We are officially two weeks shy of the winter break, the media center is decked out in garland and twinkling lights (thanks to Mr. B and some media center elves), and Christmas is just around the corner. At the primary and elementary schools, kids come in asking for Christmas books just after Halloween. They are excited to get into the spirit of giving (ok - maybe the spirit of receiving), and they are just thrilled when they have that first holiday themed book in their little hands.
In the high school, we have a tendency to forget that excitement. We're busy with extracurricular activities and midterm exams - nothing says Christmas like a giant test. All that said - to spark your holiday enthusiasm, I've compiled my top 5 Christmas books of all time in this week's post. You are welcomed to comment and add your own favorites or scrutinize my rankings.
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Skipping Christmas by John Grisham - This is probably going to be the only book on this list that some of you don't know. It was published in 2001, so it is by far one of the newest books on my list. John Grisham steps about a million miles outside his normal style in this hilarious but touching story about two parents who decide they are just not going to go through the trouble of Christmas one year. Between the crazy neighbors and the all important Frosty decoration, this book is certainly worth the read. Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis star in the movie adaptation,
Christmas with the Kranks.
