Day 7 of 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways (with Phylicia Masonheimer)
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Welcome to our seventh day of fun in my 12th annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways! If you’re just joining in, be sure to start at Day 1 here.
I’m so happy to introduce you to a newer friend of mine, Phylicia Masonheimer, who is an author and theology geek who just happens to live in my home state of Michigan. (Did ya know our state is America’s high five?) I first found Phylicia on Instagram and I love following her. She is a wealth of information on all things theology, with some other fun home and family topics thrown in.
But before we get to the prize she is offering, here is today’s tip for the season.
Day 7: Our favorite holiday books for kids
Each year, we keep all of our Christmas books in an antique desk drawer on our hearth that serves as a basket. Then, these books can be read to any kids who are over.
The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg
My friend Lori wrote this whimsical story that has become a Christmas classic.
One dark November night a stranger rides into a small prairie town. Who is he? Why has he come? The townspeople wish he were a doctor, a dressmaker, or a trader. But the children have the greatest wish of all, a deep, quiet, secret wish.
Then a young girl named Lucy befriends the newcomer. When he reveals his identity and shares with her the legend of the candy cane, she discovers fulfillment of her wishes and the answer to her town’s dreams. Now will she share what she has learned?
Vibrant illustrations by Richard Cowdrey bring to life a timeless tale by Lori Walburg, a story that will help families celebrate the mystery and miracle of Christmas?for many Christmases to come.
The Little Drummer Boy by Ezra Jack Keats
A sweet book based on the classic song. A procession travels to Bethlehem, bringing gifts for the Christ child. A little boy comes along but he is unable to afford a gift suitable for the king. What can he give the newborn baby? Vivid and gorgeous illustrations make this story come alive. Music for the song appears at the back of the book.
The Night Tree by Eve Bunting
Our kids loved this book and I have given it as a gift several times. It tells the tale of how, by moonlight in the quiet forest, a young boy and his family decorate their favorite tree with popcorn, apples, tangerines, and sunflower-seed balls as a gift for the animals of the woods. This book is beautifully illustrated and your kids will want to go out to the forest to find and decorate their own night tree.
The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado
In this timeless bestseller, readers experience the tender love God has for those who feel alone and different. Joshua was a lamb with a crippled leg who felt left out because he couldn’t run and play like the other lambs. But God had a very special plan for Joshua’s life, as He does for all who feel alone. Readers can expect a gentle tug on their hearts as the little lamb’s prayers are answered in an amazing way. Original oil-painting illustrations capture the beauty and warmth of this endearing story.
Merry Christmas, Curious George by Margaret and H.A. Rey
It’s Christmastime! And that mischievous monkey Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can’t wait to help his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out a Christmas tree. But as usual, George’s antics get in the way. Hiding in a tree’s branches, he finds himself delivered to the local children’s hospital, where he cheers up the children and also gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.
The Pine Tree Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
Liz is a dear friend and a prolific author. I love her four seasonal parables for kids. This one is for winter. The Pine Tree Parable tells the heartwarming tale of a farmer and his family who nurture tiny seedlings into fragrant Christmas trees.
When the trees are tall enough to offer to their neighbors, the farmer’s wife plans to keep the most beautiful pine tree for her family, until one snowy December night when a child teaches her the true meaning of Christmas.
Day 7 Giveaway
My guest today is Phylicia Masonheimer. She’s giving away a copy of her Safe to Feel: A 30 Day Devotional for Women Who Struggle with Affection, along with a $15 Amazon gift card.
Giveaway rules are listed below. Enjoy!
Phylicia Masonheimer teaches Christian women how to know what they believe and live it boldly. She is a blogger, podcast host, and speaker. Her writing focuses on discerning truth in culture and letting that truth draw us nearer to God. Phylicia lives in northern Michigan with her husband and children. Connect with Phylicia at Phyliciamasonheimer.com.
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DAY 7 GIVEAWAY QUESTION:
Do you have a favorite Christmas book. If not, how about the Christmas song you love the most?
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I love Joy to the World!
Every year my girls and I read one of Arnold Ytreeide’s Advent books.
Mary Did You Know? Is my favorite song. I even had them sing it at our wedding.
Silent Night
My favorite Christmas book is reading of Jesus birth.
Shared.
I have really been loving the Christian singer Hannah Kerr’s Christmas album on Apple Music. I just discovered it, and it had been my jam so far this season! It’s called “Christmas in Bethlehem” :)
Night before Christmas of course ? and Away in the manger song!!
Every year, the day after Thanksgiving, I pull out a small stack of Christmas books to read (my Christmas movies stack is much bigger – LOL!). My favorite book, “The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey “ by Susan Wojciechowski, has been the most requested story in our household. It has been a part of our Christmas celebration for more than 15 years now!
My favorite Christmas song is “What Child Is This.”
YES! I love How the Grinch Stole Christmas! :D by Dr.. Seuss :)
I had a book my mom got me as a kid that was personalized with my name. I loved it!
My favorite is the Christmas story from Luke 2. When I was growing up, my brother and I took turns reading Luke 2 to the family each evening leading up to Christmas.
God Gave Us Christmas
I enjoy reading The Polar Express each year. It’s one of my favorite stories.
My favorite Christmas song is Silent Night. My great grandma and I would sing it together every Christmas Eve!
Davey and The First Christmas
Mary Did You Know!
I love the little drummer boy. My dad would always read it to us before bed the night before Christmas Eve. It was the best!
Silent night favorite Christmas song.
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer ??
Not really a favorite book but love to hear O Holy Night!
God gave us Christmas and The Joy of Giving are the two books my grandchildren always enjoy reading.
I always give my boys books on Christmas Eve – when they were young – it was always a Christmas book. We read it before they went to bed.
I gave my granddaughters the book Sisters written by the Bush sisters. It is truly a sweet book. I wrote in the back of the book “sisters by chance … friends by choice” and included a picture of the two of them.
I love Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
A new favorite, Bear Stays Up for Christmas.