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Christmas Cove

Christmas Cove

Theresa Oliver is an author of clean contemporary romance, clean historical romance, young adult, middle grades, and children's picture books. Theresa is the author of the Christmas Cove series, the Whiskey River Brides series with Hot Tree Publishing, and much more. She lives in Florida with her husband, children, a persnickety cat, and a very bossy dog. In the depths of winter, Christmas calls to weary travelers and leads lonely hearts home. Jocelyn Taylor is no stranger to a weary heart. Having fallen in love much too young with her sister’s old high school boyfriend has left her with mixed emotions about the possibility of true love. Now successful and the manager of a jewelry shop, Jocelyn spends her days dreaming of the perfect man and the perfect ring to match. Caden Scott is less than thrilled at the thought of spending the holidays back home where memories of his youth still haunt him. Not interested in the kitschy hometown feel of a town known for Christmas, Caden still dwells on the thought of seeing his old high school love again. His time abroad serving his country has changed him in many ways, but could it have altered his heart as well? As the winds of change bring more than just the magic of the holiday season, can two hearts let go of the past to find new romance? Or will true love pass them by? In the small town of Christmas Cove, the reason for the season may just be the spark they need to make this the best Christmas yet.
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Wrestling with the Alpha (Christmas with the wolves)

Wrestling with the Alpha (Christmas with the wolves)

"S-Save me!" Roxanne ran desperately, pushing her body to its limits as she feared for her life. Her eyes darted across the vast woods, searching for the apparition she had seen before she took to her heels. Then she saw it, the thing which relentlessly pursued her. The shadow resembled something she had never seen before, a man, a beast, she had no idea. The only certainty she had left was the fact that it was after her. "Someone... Someone help me!" She cried. Her voice was lost in the large expanse of dried barks and wilted branches. The snowy field of thorns and the cold winds of winter seemed to swallow her entire being, almost like it choked her. Her breathing became uneven as she panted due to exhaustion, yet she couldn't stop running. Doing so would mean her end. As she dashed through the cold and snowy path, she could hear it getting closer. "Grrrrrrrrrrrr"   The sound sent shivers down her spine. She willed herself with every fiber of her being not to look behind her for the fear of what she might see. She could feel it's gaze on her, she could hear the sound of it's growl. Roxanne could sense her pursuer's nearing proximity as she fled for her life. Many questions raced through her mind, but she didn't have the luxury to answer any of them. The only thing at the forefront of her mind was survival. Fortunately for her, the falling snow had ceased, else she would have been in a much more awry state. She just had to keep her legs moving until she reached the road intersection where she would get help. Yes, help would come! She heard creaking sounds above her, from the branches of the trees behind and beside her.  The monster was pouncing on them, keeping pace with her desperate sprint. She looked around her, but the creature moved too fast for her eyes to clearly capture its movements. It was as though the beast was toying with her, playing a game it knew it would win. ~ Coming to her grandma's in the woods for Christmas after an heated arg
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What are some pagan Christmas stories?
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2024-11-18 00:05
One pagan story related to Christmas is the Yule. It was a pagan winter festival. The Norse celebrated Yule with feasting and burning a Yule log. They believed that the log had magical properties and it was a symbol of the sun's return during the darkest part of the year.
How did pagan traditions influence the modern Christmas in the 'pagan christmas story'?
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2024-11-30 19:09
Pagan traditions influenced modern Christmas in several ways. For example, the Christmas tree. Pagans revered evergreens during the winter solstice. Now it's a central part of Christmas. Also, the idea of a big feast around the time of the winter solstice was a pagan thing, and now we have Christmas dinners. Gift - giving was also part of pagan winter celebrations in some cultures, and it's a huge part of Christmas today.
How did pagan Christmas stories influence modern Christmas traditions?
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2024-11-18 07:56
The idea of a big feast at Christmas time has roots in pagan festivals. Pagan celebrations like Saturnalia and Yule involved feasting. This carried over into modern Christmas, where families gather around a big meal. Also, the concept of gift - giving was present in pagan festivals and was incorporated into Christmas. In Saturnalia, people exchanged small gifts, and this has evolved into the elaborate gift - giving we see today at Christmas.
The Story of Christmas Cookie, Pagan and Santa
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2024-11-26 21:33
Christmas cookies are a delicious part of the holiday. In terms of pagan influence, early winter festivals had their own traditions that were later incorporated into Christmas. Pagan cultures often had feasts and celebrations around the winter solstice. Santa Claus is a central figure in Christmas. He is said to bring gifts to children. His image has been shaped over time by different cultures. The story of Santa has elements of magic and generosity. The combination of these elements - the Christmas cookie, pagan roots, and the Santa story - make up the rich tapestry of the Christmas holiday as we know it today.
Christmas Fact or Fiction: Is Christmas originally a pagan festival?
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2024-11-29 12:17
Fact. Christmas has elements that can be traced back to pagan festivals. For example, the Yule log tradition was originally a pagan practice. As Christianity spread, the church adapted and incorporated many of these pagan customs into the Christmas holiday. This was a way to make the new religious holiday more appealing and relatable to the people who had previously participated in pagan winter celebrations.
What is the 'pagan christmas story' all about?
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2024-11-30 04:05
The pagan origins of Christmas are complex. Many elements of Christmas, like the use of evergreen trees, have pagan roots. Pagans used to celebrate the winter solstice. They saw the evergreen as a symbol of life during the cold, dark winter. The idea of feasting and gift - giving also has some connections to pagan winter solstice celebrations. As Christianity spread, some of these pagan traditions were incorporated into the Christmas celebration.
The pagan origin of Christmas cookies and Santa in a fantasy story
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2024-12-09 01:02
Christmas cookies have some roots in pagan traditions. In some pagan cultures, there were sweet treats made during winter solstice celebrations. As for Santa, his origin is a bit complex. In pagan times, there were figures similar to Santa who would bring gifts. In a fantasy story, we could imagine that these pagan elements blend with the modern Christmas idea of Santa and cookies. Maybe in the story, Santa is a reincarnation of an ancient pagan gift - giver, and the cookies are made in a special way that was passed down from those pagan times.
What is the 'pagan christmas tree story' all about?
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2024-11-16 21:11
Well, the pagan Christmas tree story is about how the Christmas tree has pagan origins. Pagans used to revere evergreen trees long before Christmas was a thing. These trees represented eternal life. As Christianity became more widespread, the practice of having a tree during the Christmas season was adopted. It was a way to blend the old pagan traditions with the new Christian ones. So, in essence, the Christmas tree has a connection to pagan beliefs that dates back centuries.
The pagan origins in the Christmas cookie and Santa fantasy story
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2024-10-28 20:24
Well, the Christmas cookie's pagan origin lies in the fact that baking special treats was common in pagan winter solstice celebrations. These treats were shared among the community. Now, when it comes to Santa in the fantasy story, he has elements from pagan folklore. Pagan cultures had their own versions of benevolent figures during the cold months. Santa Claus evolved over time, taking on some of these pagan - inspired characteristics, like his red suit which might be related to some pagan color symbolism, and his role of bringing joy and presents during the Christmas season which was influenced by pagan winter traditions.
How did the pagan Christmas tree story influence modern Christmas traditions?
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2024-11-17 02:00
The pagan Christmas tree story has influenced modern Christmas traditions in that it brought the concept of the Christmas tree itself. Since pagan cultures used evergreen trees in their winter solstice celebrations, when it became part of Christmas, it added a visual and symbolic element. Now, the Christmas tree is a central part of Christmas decor, with families gathering around it to open presents and celebrate. It also influenced the idea of bringing nature into the home during the holiday season.
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