If you’re feeling Grinchy – Hive and Nest

It’s time to start getting ready for Christmas.  I always heave a sigh and think, “already?  Didn’t we just have Christmas a little while ago?”

My favorite way to get in the mood for Christmas is to read all the lovely books I’ve collected over the years.  My absolute favorite is A Small Miracle by Peter Collington.  I originally bought this book about four years ago when a complete stranger came up to me in Barnes and Noble and pressed the book into my hands.  She said, “if you’re looking for a wonderful Christmas book, you have to get this.”  It was such a puzzling thing to do that I couldn’t say no.

The woman was right.  It is simple and powerful.  There are no words in this book.  Even so, it is a very touching story about love and charity and Christ and giving.  So gentle and sweet. I can’t look at it without getting prickly tears in my eyes. The very best sort of Christmas story.

 

Amazon carries it usually ($10.50 or so), but your local B & N might have it too.  Borders doesn’t carry it. (I scoff at that!)