Hosanna in Excelsis

A book review of Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions For the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Stars: **** Moody Publishers (2020)Christmas Devotional/Christmas Hymns128 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of the book from Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Music has always been central… Read More »

Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas

Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins Stars: ***** Zondervan (2003) Reissue (2018) Religion/Holidays/Christmas & Advent 198 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The cheer of a crackling hearth fire. Colorful cards from friends and loved ones. An… Read More »

We Wish You a Poopy Christmas

A book review of We Wish You a Poopy Christmas: Fudgy the Poopman’s Collection of Christmas Classics Made Crappy by Bonnie Miller Stars: *** Ulysses Press (2018) Humour/Parody 64 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Curl up by the fire with… Read More »

Unwrapping the Names of Jesus by Asheritah Ciuciu

This is a book review of Unwrapping the Names of Jesus by Asheritah Ciuciu: An Advent Devotional. Stars: **** Moody Publishers (2017) Seasonal/Advent I received this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. A purchase through these links will make me a small commission. Summary: Most Christians agree that Christmas is… Read More »

52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol by Bob Welch

Stars: ***** Thomas Nelson (2015) Religion/Christian Life/Inspirational 181 pages Summary: 52 Little Lessons From A Christmas Carol is a street-level tour through this much-loved tale of bitterness-turned-benevolence. Bob Welch pauses along the way to examine the wisdom and people Scrooge spent much of his life disregarding in favor of his own selfish pursuits. Welch throws… Read More »

Winter and Christmas with Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Christmas! 101 Joyful Stories About the Love, Fun, and Wonder of the Holidays Self-Help/Motivational & Inspirational/Holiday 416 pages Once again Chicken Soup for the Soul (CSS) brings us wonderful Christmas stories to read during the season. They made sure to keep all the stories “kid-safe” and full of “Christmas… Read More »

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas

Stars: ★★★★☆ Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing (2012)443 pagesSelf-Help/Motivational & Inspirational Summary: Share the magic and joy of Christmas. You’ll love these entertaining an inspirational stories of Christmas miracles, family reunions, charity, the wonder of children, the joy of giving, and heart-warming family and religious traditions.  – back of book Another great compilation of… Read More »