Cole: Red herrings!!! As if we’d be that tricky!!! Of course we could have. Thanks so much for enjoying this story. We need to make the best of things and sometimes it’s even better than the original plan. I appreciate your delightful review.
Cole: I’m glad you’re enjoying our stories. I think it will give you a taste of all of our writing styles. There is more emotion and some laughter and fun as well. Thanks for commenting and being part of our holiday.
Cole: You’ll find a lot of talk of food from all of us. The season screams treats and comfort foods. Maybe one of our favorites will become something you enjoy as well. Thanks for the lovely review my darling!!!
Cole: I’m glad you’re enjoying the secret writer thing and I’m happy you liked the story. I do love happy endings most of the time. I appreciate the comments!!!
Valkyrie: In our family the song was “O Holy Night”. My mom and my aunt used to sing it every Christmas Eve. Very loudly and very badly. Lol I hated it, but my grandpa loved it. They haven’t sang it since he passed in 2000. My ears are thankful they longer sing it, but I am sad that they don’t because it used to bring such a smile to his face. Thank you for the review.
Valkyrie: Thanks for the review and for your awesome editing. The holidays are a difficult time for many people. I hope that this helps find some of the positive and joy in remembering those that are part of our pasts now.
Valkyrie: Ding ding ding! We have a winner! Lol You are the only one (as of the time I wrote this) that guessed correctly. Thanks for reading I’m glad you liked it.
Valkyrie: A lot of people guessed Cole I’m going to assume that means I was successful in conveying the emotion of the piece, since that is one of Cole’s fortes. Thanks for the review. I’m glad you liked it.
Valkyrie: Well now you’re going to have to read my and Aditus’ stories too… lol I can relate a lot to your experience. My family has undergone a lot of changes over the past few years, and it can be very bittersweet to relive some of those memories. A lot of our traditions have fallen by the wayside, and I think it’s due to being too painful to continue them without certain family members. This is the first year I’ve been able to embrace the positive and the memories without being too maudlin. Thanks for the great review and for being so active in the discussion thread. It’s nice to hear about others’ experiences.
Valkyrie: I have had several fugly sweaters throughout the years… lol What would Christmas be without a little kitsch? I’m glad you enjoyed it and am flattered you thought it was Cole’s work.
Ha! I so knew you would open the doors within a few days, lol. But there was a nice picture on the outside, which you could enjoy a little longer.
Thank you for being a part of the team, Lisa! *hug*
Thank you for sharing you're own Advent Calendar memory with us, AC!
This really is a joined project, with emphasize on 'joined'. It was an amazing experience, and let's just say inspiring for more to come.