#countdown to christmas 2024

[hallmarktheheartoftv]

Jingle Bell Run

[rndmpeep]

I'm mostly posting this here for my own reference, but here's Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas Schedule for 2024.

[mcytadventevent]

@syneester is creating for Day Two:

Prompt: Pillow Fort

Their piece is art, featuring Pearl, Grian, Scar, Impulse, and Mumbo (Boatem)!

Credit Links:

https://www.tumblr.com/syneester

https://bsky.app/profile/syneester.bsky.social

[ilikecarsandlike4people]

Day 16: Stargazing⭐

[a-romantics-guide-to-life]

⋆𖠰₊⟡ ˚❆ 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰 ❆˚ ⟡₊𖠰⋆

𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: coriolanus snow x fem reader

𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: just a regular day snow day with Snow; aka now that coriolanus has you in his arms, he doesn't intend on letting you go

𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬: just pure fluff : ) very short n sweet

𝐚/𝐧: welcome to my version of 12 days of christmas! been in the holiday mood so.... i hope you enjoy!

𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭

The winter wonderland outside your window kept you and the man next to you snuggled up in bed. The weather outside was frightful, but the fire in your fireplace was so delightful. And since you and Coriolanus had no place to go, it was a fine day for cuddling underneath the snow white sheets.

Coryo couldn’t think of a better day to have, especially during the harsh winter where just going outside for fresh air could kill you from sickness. He swears that's how the Senator from last year, the one who you had joked was knocking on Heaven’s door, passed away suddenly before the annual Holiday Gala all those politicians held. Of course, there was a ton of conspiracy surrounding the deadly winter Capitol season ranging from assassins hidden in the snow injecting victims with a poison to Rebels spreading a toxic gas to the water that became snow.

You and Coryo didn't believe it one bit but that didn’t stop you from lying to the awful politicians Coryo had to deal with on a day to day basis just so that you could spend some time with your husband.

“Coriolanus?”

He raises himself onto his elbow, his hand coming up to stroke your flushed cheeks. You look up at his bright blue eyes, his hair golden in the faint sunlight. He admired you, his eyes trailing down your perfect face, your robed body. 

He was completely taken with you. Consumed by your love and desire, your unadulterated care for him when no one else would even dare look at him afraid of the power he had. Coriolanus had been feared which had been effective when rising to the top of the Capitol’s corrupt power system but so so so tiring when it came to his house at the end of the day. It was so damn lonely so much so that Coriolanus often found himself wondering if love was even real.

And then you happened and he never doubted it ever again.

“Yes, my dear?”

You smile, setting yourself up to lean against the headboard of your opulent bed. The dark oak of the frame, rich with engravings and gold painted ridges. Leaning forward, you press your forehead to his, your hair so messy it starts to tickle his ears and neck.

“I love you.”

He smiles, wrapping his hand gently around your neck, his thumb continuing to stroke your cheek. When you nuzzle your nose to his, Coryo’s heart leaps out of his chest. 

Lovely, he admires, you are absolutely lovely.

He leans in, pressing his lips to yours. You sigh, wrapping your arm around his torso, his pale skin warming your arm. He nearly growls as he pulls you to him further. He kisses you senseless as he sends the two of you tumbling down in a fit of laughter.

Coryo starts to kiss his way down your neck to your collarbone where he leans in and rests his cheek on your neck. You giggle, chest heaving from the movement while his arms come to your sides and tickle you.

“Noooo Coryo! Stop! I can’t stop laughing!” You scream as Coryo smiles at the effect his hands have on your sides. His fingers move as if he is playing a beautiful piano symphony across your heavenly body. He smiles as he admires how you look, the cool white sunlight lighting your face. You glance outside to the snow falling right outside your window.

“What are you thinking about my dearest?” He asked you, bringing your hand to his lips, kissing each knuckle on the hand before kissing each of your winter kissed fingertips.

“It’s really snowing out there Coryo.”

“Indeed it is,” he sighs before laying down next to you once more, his arm moving your body closer to his, “grateful for it too. Means I can spend time with my wife rather than those fossilized politicians.”

You laugh, “that too love. What I was thinking of was more along the lines of…”

You crawl on top of him, your hair draping on either side of his face, plush lips pressing kisses to his nose and face.

“Snow lands on top.”

Coryo smirked, growling as he flipped you underneath him before ravishing his wife.

[foxesscramble]

AFTG Advent Calendar: Day One

Hot Chocolate - Pillow Fights - Bookstore AU || "What did I do to deserve you?"

Andrew Minyard x Neil Josten

@allforthegamebingo

Boom

Neil shuddered from his spot on the couch. The rain was slapping against the windows as the wind whipped through the trees outside. A steady tap, tap, tap. Neil stared blankly at the wall; a small section of the white paint was chipping off of the wall. He and Andrew had tried to hang a picture there once, but the wall put up more of a fight than either of them had anticipated. 

It was drawing closer to 4 in the morning, but Neil couldn’t find it in himself to sleep. He knew a lot of people would have been lulled to sleep by the storm. He knew for a fact that Matt would be passed out in his bed right now; rain always brought a sense of peace to him. Neil wished he could feel that sense of peace right now. 

His eyes stayed open, a loud voice echoing in his head reminding him that loud noises meant people could sneak up easier. Sharp nails gripping his jaw and yanking harshly. You do not sleep during storms, Abram. They cover footsteps. If you can’t hear something as quiet as footfall, then we’re dead. You stay awake.

Another shiver runs down his spine as the room lights up briefly. Neil shook his head and tore his eyes away from the wall. His eyes caught on a shadow in the hallway, and Neil couldn’t help his visceral reaction. His body jerked sideways as his heart jumped into his throat. Andrew blinked bleary eyes at him as he shuffled his sock-clad feet closer to the coach. “Neil?” He took a moment to slow his rabbiting heart before answering in a croaky voice, “I’m fine.” 

Andrew rubbed his hand over his eye an unimpressed look on his face. “It’s four in the morning. Why are you in the living room?” Neil let his eyes sweep across the room as he gave himself a moment to sort his thoughts. He wouldn’t lie to Andrew, but the full answer felt too raw. “Don’t like storms.” Andrew’s eyes seemed to sharpen a bit as he woke up, and he studied Neil’s face for a moment. He tried his best not to squirm under Andrew's gaze, willing his body to still, and only then did he realize his hands were shaking.

Andrew must have decided it wasn’t the right time to push and instead sighed heavily before making it the rest of the way to the couch. He flopped down sluggishly, dragging the blanket lying over the back of the couch with him. He reached for the remote before lying down, his head hovering over Neil’s lap as if waiting for permission. “Yes,” Neil whispers softly. Andrew’s head settled gently on Neil’s thigh. He found himself settling back into the couch as well, the last bits of tension draining away. Andrew scrolled through different channels before coming across the Wizard of Oz and turning the volume down. 

They sat in comfortable silence for a while, the buzz of the old TV and the raging storm the only sounds that filled the room. Faint jingles made their way toward them as Sir and King trotted toward them. King meowed grumpily as he jumped onto the back of the couch to curl up. Neil watched as Sir climbed up after King, getting comfortable curled around the other cat. 

He hovered his hand over Andrew’s head, a silent yes or no. Andrew lifted his head to look at Neil’s hand before nodding and placing his head down once more. Neil let his hand drop the rest of the way and took a deep breath in. Andrew himself brought a sense of security, but that, combined with the soft glow of the TV and the purring by his head, had the voices in Neil’s head go quiet. 

His fingers slid smoothly through Andrew’s golden strands; his dull nails scratched against Andrew’s scalp. He felt more than saw Andrew’s shiver and smiled softly to himself. He let his head drop to the back of the couch as his eyes drifted closed.

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When Neil left in the morning for his daily run, he made sure to leave a mug of hot chocolate on the table for Andrew. An unspoken thank you for being there for him when he was tired and unsure of what was going on. Neil knew that Andrew had his back, and he knew that he had Andrew’s, but it still sent a wave of shock through him every time he saw it in action. 

Putting his earbuds in, he slipped silently out of the apartment.

[toruandmidori]

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[alittlebitbethany]

Hi everybody Yesterday I returned from a fantastic and very christmassy trip to Brugge with my family We had a fantastic time and I’m very grateful for the opportunity. My Mum took this photo of my Elphaba doll and me at the Wicked Christmas tree at St Pancreas International. It’s brilliant and I heartily recommend visiting it if you love Wicked . This is my photo for Day 6 of A Very Dolly Christmas Countdown 2024 . Image Description: a picture of a blonde woman wearing an orange puffer jacket holding a Elphaba doll standing next to a mechanical head of Jeff Goldblum.

[the-purple-gremlin]

Trouble with the tree?

11 Days Left

[twinkle-twinkle-up-above]

Carry On Countdown 2024 Day 20: Teeth

There was blood on my face and hands. I licked away all that I could, then I went looking for more.

@carryon-countdown

[shadowisabean]

Day 5 Doggie Advent Calendar 🐶🗓️

[hallmarktheheartoftv]

Holiday Crashers

[christmas-countdown530]

96 Days Till Christmas!!

[mcytadventevent]

@aurnadri is creating for Day Four:

Prompt: Movie Night

Their piece is art, featuring Evbo and Seawatt!

Credit Links:

https://www.tumblr.com/aurnadri

https://x.com/Aurndri

[ilikecarsandlike4people]

Day 15: You'll share, right?🥺🍬

[a-romantics-guide-to-life]

⋆𖠰₊⟡ ˚❆ 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 ❆˚ ⟡₊𖠰⋆

happy holiday season! here's my special countdown to christmas special where every day from december 14 to christmas, a new holiday themed fic will be out. mainly tom blyth characters (plus one VERY self-indulgent draco malfoy one), hope you enjoy!

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐧𝐨𝐰 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

coriolanus snow x fem reader just a regular day snow day with Snow; aka now that coriolanus has you in his arms, he doesn't intend on letting you go 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

alex nilsen x fem reader warm freshly baked brown butter chocolate chip cookies? a staple of your's and alex's holiday routine 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲, .❆ ִֶָ࣪

single dad! billy the kid x fem reader christmas is just around the corner so you and billy help kara write her wishlist to santa (technically falls underneath the single dad hockey player universe) 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

billy the kid x fem reader you and billy take choosing a tree very seriously. better known as snowy forest shenanigans 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐢 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢'𝐦 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

alex nilsen x fem reader even though alex loathes cringey holiday rom coms, he'd sit through hundreds of them just for you (talk about corny and cliche) 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

draco malfoy x fem reader the weekly hogsmeade trip has always been magical, especially during the winter, but the holiday present rush? you and draco both agreed that it was a bloody mess 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

coriolanus snow x fem reader coryo's first holiday dinner as a presidential canidate, what could possibly go wrong? answer; everything, especially when you wore that red dress 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢'𝐦𝐚 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐞 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

alex nilsen x fem reader teaching kids was much more fun that high school seniors, especially when they manage to catch mrs.claus kissing santa underneath the mistletoe 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐢𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 ‘𝐞𝐦 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

billy the kid x fem reader "there we go baby, string 'em up nicely now" "how is it possible for you to make decorating a tree sound sexy?" 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐢 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐨r .❆ ִֶָ࣪

alex nilsen x fem reader alex loves surprising you early for christmas, how? well, thats a good question 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐢 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

dad! coriolanus snow x fem reader you are coryo were supposed to be stealthy about setting up the presents underneath the tree, if only you two weren't so noisy 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒

࣪ ִֶָ ❆. 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 .❆ ִֶָ࣪

billy the kid x fem reader you loved christmas as did billy. although, sometimes it felt like you loved the holiday that you two met on more than the man himself 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓