This was a nice little collection of festive themed stories covering a huge variety of topics and characters. We heard from many different perspectives, ranging from a tree to young children enjoying the magic of Christmas. 

I found that although there were elements of coziness within the collection, it was mostly very reflective, and almost dwelling more on the less happy aspects of Christmas time. Many of the stories didn’t leave me feeling uplifted so to speak, but thinking about my own experiences and the experiences of others. 

Two particular stories as highlights for me were A Christmas Memory, and The Loan, both of which I fell in love with and thoroughly enjoyed.

Overall, a lovely collection of Christmassy stories for an element of reflection and quiet time in the festive period.