BRRRR. The high desert can be chilly this time of year. Although I have to admit, the days have been relatively warm overall. But the nights? BRRRR. Perfect weather for cuddling up with a good book or a good man. Or a good woman. Or even your favorite dog. Both mine are short-hair and are always chilly this time of year. I can't sit down that they're not snuggled next to me.
So those of you who have followed me for any length of time know that one of my holiday traditions is watching The Thin Man movies with my husband. Crime fiction brought us together and it has continued to be a link in the chain to that block of the cement tied around our waists.
HAHAHAHAHAAHA. I'M KIDDING.
Well, not about the holiday tradition part. We really do watch The Thin Man every Christmas Eve. Admittedly, now days we frequently fall asleep about halfway through, but that's more about Nick and Nora getting older versus any criticism of the film. The film--particularly the first film--holds up very well. Maybe better than the book itself, to be completely honest.
Anyway, our giveaway today is open to Canada, the UK, and Europe as well as the US. I'm giving away three 15 oz. Thin Man-inspired coffee (or tea or cocoa or soup or whatever you like) ceramic mugs from my wee little shop on Etsy.
All you have to do is share one of your favorite winter holiday traditions. It can be a tradition that you've shared before on the blog; that's okay. Nobody's keeping a list (let alone checking it twice).
One week from today, the Office Elf will stick her little hand into my cyber top hat and randomly pluck out three lucky winners. And I will list their names/handles in the comment section below.
(HEY, PLEASE DON'T POST YOUR ADDRESS IN THE COMMENT SECTION. Just a reminder. You'll privately email that info.)
I hope you're enjoying the Advent Calendar and that you're having a really lovely holiday season thus far!
Published on December 14, 2023 00:30