Favorite Holiday Books

As the holidays draw closer, here are some of my favorite books to share with your family, to give as gifts, or to enjoy for yourself.

There’s something magical about reading books around the holidays. It quiets us, slows things down and can even remind us of what really matters.

When my kids were little we started the tradition of reading a holiday story each night leading up to Christmas. It is one of my favorite ways to be intentional about connecting with my family during the busy season.

One of the most beautiful books for doing this each night is Unwrapping the Greatest Gift. My friend Julie and I chat about it here because it is such a simple way to be intentional during the holidays.

There are countless books we love, but here are a few favorites:

My favorite family reads for the holidays!
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Perfect for the Whole Family

The Littlest Angel – This is a truly touching story that I can never get through without crying. It is beautifully told with stunning illustrations that every child (or adult) will love!

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey – A sweet tale focused on the softening of the hardest of hearts with one magic ingredient: LOVE.

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree – Courage, family, and tradition are all wrapped in this Appalachian tale.

The Legend of the Candy Cane – This legend looks at the holiday candy cane as more than a sweet treat. It reminds us of what Christmas is really about: Jesus!

Four fantastic holiday themed books for grown-ups!
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Holiday Treasures for Adults

The Greatest Gift – This book is a beautiful long-form devotional to set your heart on the things of the season that really matter. It is a truly lovely book.

The Women of Christmas – Explore and prepare your heart for Christmas through the eyes of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna. This book is a scripture based treasure that women will love.

The Christmas Box – I love a great holiday story, and this novel is just that. This fictional series will leave you turning pages and remind you of what Christmas is all about. Even through immense hardship and even hurt hearts you can see the beauty of Jesus in each person.

The Shoe Box – This book is a true Christmas treasure, perfect for anyone who doesn’t know Jesus (or needs a little reminding). The Shoe Box a beautiful tale about a foster boy, holiday traditions and recipes, and the complete Christmas story from the Bible.

The perfect holiday books for all ages! #books #christmas #holidays #reading #familytime #readtogether #read #bestbooks

Do you have a favorite holiday book to share? 


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Author: Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca is a writer and speaker encouraging women to find real faith that works in real life. A wife and mother of three in Connecticut, she can often be found typing words, driving her kids places or wherever there is chocolate.

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