The bride of the mistletoe is a piece of fiction. The narrative follows a married couple, whose lives are grounded in their rural Kentucky farmhouse, as they prepare for the Christmas celebration, dealing with love, family, and the passage of time. The story is set against the backdrop of winter solstice festivities, with elements of mystery surrounding the couple s shared past and future. The beginning of the novel introduces a man deeply engaged in his writing as Christmas approaches, hinting at a significant secret that relates to his family and broader ideas about the celebration. He is surrounded by books and photographs of his wife and children, infusing the scene with warmth and nostalgia. The balance of domestic tranquility is disrupted when his wife enters the room, leading to a revealing conversation about their mutual feelings and the idea of being an incident in each other s lives. As they prepare for Christmas, tension builds, foreshadowing a pivotal moment that ties together past sacrifices, love, and the upcoming celebration, while subtly alluding to the deeper meanings of the traditions they hold dear.