Christmas at the Vinyl Cafe
CBC Books | CBC | Posted: December 18, 2017 3:38 PM | Last Updated: December 18, 2017
Stuart McLean
Christmas has always been a special time at the Vinyl Cafe. For two decades, Stuart McLean travelled across the country every December with The Vinyl Cafe Christmas tour, bringing the gift of laughter and light during the darkest days of the year. The hilarious world of Dave and Morley was even more real — more vibrant — during the holidays. For many, the Vinyl Cafe Christmas stories became beloved family traditions. Now, for the first time, they have been brought together in this special collection — including the classic "Dave Cooks the Turkey," as well as five new, never before published Christmas stories. From mishaps with the Turlingtons and the tale of a young Dave's first holiday disaster to the surprising "Christmas Ferret" and the touching sign off in "The Christmas Card," these wonderful new stories will delight for years to come.
Brimming with charm and humour (often at Dave's expense), these twelve stories entertain on every page, reminding us what the holidays are all about. (From Penguin Random House Canada)
Brimming with charm and humour (often at Dave's expense), these twelve stories entertain on every page, reminding us what the holidays are all about. (From Penguin Random House Canada)
From the book
Most families who celebrate Christmas have traditions at this time of year. Traditions that bring warmth and light to the cold, dark days of December.
The smell of the fir tree when you walk into the house.
The crackle of the fire.
Eggnog and mulled wine.
A mountain of presents under the tree.
Or that moment on Christmas Eve, just before bed, when everyone is asleep except you. The house is dark, but for the glow of the lights on the tree. And you sit there in the halo, anf finish cup of tea (or, okay, your Scotch) and enjoy one peaceful moment before the madness of the morning ahead.
The smell of the fir tree when you walk into the house.
The crackle of the fire.
Eggnog and mulled wine.
A mountain of presents under the tree.
Or that moment on Christmas Eve, just before bed, when everyone is asleep except you. The house is dark, but for the glow of the lights on the tree. And you sit there in the halo, anf finish cup of tea (or, okay, your Scotch) and enjoy one peaceful moment before the madness of the morning ahead.
From Christmas at the Vinyl Cafe by Stuart McLean ©2017. Published by Penguin Random House Canada.