SAVOR THE SEASON WITH BOOKS

Books are my thing. I adore the smell, the way treasured favorites fit in my hands, the site of books stacked on a coffee table, oh what joys these bring. Couple books with Christmas and I am giddy. Our Christmas book collection has grown over the years because of my passion, ok yes, my addiction to books, books, and more books. 

Carving out time to read stories (and especially THE STORY) is a huge part of the Christmas season for me and my family. Lingering in the season with a book in front of the tree  is pure pleasure. Here are ELEVEN of my favorites Christmas reads…

Christ in the Carols (devotional)  by Christopher and Melodie Lane 

52 Ways to Make Christmas Special  Thomas Nelson Publisher

Christmas Stories for the Heart  compiled by Alice Gray

The Christmas Box  by Richard Paul Evans

Christmas in my Heart (series)  by Joe L. Wheeler

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (funny-PG rated)  by Barbara Robinson

Jotham’s Journey A Storybook for Advent (family read aloud-series of three)  by Arnold Ytreeide 

The Very First Christmas (beautiful family picture book)  by Paul L. Maier

The Nativity (gorgeous pop-up book)  by Francesca Crespi

The Legend of the Candy Cane (picture and storybook) by Lori Walburg

The Jolly Christmas Postman  by Janet and Alleb Ahlbery (fun family activity and storybook)

“This is the irrational season

When love blooms bright and wild.

Had Mary been filled with reason

There’d have been no room for the child.”

Madeleine L’Engle