tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post5466819818785862063..comments2024-01-04T03:21:53.195-05:00Comments on Fear in Writing: Holiday Books: Heap Your Plate or Passover?JournoMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-61752499283193678802009-12-06T12:34:34.315-05:002009-12-06T12:34:34.315-05:00I did get that you love holidays, I was referring ...I did get that you love holidays, I was referring to those who don't because you know how there are always some "cranky Scrooges" :))DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-55548084630293518432009-12-06T01:42:40.467-05:002009-12-06T01:42:40.467-05:00I don't read holiday books either. If I stumbl...I don't read holiday books either. If I stumble across a book with a Christmas theme, I'm usually reading it in the spring. But I do love Christmas! I get misty eyed thinking of snow and picking out a tree...In Australia it's summer and not the same. It's probably better I don't read holoday books anyway, gives me time to pay attention to the people around me and family, which is the point of it all.Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-71295652401641765272009-12-05T21:07:44.169-05:002009-12-05T21:07:44.169-05:00My family exchange books over the holidays. Everyo...My family exchange books over the holidays. Everyone bring a pile of what they read and enjoy the year through and pass it on. We have been doing it seven or so years. Save us having to shop.<br />You take care.The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13382165250238920938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-19972976591568981302009-12-05T20:41:01.584-05:002009-12-05T20:41:01.584-05:00Love, love, LOVE Christmas :) I do enjoy A Christm...Love, love, LOVE Christmas :) I do enjoy A Christmas Carol and we have a worn out copy of Twas the Night. Polar Express is lovely, but I didn't see it until my kids were older. Otherwise it might have become a tradition too. Other than that...Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-59781475457853907842009-12-05T20:36:34.350-05:002009-12-05T20:36:34.350-05:00Good for you Bermudaonion! I could tell there wer...Good for you Bermudaonion! I could tell there were many takers on the challenge. Are you reading books that revolve around the holidays, or where the holiday is more of a backdrop?<br />Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />MicheleJournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-10289771941480311692009-12-05T20:17:01.213-05:002009-12-05T20:17:01.213-05:00I do love holiday books during the holidays. They...I do love holiday books during the holidays. They don't work for me any other time of the year. I'm participating in Nely's Holiday Reading Challenge and I'm having fun with it.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-25160901010442985222009-12-05T19:24:47.271-05:002009-12-05T19:24:47.271-05:00Elizabeth- You are exactly right! Whereas I shy a...Elizabeth- You are exactly right! Whereas I shy away from movies made from books (with some exceptions: Atonement, For Whom the Bell Tolls, etc.), I would much rather watch a Christmas movie than read a Christmas book! I mentioned Dickens as well, but I'm not familiar with Capote's tale. I will definitely check that one out! Thanks for the new addition to my wishlist.<br /><br />Dezmond- You did read the part where I said I LOVE the holidays, right? It's just the books of which I am not fond.<br />But you are definitely right that we are more blessed here in the US than we realize. In fact, as I <a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/2009/10/book-plates-and-angel-trees.html" rel="nofollow">blogged before</a>, my parents, sister, husband and I are forgoing the traditional gift-giving and using the money to sponsor Angel Tree families in need. The shopping was just as much fun as it would have been for each other, but we got to do it together! You remind me I need to blog an update on this.<br /><br />I hope YOUR holidays are magnificent, Dezmond. Thank you for sharing your 10 facts - you are quite fascinating!<br /><br />MicheleJournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-62913264098844669212009-12-05T18:34:45.242-05:002009-12-05T18:34:45.242-05:00Oh, how can someone hate holidays??? :) Especially...Oh, how can someone hate holidays??? :) Especially if you live in the USA or Britain. I've always thought that one of the best times in my life would be to visit some English speaking country in December to experience the warmth of the festive atmosphere, the magic of Christmas lights and all your wonderful family gatherings and food, and that feeling of being together ....<br />You should appreciate that ... for many people around the world it's a faraway magic that they'll probably never experience. <br /><br />Michele, I hope you'll have the most magnificent holidays this year ;)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-40544995335030195092009-12-05T17:16:39.136-05:002009-12-05T17:16:39.136-05:00Gosh, I agree with you, Michelle. I don't know...Gosh, I agree with you, Michelle. I don't know why, I love holiday themed movies but the same (feel forced for some reason) holiday themed books leave me cold. Except for two. The obvious choice, Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol", and second, "Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote. What a wonderfully (unforced) genuine story of one boy's Christmas. I read it to my kids when they got a little older. I highly recommend this book, it's terrific.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.com