A Non-Carolers Memory
By: Taige Crenshaw
There are so many memories I have for Christmas. When I wrote my book Veils Rising I took the memories I had of Christmas growing up in St. Thomas. There is a different feeling to Christmas on the beautiful island where I grew up. When the holiday approached I would feel an excitement in the air. I’ve always equated Christmas with the smell of the baking of carrot cake, tart, and sweet bread. The sound of the steel pan playing a Christmas Carol. There is nothing like it.
One of my favorite memories was the Christmas carolers who performed in Emancipation Garden. I still remember my first time I went. I was in awe of all the various team of carolers that were there. Singing and having fun. Those in the audience joined in. One year especially I remember there was a friendly bet between two groups. One called themselves The Non-Carolers. And from the name you guessed it. The non-carolers didn’t sing all that well. Yet their enthusiasm and the good-natured rivalry between the two groups entertained everyone. It was a carol sing off that had people talking for a long time. It enhanced a tradition and became one. It was a Christmas memory that I treasure to this day.
In Veils Rising I mention briefly some of the things that I remembered that made holidays in St. Thomas so special when I grew up. In addition I wanted to explore some myths and then change them to make them my own. Dilana Storm a Zuri Maji who can’t wait for Christmas to be over. All the holiday cheer is bringing back painful memories. Magni Taggart is looking for someone to help him find a lost family heirloom. When he meets Dilana he is taken off guard by the chemistry they feel. Dilana’s travels lead her to St. Thomas during Christmas. It will be a Christmas that Dilana will not forget.
Here is the blurb for my Christmas story.
Veils Rising
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Rarities Incorporated ~ Book Three
Dilana Storm only wants Christmas to be over. All the holiday cheer is bringing back painful memories. Even the raunchy revelry of the annual party at Rarities Inc. cannot jump-start her holiday spirit. An unexpected visitor sets her on a wild ride that even she, a Zuri Maji, never expected.
Magni Taggart is used to following his instincts. They lead him to Rarities Inc. to search for his lost family heirloom. He never expected to meet an unusual woman who wakens all his primitive senses. For a man who trusts his instincts there is only one thing to do.
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Even though I now live in New York I still observe the traditions of baking for the holidays and giving it to family and friends. I hope you enjoyed my non-carolers memory.
What are some of your holiday memories?
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Taige Crenshaw is a multi-published author with books available at Ellora’s Cave Publishing, Liquid Silver Books, Loose Id, and Total-E-Bound. Taige has been enthralled with the written word from time she picked up her first book. It wasn’t long before she started to make up her own tales of romance. With novels set in today, in alternate dimensions, or in the future she writes with adventure, fun sassy heroine’s, and sexy 
hero’s. Always hard at work creating new and exciting places Taige can be found curled up with a hot novel with exciting characters when she is not creating her own. Join her in the fun, frolic, interesting people and far reaches of the world in her novels. You can find out more about Taige at her website: http://www.taigecrenshaw.com or blog: http://www.taigecrenshaw.com/blog.
One of my favorite holiday memories was going to visit Santa at the big Macy’s store in San Francisco. It was a huge event for us, that included a visit through the toy store to work on our lists. After that we would head to the store roof where they had a Christmas carnival with rides, popcorn and apple cider. It was always freezing cold, but I can still remember all the squeeling and laughter. Great memory days.
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Happy Holidays Taige
naiyastclare@yahoo.com One of my holiday memories is when my dad was away for Christmas. We weren’t sure if he was coming home. On Christmas morning we were opening gifts when he came home. I was so excited and sat in his lap as we opened gifts. It was a great time with lots of fun and cheer.
One of my holiday memories is when my dad was away for Christmas. We weren’t sure if he was coming home. On Christmas morning we were opening gifts when he came home. I was so excited and sat in his lap as we opened gifts. It was a great time with lots of fun and cheer.
Christmas is always been special. I lvoe the memories of whent he kids were young and I made a a Santa suit for my kids. I told them that when Santa comes he may need to change and we had some clothes for him if he got his other suit dirty.
I love Christmas time!! Why favorite times were when my children were little, but now I really enjoy my grandchildren. My youngest is 4 and my oldest is 23. I still enjoy seeing the oldest as well as the youngest when opening their presents and talking, eating, and enjoying themselves.
Cathy M – Thanks for sharing your memory. Sounds like fun. Happy Holidays to you too.
Naiya St. Clare – Really great holiday memory.
Debby – That sounds such a great memory. Lots of fun and family together.
Judy Cox –Family is such a great thing. Lots of fun.
I enjoyed reading all your comments.
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