A FESTIVE FEAST is a showcase for a range of authors of Christmas short stories. At Christmas time: Being dressed up in an elf costume can lead to a funny adventure and romance; A luxurious engagement party can become an emotional rollercoaster; Revisiting the past can help you embrace the spirit of Christmas again; A chance encounter can lead to love; A stranger's gift can lead to an unexpected windfall; A Christmas Fairy can excite and amuse; A second chance can lead to a better life; A little Nutcracker soldier can find a family again; And a little girl can get her Christmas wish. Just remember one thing, it's Christmas, so it's a time for reflection, food and a lot of fun. The New Year is nearly upon you, a time to make new resolutions. Let the next challenge of your life begin."