These 6 books are helping me stay sane this Christmas – well, I’m not literally going “crazy,” but you know what I mean about all the to-do’s at the end of the year! I love to take a quiet time in the afternoon and delve into a good book, and these six picks are really helping me choose peace instead of the Christmas crazy.
Here are my quick reviews of each one, so you can spend more time reading the actual books if you choose! Remember, you can always get the digital download to read them quickly and benefit from them right away.
The Characters of Christmas
This book shows the behind-the-scenes look at the familiar and not-so-familiar people of the first Christmas story. It’s informative and interesting. Right now it’s only $1.99 on the Kindle version (12.13.19). Check out my full review of this great book HERE.
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Drama Free: Finding Peace When Emotions Overwhelm You
I added this to my cart on ChristianBook.com for a steal ($1.99 as of 12.13.19) and I’m so glad I did! The author is funny, witty and smart. She is helping me recognize my part in Christmas dramas and unplug from them. Such valuable insights into biblical stories that I’ve never considered before. A must-read if you are heading into drama-deep waters this Christmas or any other time of the year.
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Miracle on 10th Street
A lovely, peaceful collection of poetry and essays from Madeleine L’Engle. Her writing is so beautiful, and I’m glad to have this collection of Christmas-themed observations. Fresh and relevant for today, though the writings are from decades ago.
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Loving My Actual Christmas
Encouragement in the trenches from Alexandra Kuykendall, divided like an Advent wreath: hope, love, joy and peace. Filled with practical tips for busy moms to navigate the season with greater peace. I am enjoying her personal stories of both successes and failures.
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Heart & Home for Christmas
This book is BEAUTIFUL. I am enjoying the gorgeous photos along with the short devotions and seasonal tips. As relaxing as reading a magazine, but even more encouraging. Love this book!
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Heart and Home for Christmas: Gorgeous photos along with short devotions and seasonal tips. A unique book that will be a treasure to revisit each year! #christmas #homedecor #bookreview Click To Tweet
Jingle and Joy
I started reading this book last year, and it’s a great resource again this year. It has daily prayer prompts through the Advent season. The readings are short, and the illustrations are delightful. You can still benefit from this wonderful read now in this busy season. You can read my full review of this book HERE.
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So, which book looks best to you? Please let me know in the comments below, and thanks for reading!
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