Another day of celebrating the Countdown to Christmas in a little cottage in Cornwall! Today was just lovely (but I'm going to say that about every day we're here, aren't I?)
Lizard
It's the second day of our holiday!
Camomile and Green Tea Shower Steamer
Today, my shower was scented with camomile and green tea.
Christmas Pumpkin Soup
We've managed to acquire an accidental tradition! For the last two years, we've brought the last of the Halloween pumpkins (picked on our annual visit to 
Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream's Pumpkin Patch) to Cornwall with us, and I've made it into festive soup. Technically, it was a butternut squash this year, but the tradition is established now. I teamed the pumpkin with some Brussels sprouts and little pasta stars, so it was definitely Christmas soup! (It was 
very thick.)
Reindeer Cupcake
Little Christmas cupcake for after the soup.
Hannah’s Bookshelf 3 Minute Santas Special
Obviously, as I'm currently in Cornwall, today's episode of 
Hannah's Bookshelf on 
North Manchester FM was pre-recorded. It was the first of my festive specials for the year... 
3 Minute Santas! I ask writers to submit festive short stories that last 3 minutes, and this year I had a record-breaking 23 stories on the show, all different genres and styles.
Walk to Church Cove 
This afternoon, I went for a little walk along the coastal path from our cottage to Church Cove (just over a mile away). It's weird, but in all the years we've stayed here, I've never done this walk before as we normally head out in the opposite direction! It was gorgeous, particularly as I walked back in the twilight, listening to Christmas music.
Rovaniemi Virtual Walking Challenge	
My walk along the coastal path added the last couple of miles to my festive Rovaniemi virtual walking challenge (from 
The Conqueror). When I logged my last distance, I got a postcard from Santa Claus Village and a finisher's certificate... and a medal to follow! 
Gingerbread Chocolate Pots 
We had Gingerbread Chocolate Pots tonight! 
Rare Exports 
Since I'd just completed my Rovaniemi virtual walking challenge, it seemed fitting to watch a Christmas film set in Lapland (the Land of the Northern Lights). 
The Anti-Social Season
Tonight's Christmas reading was 
The Anti-Social Season by Adele Buck. Not my usual genre, but 'tis the season.
Advent Tea
Today's tea from my 
Bird and Blend advent calendar was Morning Kick.
Advent Model
And today's model from our other advent calendar was a little Christmas machine and chair!