The spice of life

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LET me see. In 1975 I was ten years old, and the one th

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The People's Friend Special Magazine

08 February, 2023

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Our columnist fondly recalls her childhood Christmases – apart from the time the milk ran out!

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LITERALLY no jobs come in over the Christmas period,” Jenna said. Lola Everett looked into her sister’s face, which was like her own but six years younger. “But is that true?” she asked. Jenna had a h

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JESSIE didn’t bother to knock before entering her parents’ house. “Hello, I come bearing gingerbread men! Call me the gingerbread woman.” The hallway was strung with fairy lights and colourful paper c

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OK? Ready?” “Yep.” Fi smiled at Brand. She then picked up the bags full of presents, hoping her face had been convincing. There had been a time when she’d loved these family gatherings at Christmas bu

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Dinner is (just about) served

D inah was not a Christmas cook. Her ...

Yours

Remember when with penny...

Our columnist fondly recalls her childhood Christmases – apart from the time the milk ran out!

The People's Friend

Home truths

The People's Friend Special

All in good fun

The People's Friend Special

The season of truth