Favorite Books to Read at Christmas Time
Ben White
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Christmas Holiday Reading
I love to read! And it’s so much fun to read at Christmas time. There are so many heartwarming stories to read this time of year. So grab a cup of hot cocoa and a snuggly blanket, curl up somewhere cozy, and take a look at this list of books with me.
FAVORITES
Here are some of my favorites. I love to read these during the Christmas Holidays.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emma Orczy
Read the book, then watch the movie:
Baroness Emma Orczy has written several Scarlet Pimpernel books, along with other novels. They are fun to look into.
View a collection here:
A Scarlet Pimpernel Collection
Grace Livingston Hill Novels:
Emilie Loring Novels:
The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery
It’s still a favorite!
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
Watch this sweet movie adaptation with Marie Osmond, after you read the story.
The Treekeeper’s Daughter by Marilee Boekweg
This is a fairytale retelling of Beauty & The Beast. Written by me!
Check out my blog post about my book here:
The Treekeeper’s Daughter: A Retelling of Beauty & The Beast
NOSTALGIC FAVORITES
I have such fond memories of wintry days, sitting in front of the fireplace with a cup of my mother’s homemade hot cocoa and a well-loved book. I grew up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and in the winter time, it would snow for days and days. And the snow would pile up. And we would have to shovel off the driveway and a path to our front door and the roof of our house. And the snowplow would pile the snow right at the corner by our house and make a huge sledding hill for us! Fun memories!
Here are some of my favorite books from those days. They are still fun to read, and they bring back good memories.
Paddington Marches On by Michael Bond
I love all the of the Paddington Books. View the complete collection here:
The Classic Adventures of Paddington Bear: The Complete Collection
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Read the book, and then watch the movie. It has Shirley Temple as Sara Crewe, and it’s really cute!
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
These are quick reads, so try them all!
Then make some popcorn, gather family and friends, and watch the movies:
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Movie
The Voyage of the Dawn Treador Movie
PLAYS
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I love reading plays. It’s such a fun way to experience the story. Try out these plays and see if you like them.
It’s a Wonderful Life: The Dramatic Stage Adaptation based on the Story by Philip Van Doren Stern
After you read this, see if your town is putting on a Christmas production of it. It would be a wonderful Christmas activity to go see the play on stage!
The movie is great also.
A Christmas Carol: A Play Adaptation based on the Novella by Charles Dickens
Check to see if your community is putting on this play.
I love this movie version. It’s so charming:
A Muppet Christmas Carol Movie
Anne of Green Gables: A Play Adaptation based on the book by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The Movie Series is wonderful also.
Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel Movie
Little Women: The Play: A Faithful Adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Novel for the Theater
There are several movie versions to watch. My favorite is the movie with Katherine Hepburn.
FUN & FUNNY
Wouter Supardi Salari
These are just fun to read anytime you need a break, or a good laugh, or both!
Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons by Bill Watterson
It’s a Magical World by Bill Watterson
All of the Calvin & Hobbes Comic Books are laugh-out-loud funny. View a complete collection here:
Books for Children
Children love to have books read to them. And it’s a wonderful way to read and remember some of those well-loved books from your own childhood. Gather the children in your life, and read some of these books to them. It’s a great way to spread holiday cheer and to feel the Christmas Spirit!
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore & Jan Brett
Carl’s Christmas by Alexandra Day
Carl’s Snowy Afternoon by Alexandra Day
Bear Stays Up For Christmas by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman
The Nativity
And let’s remember the real Christmas Story! Reading about the Birth of Our Savior from The Scriptures sets the tone for the Christmas Holidays and fills our hearts and our homes with love and peace.
The Account of The Savior’s Birth in the King James Version of The Holy Bible:
The Old Testament
The New Testament
A favorite book makes a wonderful Christmas gift! You are giving of yourself and sharing what you love.
I hope this Christmas Season is full of joy and gladness for you and all of your loved ones! Give yourself time to slow down, read a good book, and remember Our Savior, The Reason for The Season.
Crafting Christmas Wishes,
Marilee
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