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The holidays are a time to reflect and remember. So many
memories come to mind as I think to past years’ celebrations, from my childhood
to my adult years. One of the fondest memories I have is the wonderful holiday
stories I discovered over the years. There are so many! And they are truly
wonderful. Here are some of my favorites:
The Polar Express
OK, admittedly, I haven’t actually read the book. But I love
the movie, and would love to get a copy of the book to read during the
holidays. This is such a beautiful story, and I believe it’s one that anyone of
any religion (I’m Jewish, by the way) would really enjoy. How could you not
love the idea of a train pulling up to your house to take you to the North Pole
to meet Santa?!
The Nutcracker
Although this story is highly enjoyable to watch, it’s also
enjoyable to read about. I love the adventures of Clara and her prince
traveling through the Land of Sweets. The
Nutcracker itself is not only a wonderful story to read during the
holidays, but books about The Nutcracker
are wonderful too. I have a hard copy of The
Nutcracker Ballet by Jack Anderson my grandparents gave me for Hanukkah
when I was little that I treasure. Not only does it tell the story, but it also
tells the story behind the ballet’s production, from the time it was created,
to the first performance, to the music, and various performances around the
world. It is a book I treasure and will never get rid of.
The Night Before
Christmas
How can you not read this book every year on Christmas Eve?
These are my favorite Christmas stories to read throughout
the holidays. Some other classics you may want to add to your collection are A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, How
the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Frosty
the Snowman.
What’s your favorite holiday story? Feel free to share it
with me, and then read it with your family. Happy holidays!
Be sure to check out Andrea on her blog, here!
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In school, we read The Night Before Christmas as a classic and then have fun with it by changing the characters! With the older grades, we have done a total rewrite, rhymes and all. That project has taken a full week! Such fun! What fun to read your blog!!
ReplyDeleteOh! That sounds like a lot of fun!! I have an old copy of The Night Before Christmas that I put on the coffee table during the holidays and I love seeing my guys reading it, even as teenagers!
DeleteWhat a great tradition! The kids must love doing the rewrites. I'm glad you enjoyed the post :)
DeleteGood morning! Right now I'm reading "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham and finding it very entertaining! We kind of skipped Christmas last year, we went to Disney World on Christmas Day. It was the first year my oldest daughter wasn't going to be home on Christmas and the first year my father was gone. But, unlike the book we did go to Christmas Eve. mass and we still decorated our house with a tree and our village. We had a great time in Disney and would do it again! :-)
ReplyDeleteI loved that book, too, Lori. The movie did not do it justice, as far as I'm concerned. I love Disney, but have never been to their holiday celebration. It sounds magical! Merry Christmas!
DeleteDisney never gets old! We did a Disney cruise (not at Christmas) but I bet that would be beautiful!
DeleteOoh, Tonya, that is at the top of my vacation wish list!
DeleteThanks Tonya! I can't believe I won Yay!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I hope you enjoy Gerry's book!
DeleteI don't have a favorite holiday story just movie and that is The Santa Clause. PS I am in love with that necklace. Thanks as always for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love that movie, too, Heather, all three of them :) Thanks for sharing. Happy holidays.
DeleteOh! We love The Santa Clause too!! Tim Allen is great!
DeleteI love How the Grinch Stole Christmas! And, I absolutely love reading The Night Before Christmas on Christmas Eve. That's been a tradition in our family since my sister and I were kids. :) We're now passing it on to her family - and I will when I finally have one. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tradition to pass on, Emerald! Thanks for sharing :) Yes, I love that story.
DeleteThis was the first year that my guys didn't watch The Grinch with me!!!! Sigh...but my hubby and I did enjoy it together!
DeleteI'm sorry :( I'm glad hubby watched it with you. I'll watch it with you again via Skype ;)
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