A/N: Hi all :) this is a random idea I came up with influenced by advent calendars. So for the twenty-four days up until Christmas Day I'm going to write a one-shot with a Christmas/Wintry theme. Some will include a range of characters, others will just be based on individuals, and some may be focused on a certain pairing (a mixture of canon and non-canon). I'm not entirely sure this is such a great idea considering how rubbish I am at updating - but I'm going to try my very best to update daily! But I have a few one-shots written already.

I'm open to suggestions and prompts - I will probably be needing them towards the end! Also, feel free to request characters and pairings. If I know the character well enough or feel I can do the pairing justice then I will write a one-shot based on them.

This first one isn't that brilliant and many probably haven't even heard of 'Posadas' (I hadn't either until a few weeks ago!) but I'm using all the ideas I can and this is most appropriate for 1 only. Posadas is a tradition originating from Mexico - and I read in a local parish magazine that my area were looking for volunteers to take part in a version of this tradition. I hope you'll sort of understand what it's about once you have read this one-shot!

The next one-shot will be better and more familiar, I promise! I'd love to know what you all think? :)

~Mini Peacelet~

Wintry Advent

1. Posadas

"This better be quick, and important. We are all wasting valuable time standing here doing absolutely nothing constructive." Connie exhaled an exasperated sigh in her typical sharp and hostile tone as she dramatically glanced at her expensive watch and tapped her designer shoe against the cheap linoleum floor impatiently.

"It won't take long, I promise." Noel guaranteed the clinical lead before he addressed the entire staff currently in the ED, clustered around the nurses station and staring inquisitively at the cardboard box positioned on the counter. "Right, everyone listen up!" Obtaining everyones attention, the receptionist raised the box to reveal a scene replication of nativity; miniature models of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem standing outside an old stable with a donkey and baby Jesus.

"I thought we could do our own version of Posadas!" He grinned zealously, the white fluffy pom pom on the end of his red Santa hat bobbled as enthusiastic. It may only have been the first day of December but Noel was already feeling the festive spirit with still twenty-four days to go.

"Pos-a-da what?!" The ginger haired nurse was the first to respond, a spontaneous burst of perplexity yet with an expression of equal curiosity as she desired for more details about the idea her friend was proposing.

"Posadas." Dylan repeated bluntly, "It's a tradition that originates from Mexico." He elaborated briefly, displaying his extensive knowledge arrogantly and propped himself against the painted wall, muttering as he knocked his hand on a hand sanitiser dispenser.

"Yes! Exactly, Dylan." Noel praised and then continued to explain some more background information related to the tradition, "Families welcome a replica 'Mary and Joseph' into their homes for one night and provide shelter and food for the couple. They then move on to a new host family for all twenty-four nights. But obviously we're gonna do an adaption of this tradition. So for each of the twenty-three nights until Christmas Eve, I was thinking that a different person takes the model home for a night and then brings it back into the ED the next day. On Christmas Eve, we then take the model into the local church. So what do we all think?" He was passionate about his initiative.

"But there is just one minor problem isn't there? Well, actually it's quite a significant detail." The conceited consultant stated matter-of-factly, "Incase it wasn't already clear to you, or you've forgotten, we are in Holby. Not Mexico."

Connie peered over her shoulder petulantly, observing the increasing activity developing in reception as more members of the public accumulated with various injuries that required medical attention. Whilst everyone wasn't treating patients, the efficiency standards for her department were certainly not cutting it. "This is ridiculous. Can't you arrange this in your own time and not my time? You do not get paid to stand around and do nothing!" They were definitely testing her short fuse.

"Okay everyone, just come and sign this sheet when you get chance - remember, I need twenty-three volunteers! It'll be at reception with me! You'd best get back to work, the ice- uhh Mrs Beauchamp has spoken!" The receptionist declared and dismissed his fellow colleagues.

"What a misuse of time and energy that was." Dylan muttered as he collected a patient file and returned to cubicles to assess the casualty, "And so very pointless."

"So, Robyn..." Noel lowered his pitch, "Can I add your name to the list?"

Robyn nodded, "Sure, count me in." Subsequently to learning about the tradition, participating seemed harmless, "You can add Max and Lofty too, they won't mind." She smiled innocently as she noticed most had scarpered as soon as they had the opportunity without signing their name on the crisp piece of paper. "Charlie!" The bubbly nurse attracted the senior nurse's focus and he walked over casually.

"Robyn? What can I do for you?"

"You'll take in the nativity model for one night won't you?" She grinned cheerfully, fluttering her thick eyelashes that were coated with a couple of layers of jet black mascara.

Charlie sighed marginally, "It's not really my thing..." He contemplated mentally how he was going to escape this request that he had zero interest of partaking in.

"Pleeeaase Charlie?" The ginger haired girl pleaded, an innocent expression refined her features accompanied with puppy dog eyes and a pout. Irresistible tactics.

"Oh go on then...as long as you promise that you will actually do some work now. Tess isn't here, so this means I'm head nurse for today, and I'm really not on the mood for a confrontation with our delightful leader." He compromised reasonably to which Robyn nodded contently and tottered off to locate her next patient.