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The RRRC Advent Calendar
🎄 1-31 December 2020 🎄

* no minimum page requirement
* whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks

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1.I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak,12/02/20
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Task 1 : read a book wit atleast 1 Christmas scene

The RRRC Advent Calendar challenge
December 2020

Tasks completed : 1/24

1. A Very Bossy Christmas
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The RRRC Advent Calendar Challenge
December 2020

My Advent Calendar Challenge (msg 55)

Advent calendar

Books Read: 17


Day 1
🎄Read a book with at least one Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa scene
🎄Merry and Bright ~ 12.02 ★★★
Day 2
🎄It's time to light the candles - read a book which will light up your day
🎄Sex and Other Shiny Objects ~ 12.11 ★★★★
Day 3
🎄Put out a / some decorations for the festive season!
🎄complete! ~ 12.06
Day 4
🎄Read a sweet treat of a book
🎄Private Practice ~ 12.05 ★★★
Day 5
🎄Read a book with stars or snowflakes on the cover
🎄One Hundred Christmas Proposals ~ 12.07 ★★★
Day 6
🎄Its a feast! Add a few books to your TBR that you can't wait to read
🎄Mistletoe in Paradise, One More Round, Lethal Balance ~ added 12.08



Day 7
🎄Its winter and its the festive season in the northern hemisphere. Read a book set in winter
🎄A Gansett Island Christmas ~ 12.12 ★★★★
Day 8
🎄Read a book with an MC who works with food or loves cooking or the colour gold on the cover
🎄Sweep of the Blade ~ 12.09 ★★★★
Day 9
🎄Tis the season of giving. Send a PM to a GR friend with a book recommendation. Send to as many GR friends as you like, but please make sure at least one of those friends is in this challenge
🎄done! ~ 12.10
Day 10
🎄For half of the world, Christmas is a hot day. Read a book set in summer
🎄Well Played ~ 12.18 ★★★
Day 11
🎄Read a book with a stocking, tree, decoration or present on the cover
🎄Christmas Dinner ~ 12.19 ★★★
Day 12
🎄The dreidel sides spell the phrase 'A great miracle happened there'. Find a little time for yourself today and do something just for you Finding time just for us can be a miracle!
🎄Went shopping and found a gift for me! ~ 12.12



Day 13
🎄Carolling is a tradition over Christmas. Read a historical book, a book with a musician or with a cover model wearing a hat.
🎄Running Wild ~ 12.14 ★★★
Day 14
🎄Read a book with bright colors on the cover
🎄Bone Appetit ~ 12.27 ★★★★
Day 15
🎄Add a book to your TBR by one of your favorite authors
🎄What You See ~ added 12.16
Day 16
🎄Read a book with yellow, red or green on the cover
🎄Barefoot Season ~ 12.19 ★★★★
Day 17
🎄Read a book with an MC who works in retail or that is set in Europe
🎄A Few Pecans Short of a Pie ~ 12.29 ★★★
Day 18
🎄In this thread, post a picture or a short sentence telling us what the holiday season means to you
🎄Holiday season means family and doing Christmas, holiday things together like cookie decorating!




Day 19
🎄Many people go back to their families for a few days in the holiday season - read a book set in a small community, town or village
🎄Almost Just Friends ~ 12.25 ★★★★
Day 20
🎄Read a book set with family or friends
🎄Champagne Toast ~ 12.20 ★★★
Day 21
🎄Even the Royals wear ugly festive sweaters 😉 Wear an ugly sweater or item of clothing today
🎄Done! I actually wear a festive item everyday during December, even if it's just socks!
Day 22
🎄Reindeer do the hard yards getting those presents out. Put your feet up and read a short Christmas story
🎄White Hot Christmas ~ 12.30 ★★★
Day 23
🎄Read a book with a something knitted on the cover
🎄Sweep with Me ~ 12.26 ★★★★
Day 24
🎄Read a longer book over the rest of the break
🎄One Night Stand-In ~ 12.29 ★★★★

Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Advent Calendar
🎅🎄1-31 December 2020 🎅🎄

🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️

*Mama's Calendar*

Tasks completed : 0/24

01. Christmas scene
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☃️🎄❤️ Love it!!

I am going to try this

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1. Read a book with at least one Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa scene Yuletide Hearts 12/7/2020

2 Book to light up your day

Christmas in Winter Hill 12/10/2020

3 Put out/up some decorations for the holiday
Nativity Set 12/3/2020

4 Sweet Treat One Sweet Christmas 12/07/2020

5. Star or Snowflakes on cover The Christmas Star 12/10/2020

6 add books everyday all day long lol even when I wasn't reading that much no problem DONE 12/06/2020

7 Set in Winter Winter Watch 12/19/2020

8. MC works in food industry A Dash Of Love 12/11/2020

9. book recommendation Sent book recommendation to two people 12/11/2020

10. Set in Summer Sun-Kissed Christmas 12/11/2020

11. stocking, tree, decoration or presents on coverFamily Blessings 12/20/2020

12. Do something for yourself today
I took a long s long walk at a park that has a nature trail. So refreshing 12/12/2020

13. historical romance A Talent for Temptation 12/19/2020

14. bright colored book Never Say Never 12/25/2020

15. add a book to TBR by favorite author

16. yellow, green or red on cover Wishes for Christmas12/21/2020

17. set in europeChristmas at Frozen Falls

18. short sentence telling what holiday season means to us.

The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Gods love for us. 12/18/2020

19. set in small community, town or village Ledstow, England A Yorkshire Christmas 12/22/2020

20. set with family or friends Making Spirits Bright 12/23/2020

21.wear an ugly sweater done 12/21/2020

22. Put your feet p and read a short book Just Curious 12/25/2020

23. Something knitted on cover

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#6 is something I do way too often lol! I'm always looking on other people's lists and finding new shiny titles :)

Fran wrote: "#6 is something I do way too often lol! I'm always looking on other people's lists and finding new shiny titles :)"

Me too! That is why I'm struggling with what to add right now. I think I'll go check out your shelf... 😉

MountainKat wrote: "Fran wrote: "#6 is something I do way too often lol! I'm always looking on other people's lists and finding new shiny titles :)"

Me too! That is why I'm struggling with what to add right now. I th..."

I thought I'd have a problem finding something new to add, cos I've done some serious book shopping over the last couple of weeks through the sales...

...Sadly no. Found a few more 😉🤣

FOR 6 I added 7 books did you want me to name the all or just a few

Mariana wrote: "The RRRC Advent Calendar
🎄 1-31 December 2020 🎄

* no minimum page requirement
* whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks

Tasks completed : 6/24

1. The Christmas Blanket ..."

hey guys, so is it okay if I consider a task done if DNFed a book?

Hi Mary - no need to list the books you added unless you want to... just saying ‘done’ is fine 😊

Hi Mariana - it’s totally up to you. This is purely for your enjoyment, so you can abandon the book and call it done or pick another if you prefer,,.

Thanks, Jane!

Do books have to be read in order or can I skip a box until later in the month if I can complete tasks in other boxes opened?

Mony wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Advent Calendar
🎅🎄1-31 December 2020 🎅🎄

🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️

*Mama's Calendar*

Tasks completed : 0/24

01. Christmas scene
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Jane (PS) wrote: "Mamacita wrote: "Mama's Advent Calendar
🎅🎄1-31 December 2020 🎅🎄

🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️🎁❄️🎅🤶🦌🎄☃️

*Mama's Calendar*

Tasks completed : 0/24

01. Christmas scene
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Perfect GIF!!"

Thanks ya'll!

Jane (PS) wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Fran wrote: "#6 is something I do way too often lol! I'm always looking on other people's lists and finding new shiny titles :)"

Me too! That is why I'm struggling with what to..."

ROFLMAO!

Hi JoAnne!

You have the entire month of December to compete all of the boxes....so you can open them each day and read for the tasks any time after that - no need to go in order :)

I meant you have to open in order but you don’t have to complete the tasks in order :)

Thanks for answering Fran - was snowed under today with work & RL... 🤗

Fran wrote: "I meant you have to open in order but you don’t have to complete the tasks in order :)"

That's good to know. So far I've been okay but I have to squeeze a few review books in and they probably won't fit the winter/holiday them. Thanks for the quick response.

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2020 December: The Advent Calendar
Duration: 1-31 December 2020

Progress: 6 out of 24

For each day of December leading up to Christmas, click on the link below to access the RRRC Advent Calendar and see what 'task' has been set for you! (Needless to say, there are 24 tasks hidden behind doors on the calendar.)

Advent Calendar

Some tasks involve reading but some are things for you to do at home, on GR or with us. Books can be any length - there is no page minimum. 'Tis the season' so books that fit these festivities (Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa) are the aim, but are not a rule.

Tasks can only be accessed once the day has commenced. If you miss a day, you can go backwards, but you can't see tasks ahead of you.

Tasks open at midnight of the new day in your timezone.

Don't worry if you don't finish each task each day - you have the whole of December to finish your tasks.

Rules
(view spoiler)[* there is no minimum page requirement
* you can only see each day's task once it hits 12.00am in your timezone
* you have the whole month of December to complete your 24 tasks
* starts on 1 December in your timezone (hide spoiler)]

#1: Read a book with at least one Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa scene:
The Christmas Pact by Vi Keeland - ***** - 12/3/2020 - 3 Pages
#2: It's time to light the candles - read a book which will light up your day:
Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews - ***** - 12/9/2020 - 404 Pages
#3: Put out a / some decorations for the festive season!
We put up christmas decorations at my parents house and our house!
#4: Read a sweet treat of a book:
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 12/11/2020 - 870 Pages
#5: Read a book with stars or snowflakes on the cover, a book where the MCs travel, or a book with a religious undertone
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - ***** - 12/14/2020 - 320 Pages
#6: Its a feast! Add a few books to your TBR that you can't wait to read:
Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson - **** - 12/15/2020 - 272 Pages
#7: Its winter and its the festive season in the northern hemisphere. Read a book set in winter.

I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9

Mary wrote: "I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9"

I didn't either, but I looked through people's book lists on page 1, saw a few who seemed to have similar-ish reading styles, and added them as friends! Feel free to add me if you think you can make recommendations for my vibes.

@ Mary ditto - add me in. we'll trade recommendations

Mary wrote: "I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9"

I sent you a friend request Mary, as well as a recommendation :)

feel free to add me. I have mo friends either

Mary wrote: "feel free to add me. I have mo friends either"

sent you a friend request :)

Mary wrote: "I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9"

I'd love to receive a recommendation :)

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1. Read a book with a celebration in it.
Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland
2. Read a book wbich will light up yourbday. This was.sucb a wonderful, unexpected book.
Blinking Lights
3.Read a boom with stars on
4. Read a book set in winter
A Very Merry Manhattan Christmas
5. Add books to my TBR : done lots too
6. Recommend books to friends: on it.
7. Read a book where mc is a chef
Mistletoe & Mystery
8. Read a book set in summer
Sunrise on the Coast
9. Read a vook with mistletoe/tree/gifts on cover
A Fairytale Christmas: An Anthology

And of course the book I finished last night would have worked for today's task! 🤦🏻‍♀️

MountainKat wrote: "And of course the book I finished last night would have worked for today's task! 🤦🏻‍♀️"

Girl. *Looks @ you*

Just switch it around. You can go in any order. They just have to be completed in Dec. Easy Peasy Fix. 👍

Mony wrote: "Mary wrote: "I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9"

I'd love to receive a recommendation :)"

I'll send you one tomorrow :) Been too busy to do anything much on this challenge this week. But its my last busy week before Christmas so plenty of time to catch up :)

Jane (PS) wrote: "Mony wrote: "Mary wrote: "I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9"

I'd love to receive a recommendation :)"

I'll send you one tomorrow :) Been too busy to do anyt..."

Mony wrote: "Mary wrote: "I don't have any friends in this group so I'll have a hard time doing #9"

I'd love to receive a recommendation :)"

Since your profile said you are looking for great PNR and HR, I'll pm you some.

Mamacita wrote: "Just switch it around. You can go in any order. They just have to be completed in Dec. Easy Peasy Fix. 👍 "

Yeah, but I finished it before the day for the task - that feels like cheating to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I am such a rule follower! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I found a book that works - so I'll just read that one instead. 😊

Mary wrote: "feel free to add me. I have mo friends either"

I sent you a friend request as well

MountainKat wrote: "And of course the book I finished last night would have worked for today's task! 🤦🏻‍♀️"

Sent you a friend request so I can check another task off this challenge

This is Christmas for me:



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Jane (PS) wrote: "This is Christmas for me:



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So cool, Jane!

Jane (PS) wrote: "This is Christmas for me:



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Ahhhhh...thanks Jane...beautiful

I know we have a few antipodeans in the group so they would have the same in some cases, but for me that is not only now, but growing up as well!

I was lucky enough as a child to always be at the beach at Christmas - but we'd ALWAYS go for a morning surf, in our new Christmas togs (swimsuits), with our new beach toys, have a soft serve (ice cream) if we could find an open shop, then back home for the big Christmas lunch which was chicken, prawns and salad!

I know its the complete opposite for many :)

Jane (PS) wrote: "I know we have a few antipodeans in the group so they would have the same in some cases, but for me that is not only now, but growing up as well!

I was lucky enough as a child to always be at the..."

you're killing me *sigh*
Here, beautiful light snow, latkes & brisket by our Jewish family members, tourtières by our French-Canadians folk, & turkey dinner & cooked pudding by our Anglo people. For me it's all about the food (cause there's no beach & surfing) ☺️
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Jane (PS) wrote: "I know we have a few antipodeans in the group so they would have the same in some cases, but for me that is not only now, but growing up as well!

I was lucky enough as a child to always be at the..."

Ohh yes, that's my Christmas too! Here in Brazil is always so hot this time of year, we always go to the beach on the 24th and it is always a beautiful day

Though family and friends are important to me at Christmas, I'm not going to share their photos (also they will be a bit more distant this year!). BUT I still get to put up my vintage ornament collection.

Jessica wrote: "

Though family and friends are important to me at Christmas, I'm not going to share their photos (also they will be a bit more distant this year!). BUT I still get to put up my vintage ornament c..."

Beautiful Jessica!!

Mony wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "I know we have a few antipodeans in the group so they would have the same in some cases, but for me that is not only now, but growing up as well!

I was lucky enough as a child t..."

Yum - sounds lovely :)

Mariana wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "I know we have a few antipodeans in the group so they would have the same in some cases, but for me that is not only now, but growing up as well!

I was lucky enough as a child t..."

I love it - so weird for me if Christmas isn't stinking hot. I think I've only ever had one cold Christmas (in Austria I think - Salzburg)...

For me, Christmas is family and traditions! My grandma made my stocking and my kids, I carried on and made the ones for the in-laws and grandkids. We currently have twelve, though two are hidden in this picture. That is only one of the many traditions we have. And nothing is better than a White Christmas - this was last year!

Beautiful Kat!

My mother made stockings for us as well - I think my siblings have continued the tradition but with no kids of our own, we no longer hang the stockings :(

Jane (PS) wrote: "This is Christmas for me:
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Nice view. 🥰😜