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Yule—also known as the winter solstice—is celebrated when nighttime has reached its maximum length, and there is a promise of brighter days to come as candles are lit and feasts are enjoyed. This guide tells you how to perform rituals and work magic with the energy of rebirth and renewal that comes with the return of the light.

With a sinister clue left on their doorstep, Holly, Nick, and the Claus family find themselves tangled in a web of trickery woven by the mischievous Yule Lads, 13 impish pranksters who have returned to cause chaos. As Holly and her determined team race against the clock to find Gilbert, they must navigate a blizzard of clues. But as Christmas draws near, the stakes grow higher, and Holly uncovers a chilling plot that points to an unexpected culprit within their midst.

From Halloween costumes to patriotic parades to belly-busting meals, every holiday tradition tells a unique story—one encoded in symbols and layered meanings that stretch back over the centuries. In 19 lectures, professional storyteller Dr. Hannah B. Harvey takes listeners through the seasons and investigates the surprising stories behind seemingly odd holiday traditions.

When I asked for volunteers to help with our small town Christmas festival, I should have been more specific. Griffin McBride—the arrogant blast from my past who barges in like he's taking over the project—isn't who I had in mind. I want my gossip-fueled town to whisper about my successes instead of my failures for a change. To do that, I need someone to build my dream of a life-sized Christmas village in the town square, not push all my buttons until I totally lose my cool.

Le cœur battant, Emma Lindahl cogne à la porte du manoir dressé sur une petite île au large de Stockholm. Emma se rend vite compte que son travail va lui prendre des mois, seule dans ces immenses pièces où elle ne croise jamais personne, car les Gussman ont expressément refusé de la voir et lui imposent des horaires stricts.

It’s still winter, but everyone’s on the move. Rags the goblin is heading north, seeking allies against the Goblin Lord. And Erin is going home...or trying to, at least. She’s determined to bring back cheer to The Wandering Inn - as well as Christmas! But the coldest time of the year leads to strange encounters with a number of people. At the same time, Ryoka Griffin is far from what she would consider to be “home”. Deep in the north, in the city of Invrisil, she finds herself as the guest of Magnolia Reinhart.

Moonlight and mystery combine for a magical Yuletide. Witches have been living at Moonfell, the sprawling Gothic mansion in London, for five hundred years. The house and gardens are steeped in magic, and at every Yule the family gathers to reinforce the protection spells on the house. But this year is different. When one of the witches starts seeing visions through the moon gates, they realise that other spells are awakening. It seems the first witch has left them a gift–if they can unlock the magic to find it.

Art expert Emma Lindhal is anxious when she's asked to appraise the antiques in the infamous manor house of one of Sweden's wealthiest families, on the island of Storholmen, where a young woman was murdered nine years earlier, her killer never found. As she goes about her painstaking work and one shocking discovery yields clues that lead to another, Emma becomes determined to uncover the secrets of the house and its occupants. When the lifeless body of another young woman is found in the icy waters surrounding the island, Detective Karl Rosén arrives to investigate.

One should never meddle in the affairs of dragons, but someone has been doing just that. They've been making imitation dragon scale baubles that are nothing short of lethal, and kidnapping delivery drivers all over the Yorkshire Dales. They've also been leaving behind some distinctly dragon-ish traces. Beaufort Scales, High Lord of the Cloverly Dragons, is hot on the trail—or would be, if he wasn't having political problems at home.

Enjoy the holiday season with three festive mysteries set in coastal Maine. This anthology includes "Yule Log Murder" by Leslie Meier, "Death by Yule Log" by Lee Hollis, and "Logged On" by Barbara Ross.

Chegando em Fernando de Noronha para o casamento, Yasmin se depara com um homem do seu passado, só que completamente mudado. E sua amiga a coloca no meio de um contrato de casamento, para que fiquem com todo o dinheiro do bilionário.

A holiday costume party in the sleepy coastal town of Santa Sofia could be just the boost Ivy needs for her fledgling photography business. At the party, Ivy enters a Victorian fantasy come to life, all courtesy of the fabulous Ms. Eliza Fox. Ivy gets to play shutterbug while hanging with Scrooge, Marley, the Cratchits, and other classic Dickens characters.

Mein Herz setzte einen Schlag aus, als ich stehen blieb und mich ihm zuwandte. Vor einigen Jahren änderte sich ihr Leben schlagartig, als ihr Vater Schulden anhäufte und ihre Eltern sie und ihre Schwester allein lassen mussten. Shin-Hye traf die Entscheidung, ein Idol zu werden, um ihre Familie wieder zu vereinen, ohne zu ahnen, dass sie Sun-Ho begegnen würde. Mit seiner einnehmenden Ausstrahlung scheint das Chaos vorprogrammiert. Denn Liebe und Gefühle existieren für das Entertainment nicht.

Jacob Parker, um cafajeste sedutor incapaz de amar alguém que não a si mesmo, realizou seu grande sonho: ser CEO do Banco CS Gallagher. De brinde vieram as manchetes de jornais e escândalos: sua fama de libertino e fomentador de atentado ao pudor ganharam destaque nas mídias e toda sua carreira ficou ameaçada por seu estilo de vida boêmia. A saída para limpar sua imagem e reconquistar o respeito da elite é apenas uma: um casamento por contrato.

Beatriz Rodrigues é uma mineira que foi para Nova York em busca do sonho americano. O resultado? Tudo o que conseguiu foi ser uma imigrante ilegal, com medo de ser encontrada e deportada a qualquer instante. Esgueirando-se pelos cantos durante o dia e stripper pela noite, Beatriz se tornou “Sabrina”, objeto de desejo dos homens poderosos que frequentam o La Chica, o clube noturno onde se apresenta.

Anne Moore sempre corre atrás do que quer. Ela batalhou muito para ter a sua pequena agência de eventos em Miami e um relacionamento de dez anos com Samuel Griffin, coisas das quais ela se orgulha muito. Até que após um incrível final de semana com seu namorado, ela recebe no dia seguinte um convite para organizar o casamento dele próprio, mas com outra mulher!

Meine Haut kribbelte und alle Gedanken wichen bei dem sehnsüchtigen Verlangen, ihn zu spüren. Den besten Freund meines Bruders. Blake: Die zerstörerische Energie, die mich umgibt, stößt dich nicht weg, nein, sondern zieht dich an. Du bist verloren gegangen und schon längst in den Abgrund gefallen. Doch das möchte dein Bruder nicht sehen. Er will dich beschützen. Aber ich bin nicht hier, um dir zu helfen. Ich bin die Dunkelheit. Scott ist mein bester Freund, ich sollte mich von dir fernhalten. Wie zum Teufel soll ich das hinbekommen? Aylin: Eine Sünde sollte sich nicht so gut anfühlen.

The Buxtons are one of only a few families that were successful in the gold rush era and are still prominent today. They have survived and prospered through two world wars, two calamitous depressions, numerous recessions, and any number of political and economic crises. In The Buxtons, Peter Yule brings their story to life, tracing how this one family left a distinctive mark on Melbourne’s landscape.

Midwinter, a time of darkness, a time to release past sorrows... Lord Paethor, young and haunted, accepts a mission from his king: to retrieve the enchanted sword Farslayer - or die in the attempt.

Leona Dalrymple’s When the Yule Log Burns is a heartwarming holiday tale filled with nostalgia, tradition, and the spirit of Christmas. Set in a cozy home during the holiday season, the story captures the essence of Christmas gatherings, family connections, and cherished memories. As the Yule log burns in the fireplace, past and present intertwine, weaving together tales of love, kindness, and the enduring magic of the season.