When Granny Saved Christmas


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How Nick and Holly Wrecked...Saved Christmas


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Holly Moreau and Nick Zernigan aren't friends at school—or anywhere else. Especially since Holly blames Nick for her broken nose after a freak accident. But when they find themselves unexpectedly dropped with older relatives at a retirement complex over Christmas break, they must make peace. They have to. It's the only way to survive karaoke night and a senior citizen Christmas dance. Holly thinks Nick is a careless loser. Nick thinks Holly is a too-serious choir nerd. Can one party and a crime spree change their minds about each other? And can Nick and Holly remember the miracle of Christmas and find the answers to some of their hidden questions?




The Grandma Moses Night Before Christmas


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Paintings by Grandma Moses illustrate the well-known poem about an important Christmas visitor.




The Book of (Holiday) Awesome


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There’s nothing like the holidays. They bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in everyone. Luckily, Neil Pasricha is here to remind us that not only are the holidays great, but there’s actually even more to celebrate than we realize. From Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, to other holidays throughout the year, such as Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving, The Book of (Holiday) Awesome will show you why holidays are…AWESOME. • Making the first footprint in fresh snow • When the in-laws leave • Waking up and realizing it’s Christmas • Just barely wrapping a gift with that tiny scrap of leftover wrapping paper • When they finally stop playing Christmas songs on the radio • Knowing “Kwanzaa” is worth more Scrabble points than “Hanukkah” or “Christmas”




The True Story of Christmas


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Everyone knows the story of Christmas. Decking the halls with boughs of holly. Hanging stockings by the chimney with care. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Then there's the true story of Christmas. And Ralph Mountfield is smack in the middle of it. Great Granny's crustier than ever. Grandpa's singing to the dog. Great Aunt Ida is completely crackers. Uncle Tristam's giving out bricks. The cousins are whining and throwing tantrums. Mum's looking for Dad. Dad's looking for aspirin. And Ralph is looking to stay out of trouble. But when a Christmas Quiz brings out some hidden truths, trouble is exactly what Ralph finds. It's anything but a silent, holy night for the Mountfield family! "From the Hardcover edition.




Granny Square Christmas


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What could be merrier than combining the traditional Granny Square motif and Christmas? Designer Lisa Gentry has put together a jolly collection of designs that will make decorating and gift-giving a treat for the maker and those enjoying the results. Decorate the tree and mantel with ornaments, a tree skirt, stocking, and garland while making the couch a cozy haven with the colorful blanket and pillow. There's even a mug cozy and trivet to brighten up the kitchen or Santa's visit. These treasures will quickly become a part of family tradition. Lisa has also included thoughtful gifts in a hat, scarf, cowl, and fingerless mitts that will warm hearts as well as heads, necks, and fingers. Make your family's Christmas extra special with these timeless designs.




Granny Mae's Christmas Play


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On Christmas Eve at Granny Mae's house, Kevin's family finds itself enacting a unique Nativity pageant and, in the process, discovering wonderful things about Christmas and families.




The Christmas Encyclopedia, 4th ed.


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From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.




Grandma Is Probably Not a Witch


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Granny's Christmas Blunder


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Granny s Christmas Blunder takes you on an adventure of a Grandmother that travels to see her daughter and family. While visiting, Granny gets herself into a real mess and her adventure begins when she tries to undo her Christmas blunder.