Category Archives: Christmas

A Big Blanket for Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2017 by henriettegyland

While I was writing my Christmas novella, A Lion Is Not Just For Christmas, I thought a lot about Christmas and what it means to me. It’s a time of joy, warmth, giving and togetherness, and of tolerance and forgiveness. … Continue reading →

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A time to read Christmas stories

Posted on December 19, 2017 by henriettegyland

The run-up to Christmas can be incredibly hectic, and sometimes the stress of it can rob you of your Christmas spirit. Therefore, to get myself into the “zone”, I read as many Christmas stories as I can, simply to maintain … Continue reading →

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Publication day & Christmas prep

Posted on December 13, 2017 by henriettegyland

Yesterday was publication day for my novella A Lion Is Not Just For Christmas, and because I’ve been so busy working on the book, I haven’t had much time to prepare for Christmas. I’ve always loved the run-up to Christmas. … Continue reading →

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The Festive Season 2015

Posted on January 12, 2016 by henriettegyland

I’m back!   2015 turned out to be a rather hectic year; I settled into my new house, my son completed his A-levels then started university, and my daughter started the first year of her GCSEs. I also did a … Continue reading →

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Favourite things

Posted on January 6, 2013 by henriettegyland

There comes a time after Christmas when the decorations, which were put up with anticipation and enthusiasm the month before, begin to look a little out of place, a little messy perhaps. The 12th day of Christmas, or more specifically … Continue reading →

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