i love teh imagery

O! This is nice. my favorite line:
"Mulled cider slipping down my throat like melted gold"
I like your others slightly better, but again you have this talent for painting pictures with words. I also like a review I just read in the poem above this one want to know if you draw/paint/whatever.
Right now I am listening to "American Lesion". It is a solo album by Greg from Bad Religion. You should check it out! If you have iTunes (they make it for windows now) you can preview :30 secs of the song)

I thought it was effective. All the images you mentioned are perfect for winter. That last line was really great as well.
~Heart of the Sword

Such a WARM feeling I get from this... Beautiful. Reminds me of those old Christmas stories I read once. Brilliant write!

O wow! This was so beautiful. Yes, I should say this was a very effective piece. It made me remember many wonderful Christmas memories. Excellent excellent work! You are very talented and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

~*~AbunaiChikara

Ps. Thank you very much for the review. It was very much appreciated.