When we think about Christmas, many of us have an idyllic vision of celebrating in a hillside cottage far away from it all. A crackling fire in the hearth, snow glistening on the ground, the scent of cocoa in the air, and the anticipation of friends and family arriving. 

A cottage or cabin is a great place to recharge and regenerate at the end of the year. Cottages are places for rest and rejuvenation — a break from mundane everyday life, surrounded by nature.

Studies show that the more time we spend in the natural world, the healthier we become. The lure of remote, open spaces in harmony with wildlife becomes more compelling as we spend so much time accompanied by electronics and a fast-paced environment.

Spending quality time with friends and family is a lost value in modern society. Many of us say we want more of this, and it's more likely to occur without the daily distractions at home. Spending time at a cottage or cabin removes us from our regular duties. Cottages are places where special memories and family traditions are created.

Christmas in a holiday cottage can be a magical experience, full of snuggly comfort. Unfortunately, cottage time away from it all may not be on the cards for many of us this year, so we wanted to give you at least that cottage feel with a puzzle. An aid to starting shared family traditions at home.

And if you do get to spend the holidays in a snow-covered cottage or cabin, this colorful puzzle by the wonderful Nicky Boehme is the perfect fireside accompaniment.

The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, fine art enthusiasts, and Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle fans, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our wooden jigsaw puzzle artists have included many shaped Christmas whimsy wooden jigsaw puzzle pieces that match the theme of the painting, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together.