Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It is a time filled with family, friends and festivities. It seems like there is always something going on, from shopping for presents to attending holiday parties.
Although the pace of the holiday season can be exciting, it can also feel a bit overwhelming at times. To avoid burnout, we should be sure to include some quiet time in our busy schedules. Slowing down helps us to relieve stress, and it provides a time of introspection in which we can reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
One of the best ways to push pause during the yuletide hustle and bustle is to curl up with a favorite holiday book. Nothing is more soothing than enjoying a favorite read by the fireplace with a nice hot toddy.
This year, we at Hendersonville Lifestyle would like to introduce you to a few classic books that can help us slow down and savor the holiday season.
Kids Classic
How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Dr. Seuss
$11.99 hardcover – Amazon.com
In How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Dr. Seuss weaves a timeless tale of salvation. After setting out to steal all things Christmas from the Whos of Whoville, the grumpy Grinch learns that Christmas is much more than trees and presents. The Grinch’s ultimate redemption helps all readers appreciate the true significance of the holiday season.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 21, 2021)
ISBN-13: 978-0593434383
Family Fun
Skipping Christmas
John Grisham
$7.69 paperback – Amazon.com
John Grisham’s hilarious take on the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is sure to bring smiles to all readers. Serving as the inspiration for the hit movie, Christmas With The Kranks, Grisham’s holiday classic recounts the tale of a couple who humorously learn that trying to change Christmas traditions can have major consequences.
Publisher: Anchor; Reprint edition (October 26, 2010)
ISBN-13: 978-0440422969
Faith and Miracles
The 13th Gift
Joane Huist Smith
$16.00 hardcover – BarnesandNoble.com
In The 13th Gift, author and recent widow Joane Smith relates a heartwarming personal story about how she and her three children mysteriously begin to receive presents on their doorstep 12 days before Christmas. The only clues to the gift givers are notes stating that the presents came from true friends. As the Smith family works to solve the mystery, readers will be reminded of the miracle of Christmas.
Publisher: Harmony; First Edition (October 28, 2014)
ISBN-13: 978-0553418552
Hope and Inspiration
Amazing Peace
Maya Angelou
$9.24 hardcover – Walmart.com
Amazing Peace is a stirring poem by Maya Angelou that challenges us to reflect on the hope and spirit that permeates the holiday season. Through her inspiring words, Angelou invites her readers to believe in the power and promise of Christmas by filling their hearts with love.
Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (December 1, 2005)
ISBN-13: 978-1400065585