The Best Holiday Books 2024

1. The Twelve Days of Christmas, (Hardcover)

"On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to me A partridge in a pear tree." For many centuries young and old alike have been singing about the maids a-milking, the lords a-leaping, and a partridge in a pear tree. A Christmas carol, a parlor game, and a delightful counting song-The Twelve Days of Christmas- is indeed a favorite of the holiday season. In this book, sumptuously illustrated by Jan Brett, all the splendid images of The Twelve Days of Christmas come joyously alive. Look closely and you'll see not only the extravagant gifts given by a suitor to his lady, but a love story, a family's busy Christmas preparations, "Merry Christmas" in eleven languages, and a veritable menagerie of charming creatures. Jan Brett's exquisitely detailed illustrations so rich in traditional folk motifs, make this book a visual treat to be enjoyed over and over again.

The Twelve Days of Christmas, (Hardcover) Author: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers ISBN: 9780399220371 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 1989-10-13 Page Count: 32

2. The Birds' Christmas Carol, (Paperback)

Few characters embody the spirit of Christmas more fully than Kate Douglas Wiggin's Carol Bird. This classic Christmas story by the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm features a child as memorable and charitable as Dickens's Tiny Tim. Born on Christmas Day, Carol is the Bird family's special Christmas baby. As her tenth birthday approaches, declining health threatens young Carol's life. Her only concern, however, is for the happiness of the less fortunate neighbor children, for whom she plans an unforgettable holiday celebration. Since 1888 this bittersweet holiday classic has been cherished by generations of young readers, reminding them of the true nature of Christmas through a child's joyful and generous spirit.

The Birds' Christmas Carol, (Paperback) Author: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 9780395891100 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1999-09-01 Page Count: 80

3. Memory of a Large Christmas (Hardcover)

As a young child in the early 1900s, writer and civil rights crusader Lillian Smith lived an idyllic, small-town life. Of the many customs by which her and her eight brothers' and sisters' days were ordered, none are so fondly remembered by Smith as those of the Christmas season. With a lighthearted touch, she recalls such times as when the family hosted forty-eight chain-gang convicts, along with their guards, to a holiday feast and the time her older brothers almost bought an elegant coffin for their parents' gift. Of far greater meaning to Smith, however, are the remembered rituals, the year-after-year sights, sounds, smells, and tastes: first the hog killings and the shaking of the pecan trees just around the time Big Granny, Little Granny, and a cousin or two began to arrive; then making gifts and hanging stockings; and finally the big day, filled with presents, shooting firecrackers, and too much homemade candy, six-layered coconut cake, and "sweet potato pone, fancied up." These and many more memories are here for our enjoyment. All are related against the joyful noise of children, imaginations unbridled, as they run through a house and yard that never quite ends and always offers new places to hide and new opportunities for adventure and mischief.

Memory of a Large Christmas (Hardcover)

4. The Twelve Dogs of Christmas with CD (Audio)

An adaptation of the traditional English folk song features an increasing number of dogs

Just for fun! The traditional song "The 12 Days of Christmas" is adapted featuring popular dogs to carry out the theme along with a surprise ending. Original photography of canines with fun and festive hand-painted art make this one of the season's most original and fun books.

5. Christmas Gifts of Good Taste: Christmas Gifts of Good Taste : Yummy Recipes and Creative Crafts (Series #05) (Hardcover)

Good food makes a perfect gift for anybody. This latest edition in the popular series continues to make the most of that fact by providing readers with more than 75 great-tasting, easy-to-make recipes for sweets, snacks, breads and more. It also includes a variety of bag and container projects perfect for wrapping each delicious gift. Over 100 easy-to-follow recipes are included in this latest installment in the Christmas Gifts Of Good Taste series. In addition to the recipes for delicious cookies, candies, snacks, soups, sauces, breads and more, readers will also find project ideas for embellishing bags, baskets and other containers for presenting food gifts to friends and loved ones. Each recipe has been thoroughly tested in the Leisure Arts test kitchen to ensure that all directions and ingredients are perfect. A section of cooking tips from our experts is also included to help ensure that each dish is fun and easy to prepare.

Good food makes a perfect gift for anybody. This latest edition in the popular series continues to make the most of that fact by providing readers with more than 75 great-tasting, easy-to-make recipes for sweets, snacks, breads and more. It also includes a variety of bag and container projects perfect for wrapping each delicious gift.

6. Christmas Trees: Growing and Selling Trees, Wreaths, and Greens (Paperback) by Lewis Hill

9780882665665. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 160. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 160 p. Best-selling author Lewis Hill shares his decades of experience in this comprehensive guide to growing and selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday greens. You'll discover everything you need to know to make your business thrive!

Best-selling author Lewis Hill shares his decades of experience in this comprehensive guide to growing and selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and holiday greens. You'll discover everything you need to know to make your business thrive!

7. Christmas Is Coming : Our Family Holiday Organizer 9781565079120

ISBN: 9781565079120 ISBN10: 1565079124 Contributors: Barnes, Emilie,

Christmas Is Coming : Our Family Holiday Organizer (Hardcover) 9781565079120

8. Traditional Christmas Two: Cooking, Crafts & Gifts (Hardcover) by Cowles Creative Publishing

9780865738997. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 318. Library binding. Cloth over boards. 318 p. -- Filled with crafts, decorating ideas and recipes. -- Helps create lasting Christmas memories. -- All projects are explained with step-by-step simplicity.

9780865738997. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 318. Library binding. Cloth over boards. 318 p. -- Filled with crafts, decorating ideas and recipes. -- Helps create lasting Christmas memories. -- All projects are explained with step-by-step simplicity.

9. The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays (Paperback) 9780316193139

book that is in almost brand-new condition. ISBN: 9780316193139 ISBN10: 0316193135 Contributors: Patz, Nancy, Drucker, Malka,

The Family Treasury of Jewish Holidays is a compendium of facts, activities, and stories from around the world suitable for use by the entire family.

10. Holiday Entertaining (Hardcover) by Chuck Williams, Allan Rosenberg

9780783503172. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 108. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 108 p. Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. Appealing to experts and amatuers alike, this cookbook features six acclaimed chefs offering complete menus for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's Eve and Day. Unique as well as updated traditional recipes, preparation strategies, and ideas for elegant party favors and centerpieces are included in this cookobook that is a perfect gift for any cook. Includes full-color photo of each mouth-watering dish.

9780783503172. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 108. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 108 p. Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. Appealing to experts and amatuers alike, this cookbook features six acclaimed chefs offering complete menus for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's Eve and Day. Unique as well as updated traditional recipes, preparation strategies, and ideas for elegant party favors and centerpieces are included in this cookobook that is a perfect gift for any cook. Includes full-color photo of each mouth-watering dish.