Greetings!
On this cold cold night what better to do than curl up with a good book? I enjoy a good book (from bridget jones’ diary to Iphoto for dummies to Fodors… if it’s got words I’ll read it) year round, but during the holiday season books have a nostalgic feel for me as I think of our annual book reading traditions. There is something about Christmas, in particular, that tends to make people feel all warm and fuzzy (for the most part… I’m not talking about you today, mr. scrooge). So here are some of my own family’s beloved Christmas books, and some classic stories to warm you up this evening! (Or any evening for the rest of the 5 months of winter).
1. Let’s start with the classic:
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| photo courtesy of the Uptake |
We read this book every single year on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Most often, it’s in front of the fire before or after we open presents, as we sit sipping Tom and Jerry’s (the Family-Go-Round holiday beverage of choice). We usually take turns reading pages, and by the end are pretty much ready for a long winter’s nap. When I was little I formed a slight obsession with single jingle bells due to this story. I guess I’m a bit of a weirdo.
2. The best holiday story in any incarnation:
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| photo courtesy of the Nutcracker Ballet |
Oh, let me counteth the ways that I love this story. It’s trippy, it occasionally is creepy, and to a child (and some adults) it’s incredible exotic and fabulous. I went to the ballet as a child with my best friend and our moms, and the obsession began. My paternal grandparents also gave me a copy of the book that is about 2×3 inches, and I was sold (good story? cute tiny book? what more can you ask for?) This book has spawned an entire media explosion during the holidays, and continues to be incredibly popular. And this is all without even talking about the incredible music. My copy is on request from my local library system, and I can’t WAIT!
3. Twas the Night Before Christmas
Okay, so this is really a poem. But it’s awesome. You can read it however you darn well please. I enjoy a good interpretive reading/poetry slam similar to the performance I gave of “the grinch” lyrics at last year’s birthday fiesta. This year I might even dress in costume.
4. Okay, and guilty pleasure time…
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| photo courtesy of Tristan Publishing |
Yes, Peef. I love this book. Every time I read it I start weeping like Tammy Faye Baker. Minus the mascara. I do not know what it is about this book, but whenever I want to make sure I still have feelings, I just flip to page one and the world is right again. I heart Peef.
5. On Deck- (On interlibrary loan for a few more weeks, so I better get to it…)
Holidays on Ice, essays by David Sedaris. I’ve never read any of the stories from this particular collection, but I’m pretty sure this will be the (hilarious) cure to my puffy Peef cryin eyes.
What is your favorite holiday tale? Do you read any of these?
The End.
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