Celebrating The Spirit Of Christmas

Charming nativity scenes, roly-poly penguins, and humorous reindeer reflect the wonder of Christmastime. Traditional holiday hues decorate this gift-worthy collection of literary quotes, joyful sentiments, Scriptures, and delicious recipes, ushering in the season with joy and cheer. This combination of whimsical images and inspirational content will be the hit of the year as an ideal hostess gift, family reader, and centerpiece for all who adorn their heart and home with the true spirit of Christmas.

As the years go on, Christmas spirit is sometimes in short supply. Catch the Christmas spirit leads a holiday tour of the sometimes surprising places the reader might expect to find the spirit.This book contains a collection of holiday columns. They are fun and upbeat and full of ideas for people enjoying their second fifty years. They contain ideas for putting together celebrations that are meaningful even though life circumstances are changed. It is especially aimed at people who aren't finding the holidays as much fun as they once did, who find themselves alone, or where Santa doesn't call anymore. Dorothy relates adventures with her overstuffed purse, Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and a life sized paper mache angel. Who knows what's life sized for an angel? There's a section with 25 ideas for celebrating the Christmas that's right for you. And then, just to keep spirits up all year long, there's Thanksgiving, Easter, the 4th of July, and Thanksgiving. Ideas for reducing Holiday stress (Try charging the doctor for keeping you waiting.) Plenty of chance to create your own holiday. Dorothy Wilhelm is a humorist, professional speaker, and has written a column dedicated to the fact that it's never too late to enjoy life. Most of these columns have been previously published during the 20 years Dorothy has written her newspaper column but they've been updated and new material has been included."

In this third installment of Christmas Moments, 55 authors share 67 stories designed to encourage readers to recognize the evidence of Christ in their own lives.

This practical and inspiring book introduces 'conscious parenting' as a new way of helping any family home become more harmonious. Lou Harvey-Zahra, an experienced parenting coach and teacher, wants to help parents develop calm and happy children. Drawing her inspiration from a Steiner-Waldorf background, she offers candid, relevant and funny tips and advice for taking a clear look at family life, identifying what's not working, and exploring new ideas for improving parent-child relationships. The book addresses issues such as rhythm and routine, children's play, storytelling and crafts, as well as delving beneath the surface to discuss children's twelve senses, and four temperaments. In addition there is a sure-to-be popular section on creative discipline, plus tips from Dad and wonderful suggestions for making ordinary family moments extraordinary. This uplifting parenting guide teaches how to raise happy children and create happy homes. An accessible, readable book which parents will appreciate for its down-to-earth, realistic approach and insightful counsel.

It's the most wonderful time of the year ... but not for everyone. Celebrating the holidays isn't easy when your flight is canceled, or when you're working nights at the big box store, or when you're being haunted by the ghost of a deceased brother. These and other stories await five characters whose lives are about to change for the better when they discover The Spirit of Christmas. This collection of five novelettes is our way of saying "Thank You" to the people behind nanowrimo.org. Every purchase of this anthology will go toward their ongoing efforts to help writers achieve their goals each year. Individual Story Blurbs: MUSIC & MISTLETOE: Gentry Knight wants to spend her Christmas vacation with her headphones jammed in her ears and her guitar in hand. Instead, her mother forces her into community service at the Sunny Dale Rehab Center. Just as Gentry is convinced her vacation is ruined, she meets the super hot Luke Freeman. Maybe volunteering isn't so bad after all. A SIMPLE GIFT: Returning from a visit with their father, Grace, and her older sister, Amber, get stuck at the Detroit airport on Christmas Eve. They take a shuttle to a nearby hotel where the guests refuse to let the fact that they're stranded get them down. An impromptu Christmas Party is thrown, with lights, music and a special gift Grace never expects. BROTHER CHRISTMAS: When Christmas time is near, nine-year-old Evan Emerson is the only member of his family who can see his deceased brother, Maverick. But this year, they are both about to discover why--even if it costs Evan his life. THE BEST GIFT EVER: When KeLynn's family is killed in an accident on Christmas day, she's left alone to pick up the pieces. As the one-year anniversary of their deaths inch closer, it gets harder and harder to live, let alone celebrate Christmas. That is until, the cute geek next door tries to help. The only problem. . .he says he talks to her dead mother. FLIRTING WITH THE PHOTO GIRL: Cash is stuck working on Christmas, but he's not big on the holiday so he doesn't mind too much, especially since the girl he's wanted to ask out is also working. But when Tami tells him all the things she'll miss about the holiday while they'll be stocking boxes, Cash does what he can to make it special for her, while finding meaning in the season for him.

“Christmas is come, hang on the pot, Let spits turn round, and ovens be hot; Beef, pork, and poultry, now provide, To feast thy neighbours at this tide; Then wash all down with good wine and beer, And so with mirth conclude the YEAR.” So wrote an anonymous poet in the 1765 edition of the Virginia Almanack, published in Williamsburg. Drawing on eighteenth-century traditions, Colonial Williamsburg has become famous for its celebrations of the Christmas season. In Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area—and in the pages of this lavishly illustrated book—you’ll find wreaths and roping crafted from greenery, fruit, and other natural materials; boards groaning under the weight of holiday fare; cressets warming the streets and candles flickering in the windows of the town’s homes and taverns; fireworks lighting up such iconic buildings as the Capitol and the Governor’s Palace. In colonial times and today, Christmas in Williamsburg not a day but a season—and one this book lets you experience throughout the year.