Tag Archives: Christmas

Have Yourself a Cozy Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s only a couple of days until Christmas. If you’re familiar with me and my writing, you’ll know I love the lights and sights of Christmas. I also love the feeling I get during the holiday season – no, I’m … Continue reading →

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Savour those special parts of the season

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Dianne Ascroft

When I was growing up in Toronto, I always loved to see houses lit up for the holiday season. Nearly every house on our street was ablaze with Christmas lights and decorations. Some had multi-coloured flashing extravaganzas, others glittering white … Continue reading →

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Deadly Traditions: a Christmas Traditions themed mystery anthology

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Dianne Ascroft

Maxine “Max” Englebright is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas, her story in Deadly Traditions, a Christmas Traditions themed multi-author anthology, and the Ghostly Fashionista series where she usually lives. Welcome, Max. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Absent from our hearths but not our hearts

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s two days until Christmas so it’s time for my annual Christmas blog post. The theme for this post changes each year but the topic of memories is often part of it. I’ve written previously about how warm and happy … Continue reading →

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Wishing You Good Company This Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s almost Christmas so I’m jotting down a few thoughts about the holidays. Every year I have a theme for this seasonal post. I’ve written about the wonder and happiness that Christmas tree and mantelpiece lights inspire for me, how … Continue reading →

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Sample Some Christmas Trifle

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Pearl Avery from Christmas Trifle, A Snow Lake Romantic Suspense mystery is joining us at Ascroft, eh? Welcome Pearl. I’ll turn the floor over to you: My name is Pearl Avery. I’m fifty-six years old, feel twenty, and often … Continue reading →

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Warm Wishes and A Tale for the Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

The day after tomorrow is Christmas Day. For most of us, when we think of Christmas, lots of familiar images flood our minds: the crunch of boots on snow, festooned Christmas trees, a roaring fire in the hearth, the scent … Continue reading →

Posted in Archives, December 2018, Uncategorized | Tagged | 1 Comment

Simply Celebrating Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

I love the buzz and glitter of Christmas: strings of coloured lights winking on the Christmas tree in ever-changing patterns; ornaments and tinsel in every imaginable, shiny colour; real or imitation pine wreaths, garlands and trees adorned with baubles; and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is Timeless

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Christmas is timeless. No, that’s not a profound statement by me. It was my husband moaning as I removed the clock from the wall in the livingroom and replaced it with a large wreath when I was putting up the … Continue reading →

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Wishing You A Warm, Comforting Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday night I left my comfy chair beside our fireplace to attend a concert in Belfast. Relaxing into my seat in the concert hall, I savoured I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas sung by a classical trio. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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