For the first time since their children were born, empty nesters Judith and Stan Winters spent Thanksgiving without the kids, and it's looking like Christmas will be the same. Judith can't bring herself to even start decorating for the holiday; her kids always hung the first ornaments on the tree, ornaments they had made each year since they were toddlers. Sure they were strange-looking--some could be called downright ugly--but they were tradition. A tradition she's heartbroken to miss this year. With Judith refusing to decorate the bare spruce tree in their living room, Stan knows something must be done. And his only hope for saving the holiday is found in a box of handmade ornaments. Fan-favorite Dan Walsh invites readers to enjoy this nostalgic Christmas story that celebrates all of our most cherished seasonal traditions, especially the importance of family. Readers will join in remembering the things that make their own Christmas season so special.
As the first book I've read by this author, I found his story telling style most enjoyable. It will prompt me to look for more of his work. The appeal of a Christmas story that shares typical events in a real family should be one that I will keep in my special collection to lend to friends.
I had dreams of becoming a Librarian in my youth (I am now 83) so I love the bookcase that holds my collection of Christmas stories dating back almost 60 years. The oldest book is "The Shiniest Star" by Beth Vardon. My copy is now tattered and torn from countless reading to my eight children and multiple grands. I always hope to see this book brought back for the blessing it can be to future families.
I know this is longer than you asked but I could not resist
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