Nick Winter hates Christmas. No, he doesn't just hate it. He loathes it. Despises it. And all because he saw his mummy killing Santa Claus on Christmas Eve thirty years ago. Oh, and it was his dad dressed as Santa ...December is the worst time of year, but as a postman, Nick is forced to endure a mind-numbing amount of joy and festivities year in and year out. He sulks around, drinks too much, shouts at anyone who wishes him a 'Merry Christmas!' and don't you dare offer him a mince pie or expect him to wear a Christmas jumper ...John, his best friend of twenty-odd years, has had enough. He's a trained therapist, but Nick has refused his help every single year. But not this year. This year is going to be different.John creates a 25 day advent countdown for Nick; a list of Christmas events, traditions and activities for him to complete to help him come to terms with his childhood trauma and finally enjoy the Christmas season. Maybe he'll even find love and be happy for once ...As Nick st
