December 11, 2023

Merry Christmas Dearest Readers.

Christmas lights sparkle and shine. Strangers exchange smiles and warm greetings. Music rings out with hope and joy. Snow blankets our town. Well, maybe not yet, but I can smell it. It’s coming. Our small village celebrates with festive lights; a skating rink; and jolly festivities on the weekend. Next to the village hall, Santa greets visitors with a sparkle in his eyes. When you see him, remember to make a Christmas wish. Do you still believe in Christmas magic? I do.

Cozy up with some cocoa and a relaxing read. I compiled a morsel of my favorite Christmas reads. Jan Brett, Matt Tavares and Charles Dickens are near to my heart and hold fond memories of Christmas past.

1. Gingerbread Baby, by Jan Brett
2. Gingerbread Christmas, by Jan Brett
3. Home for Christmas, by Jan Brett
4. The Night Before Christmas, by Jan Brett
5. The Nutcracker, by Jan Brett
6. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell!, by Lucille Colandro
7. Shall I Knit You a Hat? By Kate Klise
8. The Wish Tree, by Kyo Maclear
9. Magic Tree House: Christmas in Camelot, by Mary Pope Osborne
10. Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light, by Apryl Stott
11. The Carpenter’s Gift: A Christmas Tale about the Rockefeller Center Tree, by David Rubel
12. Olive the Other Reindeer, by Vivian Walsh and J. Otto Seibold
13. Dasher, by Matt Tavares
14. Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas, by Matt Tavares
15. Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares
16. Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, by Robert Barry
17. A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings, by Charles Dickens

Merry Christmas and Warmest Wishes for the New Year.

—-Jenn 🎅🏼

**Please note: At this time, I am not affiliated with the bookshop linked above (wink, wink I would love the opportunity). Direct links are included for your convenience.