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Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas
Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas | Stephanie Barron
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Jane Austen turns sleuth in this delightful murder mystery set over the twelve days of a Regency-Era Christmas party. Christmas Eve, 1814: Jane Austen has been invited to spend the holiday with family and friends at The Vyne, the gorgeous ancestral home of the wealthy and politically prominent Chute family. As the year fades and friends begin to gather beneath the mistletoe for the twelve days of Christmas festivities, Jane and her circle are in a celebratory mood: Mansfield Park is selling nicely; Napoleon has been banished to Elba; British forces have seized Washington, DC; and on Christmas Eve, John Quincy Adams signs the Treaty of Ghent, which will end a war nobody in England really wanted. Jane, however, discovers holiday cheer is fleeting. One of the Yuletide revelers dies in a tragic accident, which Jane immediately views with suspicion. If the accident was in fact murder, the killer is one of Janes fellow snow-bound guests. With clues scattered amidst cleverly crafted charades, dark secrets coming to light during parlor games, and old friendships returning to haunt the Christmas parties, whom can Jane trust to help her discover the truth and stop the killer from striking again? From the Hardcover edition.
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Pickpick

#Pemberlittens It's time for #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong discussion!

*Spoilers in comments.

Crinoline_Laphroaig 1️⃣ & 2️⃣ - Combining these. Jemima and her outfits. I just love them! Mrs Austen was really fun in this one. Her calling James a spoilsport and a prig. And “Do not be waspish, Mary,” my mother suggested serenely. “It cannot recommend you to your friends, and must provide fodder for your enemies.”

Also James splashing Mary in the face with wine when she fake swooned.
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Crinoline_Laphroaig 3️⃣ “The Aunts are faeries,” Caroline retorted snubbingly. Being an Auntie I love this line.

4️⃣ I'll take quiet with a book over charades and cranky people.

5️⃣ I couldn't be Candor I would be afraid of hurting feelings. But I could do an over the top Duchess Highinstep.

6️⃣ I'm fascinating by the Twelve Days of Christmas Celebrations.
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Crinoline_Laphroaig 7️⃣ Imagining I was enjoying the gaities of Christmas with Jane was fun. Especially since it's been over 100F/37C most of the time.

In August we're off to London with Jane and The Waterloo Map. As we continue counting down to the Release of Jane and the Final Mystery. 🎩📖📚
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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I hope you have enjoyed what Jane calls “the gaieties” of Christmas.
🎄📖📚

*Discussion Post will be up sometime Monday.

#janeandtheexcellentreadalong
#janeinjuly #pemberlittens

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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And we're off to the Twelfth Night Ball! 🎭
#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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dabbe
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I jumped in late on this one and didn't know it was the 12th book in the series. Having the idolized author Jane Austen as the detective in these series was such fun! A cozy yet well-researched holiday tale of murder in the world of Austen, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the actual 12 Days of Christmas and how they were celebrated as well as the mysterious deaths at The Vyne. If you love Austen, you'll enjoy this detective tale.

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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The Eleventh Day is all about preparations for Twelfth Night party.

One of these days I'm going to attempt to make a Twelfth Night Cake. 📖🎄🎂

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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The comfort of tea on a cold winter morning. 🫖📖🎄

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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July 🥵 or January 🥶?

Yesterday I was out and about in Tulsa and my car thermometer read 102F/39C. I could really use some January cold right now.

How about you?

#JaneInJuly #Pemberlittens
#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong

Ruthiella Yes! I could do with some cool! 1y
dabbe 🥶❄️💨🌨️☔️ Sometimes there just aren't enough emojis. 🤣 1y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @dabbe all the emojis! 1y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Ruthiella I spent the day in Talequah, Ok. It was only 97 today. 😆 1y
dabbe @Crinoline_Laphroaig 🤩🤗😍 1y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Party like it's 1815. 8️⃣📖🎄

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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I love this tradition of letting the old year out and the new year in. 🕛🥂🍾

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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When I originally read Jane and the Twelve Days of Christmas for my #JaneandtheYear2020 Readalong I remarked that this quote described my 2020. This time reading, after the House Fire, it spoke to me because books have been such a comfort.
❤️📖📚

#JaneInJuly #Pemberlittens
#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Eggnog? Yay or Nay?

Myself - if someone else is making and it has lots of booze. Although not for Christmas in July. Weather must be cold. 🥚5️⃣🎄

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Twists, Turns, and The Plot Thickens.
🎱🎄4️⃣

#janeinjuly #pembeelittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Day 2 of #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong Christmas in July - Tea in bed! I'm quite envious of Jane's morning.🫖2️⃣🎄

#Pemberlittens #JaneInJuly

*I'm adding links to my Bookstagram because I've add music there. If you are interested: instagram.com/p/Cu4…

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Day 1 of #JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong Christmas in July and we're off to a house party complete with Yulelog.

As an Auntie myself, I can get behind this theory. ❤❤❤❤❤

Sadly I can't do sound of crackling yule log here. But you can see over on my Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu1-h_gJ8-5/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens #firstdayofchristmas

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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And we are off....Prologue - Christmas Eve:
“Such gaieties as we shall have,” Cassandra attempted, hastening to remove her gloves, the better to wrestle with her bonnet, “now that Christmas is upon us.” “Twelve days entire of rank frivolity,” I agreed sardonically.
🎁📖 🎩❄️🎄

#janeinjuly #pemberlittens
#janeandtheexcellentreadalong

*If you're no longer wanting to be tagged please feel free to let me know.

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LitsyEvents
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repost for @Crinoline_Laphroaig:

#JaneandTheExcellentReadalong Christmas in July starts tomorrow #Pemberlittens!

This is one of my favorites in the series.... Jane 12 made me want to reread whole series which I did with #JaneAndTheYear2020. It's become a Christmas Tradition. Looking forward to #JaneInJuly.

original post:
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2611052

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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#JaneandTheExcellentReadalong Christmas in July starts tomorrow #Pemberlittens!

This is one of my favorites in the series. Goodreads tells me I first read over the 12 Days of Christmas 2018/2019. I had lost track of this series and hadn't read several of the middle books. Jane 12 made me want to reread whole series which I did with #JaneAndTheYear2020. It's become a Christmas Tradition. Looking forward to #JaneInJuly. 📖🎁🎄

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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#JaneAndTheExcellentReadalong is celebrating #ChristmasInJuly!

This will be my 4X reading. (Thanks Goodreads for keeping track of that.) Usually I start reading on Christmas Eve and read along the 12 Days of Christmas. I've worked out a Schedule for July.

I'll be sharing Spoiler Free things that I saved from my #JaneAndTheYear2020 Readalong. Spoilers in the July 31 Discussion post. 📖🎁🎄

#janeinjuly
#pemberlittens
#12daysofchristmas

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Sparklemn
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Fun read for the holidays. Definitely interested in trying the series. #bookbub

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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I love revisiting 'what Jane calls “the gaieties” of the Christmas season two hundred years ago.' This one goes back on my #forevershelf. Later this month I'll be rereading #janeandthewaterloomap in anticipation of Feb 8th Release of #janeandtheyearwithoutasummer.
#janeandthetwelvedaysofchristmas
#beingajaneaustenmystery

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mcctrish Oh I need this series in my life 3y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @mcctrish they're so wonderful! 3y
Cathythoughts Lovely picture 💫❤️ 3y
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CaramelLunacy I have only read the first few, but these are so much fun. I must pick back up again. 3y
DivineDiana Now that I finished this one, I need a copy for my forever shelf! ❤️ 3y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @CaramelLunacy that was me. I jumped around and then finally read them all #JaneandtheYear2020 and this one I've read 3 times now. 3y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @DivineDiana it's a great Holiday Readalong 3y
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DivineDiana
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This was my last audiobook in 2021 and my first in 2022. It was the perfect time for it! I enjoyed the descriptions of Christmas celebrations in England during the Period. Always love the language and manners of the time. Jane Austen as solver of murder mystery was delightful. Plot complicated. I do believe reading the print copy would have helped. Ended with a Children‘s Ball on Twelfth Night and thus, the photograph. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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"As the parlour clock began to strike twelve, I opened the kitchen door to let the Old Year out. Then I hurried along the passage to the parsonage hall, and on the stroke of twelve, threw wide the front door to let the New Year in."
Happy New Year! ???

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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And yet we are still eating. 😋
#janeandthetwelvedaysofchristmas

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DivineDiana
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Current and timely Hoopla audiobook. #blameitonlitsy

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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As an Auntie I wholeheartedly agree with this statement❣
#janeandthetwelvedaysofchristmas

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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The First Day: "The snow ceased to fall during the night, and it was a sparkling world that greeted us this Christmas morning." - Quite a different tale here in Oklahoma. Can't remember a time I've set outside on Christmas Morning. It's currently 64F/18C.
So my #literarytravels are taking me to ?? w/#janeandthetwelvedaysofchristmas & Georgie from #royalspyness.

Happy Christmas! ???
#holidaytimelinereadalongs

Bookzombie Merry Christmas!🎄 3y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Prologue - Christmas Eve:
“Such gaieties as we shall have,” Cassandra attempted, hastening to remove her gloves, the better to wrestle with her bonnet, “now that Christmas is upon us.” “Twelve days entire of rank frivolity,” I agreed sardonically.

We're having a weird warm snap with forecast record highs for Christmas Eve and Day. Today we listened; tomorrow we might actually set outside and read. 🎄

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Laughterhp
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Bailedbailed

Officially bailing on my #BookSpin for the month of December. I tried to read this one last year too and just thought it was me. Tried again this year and this book is pretty boring to me. I‘m officially bailing and won‘t give it a third try!

#BookSpinBingo
#TeamGameSleigher

Bookwormjillk I had trouble with this one too. Eventually switched to audio just to finish it, but it was a chore. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Sometimes a book just isn't the right fit. Sorry this one didn't work for you, but I think you definitely gave it a chance!!! 3y
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merelybookish
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The author clearly loves re-creating Jane Austen's world and seemed to put more effort into describing Regency Christmas traditions than in creating a mystery. But it eventually got going and nothing was too obvious. It was pleasant and seasonal if a bit too slow and too long. Between a so-so and a pick.
Fulfills the Agatha Raisin/amateur sleuth prompt for #CloakandDaggerChristmas

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candc320
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I really enjoyed this audiobook! While it‘s definitely slower than the contemporary stories I‘ve been listening to lately I liked the old-fashioned feeling and the mystery at the heart of the story (which I didn‘t guess, which is always good). 🌟🌟🌟🌟 26 points for team #mistletoemaniacs #wintergames2021 . Also used as the free space on my #averymerrybingo board!

Jadams89 🎉🎄👍🏻🎅🏻 3y
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JenlovesJT47
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Bailedbailed

I read the first book in this series and was underwhelmed, but decided to give this a try since it‘s been on my radar the last few years. I DNF very rarely, but this is my first DNF of the year. I got 2 hours in and was bored to tears. The characters seem stuffy without much personality. Life is too short to read books you aren‘t enjoying!

#JaneAusten
#Christmas

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CrowCAH
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#BookBub deal!

$1.99 on Amazon

mabell Thanks!! 3y
CrowCAH @mabell you‘re welcome! I‘ve read this book and it was a fun mystery novel! 3y
mabell @CrowCAH It had good reviews! I read the prologue and already got sucked in 😊 It‘s also available in hoopla on audio, but I thought for $2 I could also have the book! 3y
CrowCAH @mabell oh neat! I love utilizing the library‘s digital library! Enjoy 😊 3y
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Texreader
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Ebook on sale today. #wintergamesreads

Sparklemn I picked it up today!! 👍 3y
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CrowCAH
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#LovePrevails #MissingPersonDay

It‘s always the missing person of the party who is murdered. Good thing Jane Austen is on the case!

Eggs This sounds so good!!! 4y
CrowCAH @Eggs yes, they‘re creative mysteries, with the use of more logic and noticing details. 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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1st Finished Book of 2021! I've been doing a lot of Timeline Readalongs and made a start on Chapter a Day War & Peace, just haven't finished anything until now. 🤓
#janeandtheyear2020andbeyond

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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It's time for the Twelfth Night Ball. 🎭
#janeandtheyear2020andbeyond

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Anybody ever made a Twelfth Night Cake? Would love to try.
I have British Baking Book: The History of British Baking, Savory and Sweet. It has a recipe but I couldn't find any Fondant on my last grocery run. Forgot to order some. Next Year? 🎂
#janeandtheyear2020andbeyond

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Tea please! A very short Chapter today. 🫖
#janeandtheyear2020andbeyond

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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This Heroine has been doing laundry while listening to audio books. We were out of jammies! 😱🧺9️⃣
#janeandtheyear2020andbeyond

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Different year. Same hope. 1️⃣🥂🍾
#janeandtheyear2020andbeyond

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MidnightBookGirl
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I DNFED this book, but I got over 40% in. I was just BORED. It pains me to say that, because I love Austen, but I just didn't care. #WinterGames2020 #MerryReaders #HolidayRead @Clwojick

*Litsy won't let me post Bail reviews.

Tamra I bailed too! 😏 4y
Kimberlone Same! 4y
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kspenmoll
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#decemberstats #wrapup
4 books- 2 mysteries,1 historical fiction, 1 contemporary fiction
3 audiobooks- all mysteries

#sundaybuddyread #Pemberlittens

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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I want to do this. Sadly I have no parlour clock that chimes. Will have to download some chimes for my phone alarm.

Our New Year's Eve/Day Traditions aren't changing that much. Never been go out on the town people. I do always dress up even to drink champagne at home. In a normal year I would invite a few friends. Obviously this year that's not happening. Food Traditions stay the same, just in smaller quantities. ⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig New Year's Eve - Raclette. Wonderful meal of potatoes & cheese with a side of pineapple that were first served in Switzerland. Heavy meal. Perfect for a night you're staying up late. Dessert is Commander's Palace
Chocolate Molten Souffles. ⬇️
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Crinoline_Laphroaig New Year's Day - Mary Kay Andrews
fabulous Grits & Greens Casserole. Recipe is on her website or in her Beach House Cookbook. Grits, Cheese, & Butter. Served with Bloody Mary's. It's my favorite Brunch EVER! And it soaks up the Booze.

Supper is Blackeyed Pea Soup for luck. Served with cornbread. ⬇️
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Crinoline_Laphroaig Best of all everything can be prepped ahead of time. Leaving me time to sip champagne by the fire.
🥳🕛🥔🧀🍍 🥂🍾🕙🌽🥬😋
#whatareyoureadingnewyearseve
#janeandtheyear2020 #yuleloveit
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Deblovestoread Happy New Year! 4y
kspenmoll Happy New Year!!!! 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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This pretty much sums up my 2020. 📚
#janeandtheyear2020

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Eggnog? Yay or Nay?
#janeandtheyear2020

PurpleTulipGirl One small glass a year. Rum is optional. 4y
inthegreensandblues I love egg nog! Though usually prefer with no alcohol even though I like other cocktails 4y
Deblovestoread No, thank you. 4y
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Bookzombie I haven‘t ever had egg nog. 4y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Used to love the stuff - now just a small glass on Christmas Eve, more for tradition and camaraderie than anything else! Afterwards I prefer to curl up with a nice pour of a peaty Scotch. 👍 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Bookzombie @PurpleTulipGirl @inthegreensandblues @Kdgordon88 last year was the first time I've had any. It was at a cookie swap. Not sure if it was homemade. The host was a Chef so I assume it was good stuff and why I liked it. I also like Brandy Milk Punch Cocktail which is similar. I'm with @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Scotch is always my favorite! 4y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Brandy Milk Punch is YUM!! 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I need to make that over the holiday weekend. 4y
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Bookwormjillk
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Mehso-so

I couldn‘t really get into this book, and eventually ended up switching to audio just to finish. I really wanted to like it though so I‘m blaming 2020 and planning on trying again next year. Also I learned a new word that I am embracing (minus the beer) - nuncheon. #WinterGames2020 #ReadNosedReindeer

OutAndAbout Nuncheon was worth the read all by itself! 4y
Tattooedteacher In my school we call a hearty snack on half school days a snunch. 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Twists, Turns, and The Plot Thickens. 🎱🎄4️⃣
#4thdayofchristmas
#yuleloveit
#janeandtheyear2020

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James and Mary are the worst! 💋3️⃣🎄
#yuleloveit
#thirddayofchristmas
#janeandtheyear2020