Tag: christmas
Every year since 1966, we have looked forward to hearing Thurl Ravenscroft‘s deep baritone voice sing, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” It almost wouldn’t feel like Christmas without …
Although Iceland is a small country, they boast the most well-read population in the world. It’s no surprise, then, that many citizens in Iceland are writers, and are likely …
*I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review* As if I couldn’t be more loud and proud about it with all my other holiday-related …
As a child, I always had an aversion to the song, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. I mean, as a kid you have enough people telling you, “better …
The holidays are here and if you’re anything like me, you’ve fallen way behind in getting gifts for everyone. Here’s a handy guide to help ease the last-minute shopping …
We all know how it goes, and we’ve all seen it done in hundreds of ways: the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge is surprised one Christmas Eve by coming face to …
With the holiday break from school looming in the too-near distance, if you’re a parent, you might be panicking right about now. You are looking forward to this break, …
Elizabeth Konkel
December 4, 2016
Book Lovers, Charles Dickens, Chick Lit, Dr. Seuss, Family, Fantasy, J. R. R. Tolkien, L. Frank Baum, Stephen King, Women
It’s no secret that when Halloween comes and goes, everything on TV switches from horror to Christmas, and remains that way until after the New Year. Every radio station …
Melanie Pitman
December 4, 2016
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Family, Fantasy, Faves, History, Music, Performing Arts
My favorite event of the Christmas season is the local production of the Nutcracker ballet. The city’s finest dancers, the incredible orchestra, and even some intricate, giant puppets come …
A person’s Christmas tree can show their personality and the little things that are important to them. For us book lovers, we can adorn our trees with ornaments about …
If you read while your family is over for the holidays, I’m guessing you don’t exactly get along, or that something stressful beyond anyone’s control is affecting everyone. So, …
Let’s be real: 2016 has been rough. Even though the holiday season is very much upon us, many people are having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit after a …
There’s nothing more romantic than the thought of cuddling up in front of a crackling fireplace with that special someone on a snowy, winter night. I’m not so sure …