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            Every year, as Christmas grows near, sprigs of mistletoe sprout from the arches and doorways—as if we Montagues need encouragement to kiss; we are a huggy-kissy affectionate family. And every year, the level of secrecy and excitement grows greater in our household. This year more than ever because I’m to be married. Although I’m twenty—I was recently called “a trifle overripe” by the ghost of Prince Escalus the Elder — this is not the first wedding celebrated in our family. My two younger sisters Susanna and Vittoria are living respectively in Venice and Florence with their husbands…gentlemen who happen to have been betrothed to me until it was pointed out to them they loved another… I may have managed that myself. I, Lady Rosaline Montague, was formerly quite determined to remain single and being a spirited aunt to the nieces and nephews I knew would be produced in typical Montague abundance.

            Due to an unexpected turn of events—nay, several unexpected turns of events—I’m now betrothed to Escalus the Younger, the prince of Verona. Of my own free will, I’ve now committed myself to the marriage and, needless to say, am in charge of planning this massive, festive event which, by my lord’s decree, will occur on the first day of winter.

            You may wonder—why would Prince Escalus ordain a wedding day sure to add pressure to an already busy holiday? Because:

1. The Leonardi family consists of Prince Escalus, his twelve year old sister Princess Isabella, and his grandmother, the ancient and terrifying Princess Ursula (I adore her.) A few other random relatives wander about out there, but that’s pretty much it, which makes for a quiet Christmas at the palace.
2. I’ve observed that men, in general, seem willing to let every special occasion slip by without what they consider unnecessary fuss (although they do sulk if there’s no presents.)
3. Prince Escalus is an undemonstrative man, given to long silences, non-smiles, surprising bursts of poetry and, I’ve begun to suspect, hidden depths.
4. He wants me.

            That one probably should have been first. He’s made it quite clear that he intends our marriage to be similar to my parents — that is, overwhelmingly passionate, if not quite so loud. One hopes.

Enjoy witty dialogue, unexpected romance, and a heartwarming Christmas celebration with your favorite family in Fair Verona. Buy MUCH ADO ABOUT MISTLETOE at:
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Christmas videos to watch:

Harvesting the tree (We cut our trees on our own land.)
Erecting the Christmas tree

Other videos to watch:

Take a tour of my office, watch The Husband use a chainsaw to make tree pots, and see the stone circle surrounded by lavender and listen to the bees humming.