Christmas Classics Advent Calendar – The Ritual of Reading

Advent Calendar DAY 24 : Happy Christmas !

We have arrived at the end of our Advent Calendar. It’s been marvelous sharing my December merriment and preparations with all of you, and I …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals

Advent Calendar DAY 23 : Louisa May Alcott’s stories for Christmas | book review

It’s time for my last book review of the season. And I’m closing the curtain with a discreet little classic that deserves all the praise. …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals Non classé

Advent Calendar DAY 22 : old Christmas movies & the power of caroling

Ever since I was in school, and Christmas meant time off, I had some favourite activities that symbolized the relaxing mood of the holidays. And …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals Non classé

Advent Calendar DAY 21 : Winter Solstice Ritual

It’s December 21st and all across the globe, many different cultures celebrate through ancient traditions this special day. We have come to know its scientific …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals

Advent Calendar Day 20 : Canadian winter stories | book review

I believe Canada is one of those countries that has a different representation depending on our imagination. For some, it’s all maple syrup and ice …

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Advent Calendar DAY 19 : a French Christmas story

It’s the last Sunday of Advent, and I wanted to share a Christmas story in French, to make your dream of another time or place. …

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Advent Calendar DAY 18 : Christmas Cookbooks

Maybe it’s the gourmand speaking, but what can make you dream of Christmas more efficiently than a cookbook ? And I have a selection that …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals

Advent Calendar DAY 17 : quality time with Hercule Poirot

I’m coming back to Agatha Christie this December, since her short Christmas stories from The Adventure of the Christmas pudding left me wanting more. And …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals Desserts Recipes

Advent Calendar DAY 16 : the perfect gingerbread cookies

What is Christmas without baking ? The smell of the fragrant spices that turns the whole house into a magical place, it’s everyone’s guilty pleasure. …

Advent Calendars Books & Rituals

Advent Calendar DAY 15 : the perfect audiobooks for Christmas

I would say audiobooks are a recent activity for me, but that’s not entirely true. Growing up, radio theater was a very important part of …

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