<b><i>People have long believed that the festive season is the time of year when the world of the spirit stands at the shoulder of the world of the living. That can be a cheery thought, filling the heart with the warmth of a roaring fireplace. But not always. Sometimes that thought can bring an icy chill like the first frost of winter. Collected here are 7 short tales which will fill you with the Christmas Spirit....one way or another</i></b>