One of my favorite family Christmas traditions occurs on Christmas Eve.
Every December 24th, usually in the afternoon, Santa’s elves deliver a holiday book (or two) and leave it at our door.
Once everyone has showered and put on pajamas we get into bed and read the book.
The kids love receiving the book and I’m pretty sure Santa loves giving it just as much.
Over the years we have built up quite a collection of holiday books.
Here’s a peek at some of our favorites:
The Berenstain Bears Christmas by Stan & Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears’ Christmas Tree by Stan & Jan Berenstain
This is an amazing book, just gorgeous illustrations and just magical for kids 5 – 10 yrs old.
Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson
Santa’s Reindeer by Rod Green
Another unbelievable Christmas book. Tells all about Santa’s reindeer, where they sleep, how they fly, and more. This one will not disappoint.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
Cajun Night Before Christmas by “Trosclair”
Just a few lines of the beginning to give you the gist of this favorite of mine – lay on a thick french/country accent as you read it 🙂
‘Twas the night before Christmas
An’ all t’ru de house
Dey don’t a t’ing pass
Not even a mouse.
De chirren been nezzle
Good snug on de flo’
An’ Mama pass de pepper
T’ru de crack on de do’.
Do you have any family traditions or holiday books that are special to you?
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