Again, the giving mood has gotten a hold of me and I've decided to post not just one, or even just two Christmas recommendations, but three! Happy holidays, my fellow readers 🙌
In the 19th century, the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories stretched on from Halloween to that of wintertime. These stories were printed in newspapers and magazines around Christmastime for folks to get their thrills and chills during the yuletide. In the spirit of this tradition, you could check out The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Walter Scott, and Tara Moore. This book compiles 13 tales from a diverse group of authors; if you like "A Christmas Carol" this might be something down your alley. It's perfect for those interested in trying out something different this holiday season.
If you're a fan of Wicked, something you might be interested in is Hiddensee: A Tale of the Once and Future Nutcrackerby Gregory Maguire. This books reimagines the backstory of the timeless Nutcracker, focusing on how he came to be carved as well as the character Drosselmeier, the one-eyed toy maker whom gives the nutcracker to his goddaughter, Klara. Yet, this story not only retells this classic in a new light, but also presents a much weightier topic than childhood dreams and imaginations. Rather, it weaves through the topic of how a disadvantaged person can benefit those so much like themselves by a simple gesture. Hope rings out as the compromised Godfather brings something precious and full of light to a lonely and marginalized young soul one bleak, wintery evening.
Said to be a modern-day fairy tale from popular author Kristin Hannah, Comfort & Joy: A Fable might just be that familiar warm and fuzzy story that fills your Christmas time with goodness. In this book, a recently divorced Joy has lost her spark for celebrating Christmas. Unbound by family ties, she decides to buy a ticket to the rural Northwest. Yet, her plans are destroyed when her plane goes down in a deep, dark forest, leaving her and her fellow passengers stranded in unknown territory. Somehow Joy finds her way to a man named Bobby, who is still trying to figure out how to raise his 6-year-old son following the death of his wife. They form an instant connection and amid the sudden changes and unexpected chances, Joy has a choice to make: find the faith to reach toward the love she has found or reject the chance at a new life and perhaps true joy. For those looking for a heartwarming, true-heart-of-Christmas tale, this is a great one to pick up.
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