Cozy Christmas Readings

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I love snuggling up with a book at Christmas time. Gathering by a warm fire and/or twinkling lights, sipping something hot and getting lost in a cozy wintery story.

Her are some books I really enjoy reading at Christmas time:
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Miracle on 34th Street
You have probably all seen the movie, but it does not compare to the book (as usual.) I like the movie and actually the book is a nice extension of it. I was fortunate enough to have read it after the movie, which I think helps. It is a delightful book. The character of Kris Kringle is so enjoyable and jolly, you can’t help but love it. The story is wholesome and teaches us so many important lessons. If you have not read it, I urge you to do so, I think you will be happy you did.
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Book Bean: Eggnog Mocha
Your basic mocha but made with 1/3 parts eggnog 2/3 part milk (or to taste if like it extra sweet.) I also only use about half the amount of normal chocolate.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The wonderful classic story by Dr. Seuss. He is so brilliant in his creation of such a horrendously likable creature. We love and loathe the Grinch. Which is why the story is so compelling, and why the ending is so fulfilling. The Grinch has become iconic, he is like Scrooge a symbol to be used for those less keen on Christmas spirit.
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Book Bean: Nutcrackerccino
A cappuccino sprinkled and swirled with nutmeg.

 


A Christmas Carol
Speaking of scrooge. This book has to be the most timeless Christmas story of ever told. Everyone one knows the tale, and it has been made in to countless shows and movies. The book is fantastic and I wish more people actually took the time to read it. A Christmas Carol is a hauntingly beautiful book.
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Book Bean: Cinnamint Tea
Mint tea with a dash of cream sprinkled with cinnamon and/or a cinnamon stick.

rudolph_book_coverRudolph The Red -Nose Reindeer
Oh the wonderful story of Rudolph. I love this story. I love the idea of a character being different and then overcoming the struggles and pain that can come from it. I got my anniversary copy of this book at a black-Friday door buster, back when it was still a sane thing to do. This is a great story and the book is lovely.
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Book Bean: North Pole Cocoa
Rich hot chocolate with marshmallows and candy canes for stir sticks.


The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe
I hope you are not sick of me mentioning this book yet. How could I not at Christmas time! This is one of my favorite books to read in general, but I especially love to read it at Christmas. It is a wonderful winterland story, that all ages will enjoy. I think it is a great book to read aloud in a group.
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Book Bean: Spiced Orange Chai
Your favorite Chai with a dollop of marmalade and a sprinkle of spice if you dare (mix while very hot.) You can substitute marmalade for orange liqueur.

 

Twas The night Before Christmas
A wonderful classic poem that has been made into a beautiful book. The poem alone is great, but adding such detailed and amazing illustrations makes it so special. The art work is stunning.

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Add hot milk and crushed gingerbread crumbs to blender, blend until frothy.  Sprinkle with nutmeg and/or cinnamon.

What books do you like to cozy up
with for Christmas?


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Fun Fact: According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington.

61 thoughts on “Cozy Christmas Readings”

  2. Right now I’m re-reading “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” as I do every year. Other favorite Christmas reads are Philip Gulley’s “Christmas in Harmony” and “The Christmas Scrapbook,” and Miss Read’s “The Christmas Mouse” and “No Holly for Miss Quinn.” Oh, and “The House Without a Christmas Tree.”

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  4. Have read most of the books on your list and loved them. What I am reading currently…our local library has a fun program called ‘Blind Date’…a selection of books are wrapped in different colored tissue paper according to genre so you cannot see what book you are getting, It is a fun way to read books that you might otherwise not choose and a great way to meet new authors.

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  6. Thanks Abbie Lu for the great tips (books & drinks)…
    with both of them… just sitting beside the fireplace, with a blanket on my knees and my lovely cats around…
    I’ll get in touch with you for a book review!
    😉 have a lovely time during the upcoming seasons holidays
    Claudine

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  8. Re-read Christmas Carol for a book club discussion last week. One of the interesting things I learned is that our tradition of celebrating Christmas as we have for the last 150 years basically originated with Dickens’ book. Someone else pointed out that Scrooge’s experiences with the ghosts are like a process of therapy, taking him back to his earlier self so he could reconnect with the person he might have been.

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  14. I’m with you on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – or any of the Narnia series. I really enjoyed reading The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey last year too.
    I’m going to try the Cinnamint tea. That’s a combo I haven’t tried yet. Sounds delicious, and I have some cinnamon sticks in the cupboard.

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  20. I read all of these books at Christmas time also. As well as a gorgeous picture book called The Nutcracker that I share with my little granddaughter. Oh, and Polar Express (that one is definitely a hot chocolate with marshmallow book).

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  25. A twist on “A Christmas Carol”: a teacher friend has his grade-6 class reading the parts, with Tiny Tim unfortunately being read by a marginally literate child. When he came to the famous line, he timed it this way: “Merry Christmas Uncle God. [long pause] Bless you.” So I invite you to think of your own favourite Uncle God, and bless him. And happy holidays to you!

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  27. Such a lovely post. All cool lovely books that I also like to read but in my own language: Dutch! Ans you are so right, the books are nearly always better then the movies they make out of them! 🙂 What a cool idea to serve a special coffee or related drink when you read a specific book! Cool! Greetings from a foodie from Belgium! 🙂

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