tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post9157029928630426420..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: Recommended Christmas readingDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87052381245467934942014-12-17T09:04:39.360-05:002014-12-17T09:04:39.360-05:00Lovely selection of books! Some of my favorites! m...Lovely selection of books! Some of my favorites! merry Christmas! MariaMaria Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847842738900623826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52554386486312016222014-12-17T07:58:50.801-05:002014-12-17T07:58:50.801-05:00Oh, I do need to get back to reading Miss Read aga...Oh, I do need to get back to reading Miss Read again. I've twice read through large #s of her, and I love the Fairacre series. I own two, but alas, neither is the Christmas one.<br />I have a 2-volume set of MacDonald's "The Gifts of the Child Christ" and I believe there's a Christmas story in there that is so beautiful. And Tasha Tudor's "Take Joy" is an excellent Christmas book too. She also has a pop-up Christmas book. I really need to go get some of these OUT and look at them today, so thank you for the reminder! This has been fun to read.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51568690453223971402014-12-07T20:33:10.648-05:002014-12-07T20:33:10.648-05:00I still have my Little Women book since I was youn...I still have my Little Women book since I was young, I just love it! I love all your books, specially the one about the adorable donkey and yes, HE DREAMED HE WAS CARRYING A LADY FULL OF HEAVEN!...lovely. Thank you for sharing pretty lady.<br />Have a wonderful holiday season.<br />FABBY<br />FABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-48063104930414590522014-12-07T13:11:10.707-05:002014-12-07T13:11:10.707-05:00"he dreamed he was carrying a lady full of he..."he dreamed he was carrying a lady full of heaven." What a striking line. And what wonderful book suggestions - thanks for passing them along. Now I'll read all of the comments for more good ideas :)!Nancy Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584199691076992017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-50516509345877056932014-12-06T08:05:21.996-05:002014-12-06T08:05:21.996-05:00A wonderful memory evoking post :) I loved hearin...A wonderful memory evoking post :) I loved hearing the story of the donkey,that's one I'm not familiar with. Many of the others I do know though and I have read a long ago, Mrs. Read. I do want to settle down My holiday preparations in time to enjoy them with a book or two.Thank You for such kind words on Your last visit.You are a sweetheart and I wish You a blessed Christmas-Hugs DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877661749658933807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-82554061682212385442014-12-05T21:31:42.854-05:002014-12-05T21:31:42.854-05:00Hi Deborah,
You shared a cozy description of how ...Hi Deborah,<br /><br />You shared a cozy description of how you enjoy snuggling up with a good book. Loved the selection of books and thanks for sharing.<br />Hope you have a lovely weekend<br />Carolyn xDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-59598426656516288682014-12-04T20:58:12.744-05:002014-12-04T20:58:12.744-05:00Hi Deborah, what a lovely selection of books for C...Hi Deborah, what a lovely selection of books for Christmas. I love to keep a Christmas story going during the holidays too. Love the old illustrations and the interesting covers. I like to place them out for others to pick up when they are visiting.<br />It is a gift to take a day to read and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or tea. Love your tree mug.<br />Thank you for sharing your books. Also, for stopping by and your kind comment.<br />Have a nice weekend and sending hugs your way.<br />XO<br />Celestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-1966069963743684352014-12-04T18:36:05.484-05:002014-12-04T18:36:05.484-05:00What a great pile of books for this time of the ye...What a great pile of books for this time of the year - happy reading :))Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29458381839084130372014-12-04T16:52:15.620-05:002014-12-04T16:52:15.620-05:00The illustrations in old books are so beautiful! Y...The illustrations in old books are so beautiful! You have made this look so inviting that I just want to curl up with a book and some coffee :) I have not read many of these books, but Simple Abundance by Sarah ban Breathnach is one of my daily readers. I have been trying to find something comparable because soon I'll be on my second year in a row of reading Simple Abundance every morning! If you have any suggestions, I'd welcome them. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017368307967996380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-12531586103396373782014-12-04T12:28:43.874-05:002014-12-04T12:28:43.874-05:00It's so fun to see what others are reading at ...It's so fun to see what others are reading at Christmas. I hope other bloggers will tell what their favorites are. I see many of my favorites among your selection. I just checked to see if I had the Christmas With Anne book and I do. It's time to get it out and read it again.The Victorian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771406484767173643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25050717357659029902014-12-04T11:38:00.380-05:002014-12-04T11:38:00.380-05:00Dearest Deborah,
Having grown up in this country m...Dearest Deborah,<br />Having grown up in this country makes of course all the difference! We used to celebrate Saint Nicholas and not Christmas gift giving... So our culture is more the traditional religious celebration.<br />Sending you hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-73551706078465448352014-12-04T11:33:45.862-05:002014-12-04T11:33:45.862-05:00Oh how divine! A day of reading such charming boo...Oh how divine! A day of reading such charming books by the fire with a cup of tea sounds heavenly! I agree that..."The Beautiful Matters!" God is the Creator of all that is beautiful and creative!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Linda @ Truthful TidbitsLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751356958497450109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-82957938956665191512014-12-04T11:23:05.355-05:002014-12-04T11:23:05.355-05:00There are some lovely books here that I'm goin...There are some lovely books here that I'm going look for, particularly the collection of Anne Christmas stories. I like to read some of the Christmas chapters from the Little House book by Laura Ingalls Wilder - simple celebrations of love and family. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-48787658866313157352014-12-04T09:42:13.783-05:002014-12-04T09:42:13.783-05:00What a lovely list of books, Deborah. I think the ...What a lovely list of books, Deborah. I think the only one I have read is 'Little Women.' I am like you and enjoy curling up this time of year with a good Christmas book - I will definitely be looking for some of these titles.<br /><br />And your hot drink looks sooo good! Or is it a mug full of whipped cream? Either way would be delicious :) haha Hugs to you, my friend!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-15938445002432692592014-12-04T07:46:10.139-05:002014-12-04T07:46:10.139-05:00I haven't read some of the books on your list,...I haven't read some of the books on your list, Deborah, but oh, Little Women, how I loved that book when I was growing up! Right now I'm reading The Little Blue Book Advent and Christmas s Seasons 2014-2015, which is a daily 6 minute reflection. I still need to get down my Children's books that are too high in my closet. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-28907946331002039602014-12-04T05:57:37.141-05:002014-12-04T05:57:37.141-05:00What a fantastic selection of books! Thank you fo...What a fantastic selection of books! Thank you for sharing this with us :)Sola Scripturahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114177755134063286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-29952660462349308802014-12-04T02:39:30.796-05:002014-12-04T02:39:30.796-05:00Lovely books and dear illustrations! Every Christm...Lovely books and dear illustrations! Every Christmas Eve I would read 'The Night Before Christmas' to my children. I have a wonderful version illustrated by Tasha Tudor that was a gift from my Mother to my children when they were young. We also read the 'Little House' Christmas Holiday stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder. One of my favorite stories was always 'The Little Match Girl', by Hans Christian Anderson. I love Sarah Breathnach, but have not read this book - Thanks for sharing <3 Enjoy your cozy nights reading, Deborah. xo Karen Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-51679214144360400832014-12-03T23:52:09.754-05:002014-12-03T23:52:09.754-05:00Ahhhh.. what a lovely post of your Christmas books...Ahhhh.. what a lovely post of your Christmas books! Happy reading!<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-80834726125970037932014-12-03T23:19:10.521-05:002014-12-03T23:19:10.521-05:00I love this post. We read the Christmas Carol ever...I love this post. We read the Christmas Carol every year. We also have the screen play "book" for Miracle on 34th. I love Little Women. My favorite Christmas children's books are by Tomie De Paola and Patricia Palacco. I love Oranges for Frankie. I also love Madeleine E'ngle's Christmas book. I love O'Henry in general; I have a book with all his short stories. The Fair Acre book is so appealing.Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-62460579921632505102014-12-03T19:56:51.809-05:002014-12-03T19:56:51.809-05:00You are such a girl after my own heart, lol...I lo...You are such a girl after my own heart, lol...I love Sarah ban Breathnach...have her earlier books. Several of the other authors as well...:) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37828714734774663422014-12-03T16:35:08.039-05:002014-12-03T16:35:08.039-05:00Hot chocolate :)
Hot chocolate :)<br />Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31544622563377731862014-12-03T16:33:11.268-05:002014-12-03T16:33:11.268-05:00Some good recommendations Deborah. I have A Canadi...Some good recommendations Deborah. I have A Canadian Yuletide Treasury and A Cup of Christmas Tea that are special to me.<br />Yes, what is that you're drinking in the last photo? It looks yummy.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-67693113327639757792014-12-03T15:59:08.410-05:002014-12-03T15:59:08.410-05:00Hi Deborah,
Your Christmas Books do look like perf...Hi Deborah,<br />Your Christmas Books do look like perfect books for this time of year. I also like to put some vintage children's books on display at Christmas. Your whipped cream treat looks yummy too! Happy December!<br />Karen Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804372282623644402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-24034837860624397532014-12-03T15:15:03.345-05:002014-12-03T15:15:03.345-05:00So many good Christmas books. Thanks for suggest...So many good Christmas books. Thanks for suggesting them.<br />Beth in NEPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920859563407788557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-64141192831759893472014-12-03T12:23:54.196-05:002014-12-03T12:23:54.196-05:00I forgot about Winter Solstice! That's a great...I forgot about Winter Solstice! That's a great one. And yes, Miss Read has some other wonderful Christmas books. Happy reading Ruth!Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.com