A Simple Christmas

A Simple Christmas
Author: Mike Huckabee
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 159523098X

“Every Christmas, I still think about that guitar and the sacrifice it represented. And I hope I don’t forget to think about the greatest sacrifice of all, God’s gift of Himself.” Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, competition, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee (who was a pastor before getting into politics), that was never God’s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in today’s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious of all. Now Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories—often funny, sometimes deeply moving—that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill. If you’re looking for a little clarity, sanity, and inspiration at this insane time of year, you’re sure to enjoy A Simple Christmas.

A Simple Christmas on the Farm

A Simple Christmas on the Farm
Author: Phyllis Alsdurf
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2021
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1506471366

Warm and heartfelt, this story invites readers to imagine an inclusive, generous Christmas, focusing on the simple pleasures of family, community, and making things by hand.

A Simple Christmas Wish

A Simple Christmas Wish
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2013-09-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441242279

Rachel Milligan is caring for her seven-year-old niece, Holly, at her home in Chicago when she receives devastating news: Holly's parents have been killed in a plane crash. Because Rachel is Holly's only known relative, she assumes that she will be her beloved niece's guardian. However, custody is awarded to Lydia, a distant aunt who happens to be Amish. Just a week before Christmas, Rachel takes Holly to the Amish community in the hopes of persuading Aunt Lydia to relinquish custody. Instead, Lydia sets out to teach Holly to live according to the Amish way. As family secrets emerge and old wounds are healed, Rachel realizes that she will do whatever it takes to ensure that Holly has the loving family she needs. Combining an Amish family saga with the anticipation of Christmas cheer and the promise of a budding romance, this newest Christmas story from beloved author Melody Carlson is sure to please.

Little House Living

Little House Living
Author: Merissa A. Alink
Publisher: Gallery Books
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 198217899X

The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts
Author: Judith McNaught
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2001-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0743442237

4 Heartwarming Christmas Stories.

Handmade Scandinavian Christmas

Handmade Scandinavian Christmas
Author: Hege Barnholt
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Christmas cards
ISBN: 9781446303610

This year celebrate your own iconic Scandinavian Christmas -- the traditional tree and its decorations, homely lights against the dark nights, and kitchen tables full of wonderful-looking, wonderful-tasting food - with the help of Hege Barnholt's book. Handmade Scandinavian Christmas has more than 120 craft ideas so whether you want to make Christmas gifts, decorations, wrapping, cakes, bread, scarves, advent calendars, wine, accessories, sweets, flower arrangements, candle holders, cards or even something for the winter birds in your garden, you'll find a stylish but simple project here, complete with instructions (This is what you do...), photographic illustrations, and full-size templates.

A Simple Amish Christmas

A Simple Amish Christmas
Author: Vannetta Chapman
Publisher: Vannetta Chapman
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2023-09-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Will Annie find acceptance in the Amish community she left behind? Annie Weaver always planned to return home, but the 20-year-old RN has lived in Philadelphia for three years now. Her time of rumspringa is about to come to an abrupt end, bringing for Annie an overwhelming sense of loneliness as the Christmas season is in full swing. When she receives a call that her father has been in an accident, Annie returns home. She soon finds herself questioning her purpose in life, even as she finds herself face-to-face with a budding romance with an Amish farmer. As winter settles in around them, Annie has several important choices to make. One of those decisions will be presented to her on the morning of A Simple Amish Christmas. This bestselling classic from USA Today bestselling author Vannetta Chapman has been updated and is now available in e-book, print, and audio. “The characters Vannetta created in A Simple Amish Christmas were so real, I was hooked from the very first chapter.” ~Jennifer Slattery, bestselling author of Falling for the Family Next Door. "This heart-warming novel paints a beautiful, authentic portrait of Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. Chapman's characters are so real they feel like old friends. Once you open this book, you won't put it down until you've reached the last page." ~Amy Clipston, bestselling author of A Gift of Grace. Vannetta Chapman is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of over 40 novels in a variety of genres that include Amish romance, inspirational romance, cozy mystery, romantic suspense, dystopian, and thrillers. Having sold more than one million copies, she currently lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country.

Christmas Abundance

Christmas Abundance
Author: Candy Paull
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780785267508

"Christmas Abundance" offers a celebratory look at Christmas from the small joys of the scents, sights, sounds, tastes and textures of Christmas as it is celebrated today to the true meaning of Christmas in the birth of Christ. It includes Scripture readings, Advent and Christmas meditations, quotes, practical tips for celebrating the holidays, and inspirational thoughts.

It's Christmas, David!

It's Christmas, David!
Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 133813776X

The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.