Tis' the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la….can you believe it's that time of the year again?!? If you're ready to get into the Christmas spirit, here is a list of 20 popular Christmas books to enjoy. We selected to bring you a variety including recipes, decoration ideas, plenty of fun tales for the kids, as well as some for us older folks, and of course books regarding Jesus. Whether, or however you celebrate Christmas, we hope it's spirit will bring you peace, happiness and wonder this Holiday Season as well as the new year to come!
“It was the beginning of the greatest Christmas ever. Little food. No presents. But there was a snowman in their basement.” Markus Zusak, The Book Thief
Ryan Jolly (Editor) | Short Stories
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A collection of Classic Christmas Tales.
Casshd | Marketplace
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It's that time of the year again. Time to get out the tree, stockings and mistletoe! Don't know where to begin? 101 Christmas Decorating Ideas can help!
Michael Spoula | Flash Fiction
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A short story about how a young angel helped during the first Christmas.
King James Version | Religious
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The Bible is the most popular book in the history of Western civilization, and also the most difficult to interpret. It has been the vehicle of continual conflict, with every interpretation reflecting passionately-held views that have affected not merely religion, but politics, art, and even science.
Theresa Newell | Food/Recipes
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This heart and diabetes friendly cookbook contains tasty, delicious and easy to prepare recipes. Included are recipes for chicken, turkey, veal and salmon; side dishes, beverages and desserts.
M. R. Zanone | Flash Fiction
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A delightful children's story by Michele Ruby Zanone, with a focus on Christmas in Sicily.
Kate Douglas Wiggin | Children's Classics
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Born on Christmas Day, Carol Bird is special from the start. Her especially sweet disposition and invalid condition develop together in early childhood. As her health declines, her gracious spirit shines stronger and stronger, and is reflected in her sweet temperament toward her parents, brothers, and uncle; as well as in her concern for their poor neighbors, the Ruggleses.
Charles Dickens | Fiction Classics
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Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Ghost of Christmas past in this classic Christmas tale.
Martha Darpino | Miscellaneous
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Tips & ideas on Christmas shopping, decorating, kid's crafts, and more.
Charles Dickens | Fiction Classics
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The second of Charles Dickens's Christmas books is both a topical satire and a plea for human charity.
Ceci Lopez | Health
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This ebook will tell you how to lose weight by Christmas, and not only wthat, but how you will end up healthier than ever. Don't make another failed New Year's resolution. Look good at the office Christmas party. You just need to know how and to take that step.
David Wing | Youth
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When Santa's reindeer fall foul of the common cold, it's down to Blitzen to take a rag tag bunch of Llamas and whip them into shape to save Christmas for all the boys and girls of the world.
Barbara Marquardt | Fiction
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As school closes for Christmas, a teacher doing her best in a failing and chaotic high school is knocked down by an abusive student and locked into a biology storage area. As the small room has a sink and some food stored for lunches and prep periods, she is only in danger of spending two horrible weeks dieting in a cold room with no toilet or bed or much else beyond obsolete books and broken equipment.
Roger Hartopp | Fiction
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Seven-year-old Peter Peddington and his father build a snowman in the garden. Inspired by 'The Snowman' book he received for Christmas, Peter goes out at night to find his snowman alive. However, it is not snow, but nice, warm plastic.
Mary Rose | Religious
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The book is written by Jesus using a human instrument. It also contains paintings that Jesus created using the same human instrument. Jesus comes to humanity in his book, professing his eternal and unconditional love to each and every human that has ever lived on this planet.
Sarah Kress | Recreation & Hobby
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Filled with information about traditions that celebrate nature during the coldest months of the year. It also lists and summarizes many national and religious winter holidays that are celebrated in the United States.
Grace Carberry Froncko | Youth
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When tragedy strikes Annie's family, it is up her angel to help her, her family, and community understand the meaning of faith. Sometimes all that is needed is a little help to believe, a whisper in the wind, an invisible hug; or perhaps thousands of snow angels for a whole town to see! Witness how one little girl and her guardian angel teach a grieving family and a town to believe; and that all that it takes is a little snow and a miracle to help show them the way.
Alasdair Gordon | Poetry
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A small collection of poems for all to enjoy!
Ivan Parvov | Youth
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It is almost Christmas, and the little fox Bubu is eagerly waiting for Santa Claus. When something unusual falls from the sky, all Christmas gifts are put in danger. Bubu goes on a lonely nighttime adventure to save Christmas, and by accident, he will find the best Christmas gift.
