The scents of Christmas

Published on by Linda Mahkovec - Author

There are many scents that evoke the Christmas season – pine and citrus,

peppermint and gingerbread,

the spices of mulled wine and cider,

cookies being baked.

In the Christmastime series, https://a.co/d/7VG17Qu , old-fashioned ways of celebrating Christmas are woven throughout,

and the scents of Christmas play a big part. Especially the use of citrus and pine.

Greenery decorating a doorframe, mantel, or table,

sprigs of pine and cedar scattered throughout the house.

The cloves and citrus of pomander balls,

the preparation of orange-slice ornaments scenting the kitchen.

Scents can be powerful triggers of holiday traditions and good memories. Evergreens and colorful citrus fruits have the added benefit of also being beautiful and wholesome –

old-fashioned, natural seasonal decorations with scents that are both invigorating and calming.

This holiday, add some beauty and scent to your holiday decor with a bit of woodland greenery and refreshing citrus.

The Christmastime series (to date, years 1939-1946) https://a.co/d/7VG17Qu

5 thoughts on “The scents of Christmas”

  2. Dear Linda,

    Your post could not have come at a better time! The night before I received your email I was debating my next read while looking at my stack of books to be read but suddenly found myself reaching toward the back of the shelf for Christmastime 1939 (for the 4th time, last being Dec 2022). I told myself I would just read this prequel and not get caught up with the whole series again, but soon I was in that warm and cozy world and the next day got these perfect images that just reaffirmed my decision to immerse myself in this world. I am now on 1941. I have never read any book (let alone a series) 4 times, but these stories and your very descriptive language and the wonderful cast of characters seem new every time. As I have asked previously, when can your readers expect another addition to this fabulous series?? Thank you for sooo many hours of reading pleasure!

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  3. Dear Linda –

    Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I love hearing that readers are rereading the Christmastime series. I am in the very early stages (the research stage) of Christmastime 1946. I’m not sure of the plot lines yet but it will address the mixed feelings women had about leaving the workforce. Thank you again for your ongoing support!

    All the best to you this holiday season,

    Linda

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    1. Dear Linda,

      I am so happy that you are planning another book in the series, and I think the topic is a natural fit given that you depicted many of your female characters taking jobs outside of the home during the war years. It will be interesting to see how you show them handling the transition back (or maybe not). Please keep us updated on a potential publication date!

      (Last night I just started Christmastime 1944–yes, I got totally addicted to the series again. And no matter how many times I have read these stories, I still burst out laughing when I get to Gabriel’s hysterical behavior (in 1939) when trying to cheer Lillian up by shouting “we love it” about the Dickens book, and I still tear up at the Tiny and Marcel scenes and then later Gino. You have maintained such a consistent and authentic voice for your many characters throughout the series — especially apparent to anyone reading them straight through.

      Happy Holidays to you as well!

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