Bernadette Samuelson, Bernie, already feels down in the dumps. Winter in Seattle means everlasting, gray rain.Now, a week before Christmas, she must find a secret Santa gift.In the year since her sister died of cancer, Bernie’s life changed dramatically, shrinking into a pool of bitterness and depression. She does not feel Christmasy.Pull up a cozy chair, a cup of tea and let the irresistible spell of this story warm your heart.