Everything Christmas (giveaway)

Why oh why am I bringing up Christmas so soon? I know this seems ghastly to some of you but here's the deal: I have a few Christmas titles to review and host giveaways for and I figured it would be in your best interest to mention them now so that if you win, you'll be in the best position to receive your winnings BEFORE Christmas actually arrives! (See, it's all about you, really!) Bear with me.

I was sent a copy (and I did not resist!) of Everything Christmas by Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group. This book is advertised as having "Everything you need to make your Christmas season merry and bright!"

Now, that's a tall order but any tool that brightens the (already electrified) mood is a welcomed tool by me so I was eager to dive in and find out what this book had to offer.

I have to say that this book really is tremendously fun. I read it on one of my "bedridden pregnancy days" and it made my spirit feel a little merrier, yes. (ha! ha!) The book is divided up by days and it offers a little bit of reading from December 1 - December 24th. Each day contains a smattering of information/devotionals/songs/recipes for you to browse through, read and enjoy all month long. It's kind of a great way to stay focused on the holiday itself during all of the hustle and bustle, if you happen to have a problem with keeping your focus. (I do not. To me this book just ADDS.)

For example, if you open the book to the first section, December 1st, you find the following information:

• A poem
• A brief history of Christmas
• A short story
• A craft idea
• A recipe
• Lyrics to a wonderful Christmas hymn (with accompanying historical note)
• A scripture reading

Each day provides variations on that theme, giving you plenty to dive into, sort out and play around with during the holiday season. There is even information about how Christmas is celebrated around the world, complete with traditional ethnic menus provided.

It's just fun, that's what. Pure, undiluted fun that keeps you geared, focused and centered during this busy and blessed season of the year.

Now for the good stuff, right? Waterbrook has generously offered a giveaway copy to one of our readers here at Reading to Know. If you would like to win a copy of Everything Christmas please simply leave a comment below. This contest will be open through Thursday, November 11th and is open to U.S. Residents only.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS #1 - KATY.

Without further ado - enjoy!