Christmas makes me nostalgic in ways no other time of the year does. Warm memories of little feet scampering down the hall to see if Santa had arrived yet, piles of wrapping paper, adults trying desperately to assemble toys that have been strapped in by the manufacturer, it all brings back so much fun. One of my favourite traditions was every December 1st, we would all gather around the TV with cozy blankets and watch The Polar Express. When the hot chocolate scene came up, we had cups of cocoa with whipped cream and candy canes ready for each child. I still love the sound of that train whistle.
My kids are all grown up now, the house is quiet on Christmas day, but I still like to curl up with my copy of The Polar Express. How many of these top 10 Christmas books have you read, and which will you add to your December TBR?
Top 10 List
1. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843): Scrooge's ghostly redemption defines holiday cheer and transformation.
2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss (1957): A grumpy creature learns the true meaning of the season through heartwarming rhymes.
3. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (1985): A boy's magical train ride to the North Pole captures childhood wonder.
4. The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (1905): A poignant short story of sacrificial love between a devoted couple.
5. The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore (1823): Iconic poem painting Santa's visit with vivid, joyful imagery.
6. Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie (1938): A festive family murder mystery solved by the clever detective.
7. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (1868): Holiday scenes anchor the March sisters' enduring tale of family bonds.
8. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum (1902): Origin story of Santa's enchanted beginnings in a magical forest.
9. A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote (1956): Nostalgic fruitcake baking evokes tender holiday memories.
10. The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans (1993): A widow shares profound seasonal wisdom with a young family.
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