A Christmas Fairytale

I wrote this a little while back (a little while? That bump in my belly is about to turn four) for the Australian Women's Weekly, but I thought I'd share it here in celebration of Christmas being just around the corner. 

Comments

[Jennifer King]

Kate,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful recollection of your white Christmas in Lavenham. We in the Northern Hemisphere, I think, take for granted the white Christmases. But it's true! It is a dream, for kids of every age!
Here in Prague, we are expecting our first blanketing of snow tomorrow, and my whole family anticipates it with quick smiles and held breath.
Wishing you and your family a restful and joyous Christmas, Kate.
Thank you, Jennifer

[Kate Morton]

Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your message and for the divine image of Prague beneath a dusting (the first of winter--sigh) of snow. Enjoy it!
The very best of Christmas wishes to you and yours.
Kate

[Shelly Miller]

Lovely story of a white Christmas Kate. And you looking amazing in that photo as well. You always take us to a beautiful place with your words. BTW, I visited Persephone two weeks ago, bought Fortnight in September. Told them I found the bookstore because of your journal and they would love to link your post to their website if you are so inclined. You always inspire me to be better as a writer. Hope you have a magical Christmas this year, like the one you describe here.

[Meredith Irizarry]

Oh Kate! Reading your memories of that White Christmas made me reminisce about my very own experience in 2009. I live in Puerto Rico, which means perpetual summer, and also longed for all that you described. My wish came true in Ohio, USA. A beautiful time I will never forget. Thanks for taking me back there again.

Love always,
Meredith

[Fran Johnston]

What a lovely memory you've shared with us! Thank you so much. I feel as if I was there with you, delighting in that magical snow on Christmas Day!

[Dawn Hollar]

Kate,

What a lovely story! Thank you for painting such a beautiful picture with your words so we can all enjoy the vision of a white Christmas. Wishing you & your family a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Dawn

[Lauren Killey]

Hi Kate,
Beautifully written, I can just imagine being there.
It sounds like a perfect Christmas, and well worth the time in research.
It seems we are to have a "green" Christmas this year in my part of Canada. I remain hopeful, as it is just not the same without the snow.
Happy wishes to you and your family, for a very Merry Christmas!
Lauren

[Katie Mason]

Dear Kate,
Thank you for sharing your lovely images of the perfect Christmas morning! I will be sure to share this with my children, they are mourning our "gray" Christmas here in Michigan; no beautiful white "tissue-torn" flakes for us this year! As always your writing transports me, and today, however briefly, I had a divine white Christmas morning. Thank you.

All our best from here in the States for a very Merry Christmas!
Katie

[Short Run Printing]

You're such an amazing writer and a beautiful mom! I can feel the cold breeze in my face just by reading this post! -Sarah-