in historic Santa Fe during the day, and the inn's owners, Maude and Silas Thornhill, are happy to spend their evenings hosting this year's guests from across the country.But an unusual snowstorm throws a wrench in the festive mood. The sprawling inn becomes close quarters as stranded guests discover this Christmas won't be the relaxed vacation they expected. Tension and fear mount as the storm worsens, and Silas, a retired doctor, is called away in the middle of the night to care for a neighbor. The snow and stress unlocks tongues--and in the unexpected conversation that follows, secrets and pasts are revealed, and hearts are healed.In the midst of snowdrifts and fireside conversations, of tales of days gone by, the warmth of Christmas brings a renewed hope as these trapped strangers become friends--proof again that the joy, hope, peace, and love of Christmas can be experienced no matter where you are.
Christmas at Harrington's
by Melody CarlsonSometimes the best gift is a second chance Christmas is approaching and Lena Markham finds herself penniless, friendless, and nearly hopeless. She is trying to restart her life, but job opportunities are practically nonexistent. When a secondhand red coat unexpectedly lands her a job as Mrs. Santa at a department store, Lena finally thinks her luck is changing. But can she keep her past a secret? Reading Christmas at Harrington's a story full of redemption and true holiday spirit, will be your Newest Christmas tradition. There are nearly one hundred and fifty Christian influenced romances and general fiction novels for adults and teens by Melody Carlson in Bookshare's Library. For further Christmas reading by this author look for An Irish Christmas, The Christmas Bus, The Joy of Christmas: A Three in One Collection, The Christmas Joy Ride, The Christmas Angel Project and No Room at the Inn.
Christmas at Holly Hill (Winds Across the Prairie)
by Martha RogersCan Clayton Barlow prove he has changed his ways in time for Christmas? It is October 1898, and Clayton Barlow has just returned home after serving time in prison for his part in a bank robbery. His family welcomes him, but the townspeople are skeptical. Bored with life in the small town but determined to make a new start, he goes to work with his father, hoping to regain the town&’s trust. Clayton recognizes the schoolteacher at the Prairie Grove School as his childhood friend, Merry Lee Warner, and old feelings surface. Still, he doubts that he could ever get a woman like Merry to love him. As the townspeople prepare for Christmas, their suspicions about Clayton lead to trouble. Will the trusting heart of an unlikely new friend be enough to restore Clayton&’s relationships with his neighbors and reunite him with God and Merry?
Christmas at Promise Lodge (Promise Lodge #2)
by Charlotte Hubbard"Hubbard writes Amish stories with style and grace." --RT Book ReviewsAs the year draws to a close, the brand-new colony of Promise Lodge is thriving, a welcoming community that offers three Amish sisters a fresh start. And as Christmas approaches, gifts big and small are given with love . . . As Promise Lodge's first wedding arrives, the evidence of a community building a foundation for the future is a cause for celebration. But the bishop's narrow-minded wedding sermon doesn't sit well with the Bender sisters, the town's courageous founders, especially widowed Mattie Schwartz. She believes marriage and family aren't the most important of God's gifts--even if she suspects her tender feelings for Preacher Amos Troyer run deeper than simple friendship. Amos hasn't given up hope that stubborn, spirited Mattie will change her mind about taking another husband, but when an accident threatens to change the course of his life forever, he wonders if the Lord has sent him a message. He'll need faith, hope, and charity to find the right path--and a Christmas blessing to convince Mattie to walk it with him. Praise for Charlotte Hubbard's Seasons of the Heart series "Another great book centered around the Sweet Seasons Café." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars "These very special books will sit proudly on my keeper shelf!" --Romance Reviews Today
Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm
by Kathryn SpringerUSA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Springer brings holiday cheer in this festive story about fresh starts and unexpected love blooming on a snow-covered Christmas tree farm.It's three weeks until Christmas, and Lucy Gable is not in the holiday spirit. She&’s the assistant to bestselling romance author Brynn Dixon, who&’s been suffering from major burnout. Hoping to reduce Brynn&’s stress, Lucy&’s organized an intimate book tour—one that includes a charming little Christmas tree farm. And they're still hoping that no one discovers that Lucy was the one who finished writing Brynn&’s last book…But Lucy&’s carefully planned book tour is going completely awry. The Christmas tree farm owner is a reluctant host, the fans are going wild for the changes Lucy&’s made to the book and Brynn&’s adult son—who no one else knows about—is an unexpected (if handsome) distraction. And, as if those challenges aren&’t enough, a winter storm at the farm is ensuring that hiding the truth is all but impossible.Yet somewhere between snowy sleigh rides, a cozy bonfire, caroling and the promise of new love, Lucy is experiencing her first winter wonderland. And Brynn is discovering that it might not be too late to find her own happy ending. With a little courage and a sense of adventure, it might just be the start of whole new chapters for both of them—and an accidentally perfect white Christmas.&“Christmas at Spruce Hill Farm is a delightful story overflowing with holiday spirit. Kathryn Springer writes with warmth and charm.&” --RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author
Christmas at Stoney Creek: A Novel
by Martha RogersWhen newspaper reporter Tom Whiteman befriends a homeless man named Joe, Tom decides to bring him home to Stoney Creek, Texas. Joe begins to work odd jobs around town and make new friends, but contradictions in the man&’s manner and speech cause Tom to believe there&’s more to the old man than meets the eye. As Tom and his childhood friend Faith Delmont set out to learn the truth about the old man with the kind, sad eyes, Christmas in Stoney Creek becomes one they will never forget as they discover that God&’s love can turn tragedy and loss to triumph, and that true love comes to those who wait.
Christmas at the Amish Bakeshop
by Loree Lough Shelley Shepard Gray Rachel J. GoodUSA Today bestselling authors Shelley Shepard Gray, Rachel J. Good, and Loree Lough celebrate the spirit of the season, the warmth of simple traditions, and of course, the joy of holiday treats, with this faith-affirming collection of three connected holiday novellas about the Christmas surprises in store for those who work and shop at a charming Amish bakery.A CHRISTMAS CAKE FOR REBECCANew York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray When carpenter Aden returns to Lancaster after twenty years away, bakeshop owner Rebecca is dismayed to find he&’s still as handsome and kind as ever. He broke her heart when he left the community back then. Will a holiday emergency provide a second chance at love, this time forever?BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER * USA Today bestselling author Rachel J. Good When a lonely widower with an ailing daughter meets a new cake decorator at the bakeshop, they discover they were once childhood playmates. But as each of them helps the other care for family, their neighborly kindness inspires a gift that only love could make possible . . .THE CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE * USA Today bestselling author Loree Lough A builder who never learned to read believes he must hide his fond feelings for a kind schoolteacher. But after they run into each other at the bakeshop, she offers to teach him—and as Christmas approaches, each of them learns a lesson about the great gift of love . . .
Christmas at the Crescent: The sparkling festive romance to curl up with this Christmas 2022!
by Veronica Henry*Don't miss out - pre-order Veronica Henry's latest gorgeously escapist novel, THIRTY DAYS IN PARIS, now!*It's the most wonderful time of the year...It's only a month until Christmas and Josie Ballard is up to her ears in brandy, raisins and cherries as she battles to make forty Christmas pudding to sell at Bath Christmas market!Ever since Giles walked out the day their baby son, Titus, was born, Josie has had to work twice as hard to make ends meet - and she can barely keep up with demand for her famous steamed puddings. Even worse, her handsome new neighbour, Harry, is proving quite a distraction.Meanwhile, Giles is starting to wonder whether he made a terrible mistake in abandoning Josie and Titus - it turns out the grass isn't always greener. And with one party blurring into another, he decides it's finally time to head home to Pelham Crescent for the holidays.But the last thing Giles expected was to find newcomer Harry on Josie's doorstep!Christmas just got complicated...Your other favourite authors love Veronica Henry's feel-good stories!'A lush, inviting read that lifts the heart and spirits!' Adele Parks'An utter delight' Jill Mansell'Truly blissful escapism' Lucy Diamond'Warm, emotional and full of hope' Sarah Morgan'A heart-warming, triumphant story combined with Veronica's sublime writing' Cathy Bramley
Christmas by the Hearth: A Treasury of Stories Celebrating the Mystery and Meaning of Christmas
by Rick Blanchette EditorHere is a collection of 25 beautifully presented short stories by Christian authors both contemporary and historical about the ways the spiritual nature of Christmas impacts many lives in need for their good. They will stir, entertain and warm readers of all ages. Read one every evening beginning with December first and ending on Christmas Day to enhance your pleasure and worship during Christmas. A young Louisa May Alcott in recalling a brief Christmas romance is inspired to create one of her most loved characters. An orphan seeking a lump of coal she can't afford receives far more from a caring friend. Opposing armies during the Civil War find a place of tranquility and happiness on Christmas Eve. In a grieving family, a brother and sister discover that nothing can prevent them from celebrating Christmas. A wealthy man seeking to buy the Christmas star is given far more by people who aren't after his money. A girl who resents having a birthday so close to Christmas is guided by the parable of the poinsettia to love the Christmas season. A despondent shoemaker expecting a visit from the Christ child instead receives many other visitors who revive in him the joy and peace of Christmas. Each story is accompanied by a Bible verse and a picture of a Christmas ornament which is described. Such popular authors as Angela Elwell Hunt, Francine Rivers, Bodie Thoene, Calvin Miller, and many more contributed to this collection.
Christmas for Beginners: Fall in love with the ultimate festive read from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Carole MatthewsThe BRAND NEW festive and feel-good Christmas read from Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews 'Full of fabulously festive fun!' ERICA JAMES**Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association's Contemporary Romantic Novel Award**IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR . . .Christmas is fast approaching at the new Hope Farm. Owner Molly Baker has been convinced to organise an open day to raise some much-needed funds ahead of the New Year, but the nativity tableau is proving challenging. With anti-social sheep, awkward alpacas and a seriously sequined Santa Claus to assemble, Molly is feeling overwhelmed, and in desperate need of some Christmas spirit . . .Despite the chaos of the farm getting in the way of her event planning, Molly is looking forward to spending the holidays with boyfriend Shelby and his son, Lucas, hopeful that a happy family Christmas is exactly what they need to draw them all together. But while she is busy making plans on the farm, Shelby, it seems, has ideas of his own. As the nativity draws near, the team are working hard to pull off a spectacular festive fete - and make sure the animals and humans remain on their best behaviour. Will this Christmas be merry and bright... or is there more than one surprise in store for Molly and Hope Farm?A must-read festive tale from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Christmas for Beginners is the PERFECT winter treat! Your favourite authors love CAROLE MATTHEWS:'A gorgeous novel that will delight' KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic' MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed' SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction' MIKE GAYLE
Christmas for Beginners: Fall in love with the ultimate festive read from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Carole MatthewsThe BRAND NEW festive and feel-good Christmas read from Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews 'Full of fabulously festive fun!' ERICA JAMES**Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association's Contemporary Romantic Novel Award**IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR . . .Christmas is fast approaching at the new Hope Farm. Owner Molly Baker has been convinced to organise an open day to raise some much-needed funds ahead of the New Year, but the nativity tableau is proving challenging. With anti-social sheep, awkward alpacas and a seriously sequined Santa Claus to assemble, Molly is feeling overwhelmed, and in desperate need of some Christmas spirit . . .Despite the chaos of the farm getting in the way of her event planning, Molly is looking forward to spending the holidays with boyfriend Shelby and his son, Lucas, hopeful that a happy family Christmas is exactly what they need to draw them all together. But while she is busy making plans on the farm, Shelby, it seems, has ideas of his own. As the nativity draws near, the team are working hard to pull off a spectacular festive fete - and make sure the animals and humans remain on their best behaviour. Will this Christmas be merry and bright... or is there more than one surprise in store for Molly and Hope Farm?A must-read festive tale from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Christmas for Beginners is the PERFECT winter treat! Your favourite authors love CAROLE MATTHEWS:'A gorgeous novel that will delight' KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic' MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed' SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction' MIKE GAYLE
Christmas for Beginners: Fall in love with the ultimate festive read from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Carole MatthewsThe BRAND NEW festive and feel-good Christmas read from Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews ''Full of fabulously festive fun!'' ERICA JAMESIT''S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR . . .Christmas is fast approaching at the new Hope Farm. Owner Molly Baker has been convinced to organise an open day to raise some much-needed funds ahead of the New Year, but the nativity tableau is proving challenging. With anti-social sheep, awkward alpacas and a seriously sequined Santa Claus to assemble, Molly is feeling overwhelmed, and in desperate need of some Christmas spirit . . .Despite the chaos of the farm getting in the way of her event planning, Molly is looking forward to spending the holidays with boyfriend Shelby and his son, Lucas, hopeful that a happy family Christmas is exactly what they need to draw them all together. But while she is busy making plans on the farm, Shelby, it seems, has ideas of his own. As the nativity draws near, the team are working hard to pull off a spectacular festive fete - and make sure the animals and humans remain on their best behaviour. Will this Christmas be merry and bright... or is there more than one surprise in store for Molly and Hope Farm?A must-read festive tale from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Christmas for Beginners is the PERFECT winter treat! Your favourite authors love CAROLE MATTHEWS:''A gorgeous novel that will delight''KATIE FFORDE''Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic''MILLY JOHNSON''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope''CATHY BRAMLEY''An irresistibly warm-hearted story''TRISHA ASHLEY''Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed''SARAH MORGAN''The queen of funny, feel good fiction''MIKE GAYLE
Christmas from the Back Side: A Different Look at the Story of Jesus Birth
by J. Ellsworth KalasCHRISTMASFROM A DIFFERENT ANGLETake a look at Christmas from alternative angles. Using an approach similar to his other “BackSide” books, Kalas crafts new insights into the scriptures of the Christmas story by looking at them from the “back side” – ...taking unique starting points...creative re-telling from different views...examining the story through new “lenses”...or looking through the eyes of a not-so-familiar character. Book session titles include: The Scandal of Christmas Three Votes for an Early Christmas Christmas Comes to a Back Fence How the Government Helped the First Christmas Happen Celebrating Christmas in a Hotel Christmas Comes to a Church Christmas and the Impossible Dream
Christmas in Apple Ridge
by Cindy WoodsmallExperience the holidays with the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania, in these touching novellas centered around love, romance, heartache, and restoration from best-selling author Cindy Woodsmall. The Sound of Sleigh BellsBeth Hertzler is unable to let go of a past tragedy, but when she discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside Beth's soul responds. Determined that her niece meet the gifted artist, her aunt tracks him down, but it's not that simple - will Jonah be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she's always dreamed of and a second chance at real love? The Christmas SingingMattie thought her childhood sweetheart adored her until he abruptly ended their engagement on Christmas Eve. Brokenhearted, Mattie moves away and pursues her longtime dream of becoming a cake decorator, and even finds a new beau. But when Mattie is forced to return home three years later, will learning the truth behind Gideon's rejection restore her Christmas joy - or open the door to even deeper heartbreak? The Dawn of ChristmasSadie enjoys her freedom away from home and her mission trips to Peru, but after four years, her Old Order Amish family insists it's time to come home and settle down. Levi, a bachelor who distrusts women after a family heartbreak, also has no desire for romance. To keep their families from meddling in their lives, Sadie and Levi devise a plan--but soon discover that the walls around their hearts are breaking down. Can they let go of their prejudices, learn to trust each other, and embrace a future together?
Christmas in Bethel
by Richard Paul EvansFrom Richard Paul Evans, the New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Promise and The Christmas Box—“the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim” (Newsweek)—a new novel celebrating the life-changing power of the holiday spirit. Leigh Beth Stilton has never liked the holidays. After growing up in an unstable home, escaping an abusive marriage, and witnessing daily tragedies as an EMT, Leigh just can’t bring herself to care about Christmas cheer. In fact, she’s so convinced she’s not worth loving that one winter’s eve, she decides she can’t go on—until she comes across a book called Bethel and starts to read. Leigh is unfamiliar with the author, J.D. Harper, but his words speak directly to her. She’s never felt so seen and understood, and this connection gives her the strength to carry on. She avidly reads every novel Harper has written, and when he comes to town for a book signing, she jumps at the opportunity to meet the writer who means so much to her. In a twist of fate, Leigh runs into J.D. in a coffee shop, and the two immediately click. Before she knows it, she’s swept up in a whirlwind of fancy dinners, exciting travel, and the attention of the man whose work has been so meaningful to her. But she’s leery after a lifetime of pain and when she discovers that J.D. hasn’t been completely honest, her hopes are dashed. Can they find their way back to each other and can Leigh learn to trust her heart? <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Christmas in France (Christmas Around The World Ser.)
by Jack ManningOrnaments and lights decorate Christmas trees. Small, painted figures of animals and people fill creches scenes that look like the place of Jesus birth. Children open gifts on Christmas Day. People eat roasted goose, turkey, chestnuts, and oysters. They go to Christmas plays and musical shows called pastorales. These are the sights and sounds of Christmas in France. Come explore the many French traditions that bring people of this country together at Christmas.