Christmas in the Sixties, when Christmas Eve was the most exciting night of the year and Christmas dinner meant roast chicken and the thrilling possibility of a silver sixpence in the Christmas pudding.

On her way to London for some last-minute Christmas shopping, Marie meets old flame Johnny. Marie looks at the ring on her finger and asks, could she, should she rekindle their relationship? In Chelmsford friends Linda and Sandra are out on the town. Everyone is dressed in their best. Everyone is looking for a Christmas kiss. A mysterious Christmas card, a school nativity play, a fireman’s Christmas shift, dancing in a retirement home and more – a collection of poignant and funny short stories to warm your heart.