The Día de las Velitas – Leonie Mack
I think my absolute favourite scene is the celebration of the Día de las Velitas with Javi’s family in Barranquilla, on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
Christmas Can Be Murder: A selection of deadly Christmas reads – Mary Grand
I love a good murder at Christmas – a fictional one of course! The books range from cosy to distinctly dark, depending on your mood that day.
What is ‘The Essence’ of Christmas? – Lucy Coleman
Is it the family gatherings and the marvellous dishes created in the kitchen? The Christmas decorations, or the smell of freshly baked mince pies?
Juggling School Dynamics – Emma Murray
Let’s face it, we mums have done our time: years of laundry, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, weaning, toilet-training, meltdowns . . .
Top 12 Christmas Films – Jessica Redland
I was going to produce a Top 10 but struggled to narrow it down. Then I decided a Top 12 is so much better because of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Take A Virtual Trip To Lisbon – Lucy Coleman
The Villa of Dreams required a memorable setting and it doesn’t get any better than the shining jewel in Portugal’s crown – Lisbon!