Once a Year gathers the holidays and rituals we think we know and reveals the wonder hiding inside them. These stories take the familiar and unravel it into moments of magic, mischief, and memory.
These stories aren’t bound by grand gestures—they live in the small rituals, the fleeting celebrations, the laughter and mischief that return each year. From midnight handoffs to Easter hunts, from summer beaches to winter kisses, Once a Year captures the way tradition and imagination collide, reminding us that memory is made not in the extraordinary, but in the ordinary days we choose to honor.
Across twelve months and countless traditions, Once a Year explores the magic and mess of holidays, rituals, and family gatherings. These stories capture the humor, tenderness, and wonder tucked inside the days we mark on the calendar. Each tale is a reminder that even fleeting celebrations can leave lasting echoes.
For readers who delight in holiday lore and crave stories where family and mischief meet, Once a Year offers tales that blend whimsy with heart. Perfect for those who love memories made, magic, and the everyday rituals that shape us.
Once a Year
Twelve Celebrations That Stitch the Year Together
- Midnight’s Heir
A touching tale of transition and renewal. - Cupid’s Arrow
A quiet story of love held close, and the lengths we go to keep it. - And if You Catch a Leprechaun?
School projects can be dangerous. - Missing Eggs
Love and community save the day. - Bear B’s Easter Egg Hunt
In this bonus tale from the world of Bully Troubles, Bear B joins his family for a muddy, memorable Easter egg hunt. - Another Perfect Mother’s Day
Nothing soothes the heart like the love of a child. - Dance Among the Foxglove
Their wedding is worth the risk. - Fourth of Forever
She loves him already, but will she love his hometown, too? - On a Beach One Night
Frenemies are forged in a labor of love. - Grammy’s Surprise Party
A life celebrated with memory. - Carving Out Time Together
Slimy guts, scary faces, and memories made. - Backyard Hunting
Brotherhood is mud, laughter, and wild chases. - Under the Mistletoe
A single sprig can unlock the magic in an awkward moment.
Celebrate the moments that matter
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Tiffany Higgins | Social Impact Author 