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Lots of great pictures
Nearly every photograph in this book evoked a memory, whether good or bad. Some were disturbing, as they were meant to be, but many were uplifting. And it was neat to see how the cover art had changed over the years, and how Life's priorities have shifted. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    2. General    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photography    5. Photojournalism    6. 20th century    7. American history: from c 1900 -    8. Photographic reportage    9. Photography / Photojournalism    10. USA   

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The Hit of the Holidays
All of our friends and relatives commented on how much they liked these cards and because each one is different, we enjoyed picking just the right card for the recipients.My husband insists on creative cards each year because he's in a creative field.I'm not sure how we're going to top these next year!

EXQUISITE!
I purchased these cards at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and wish I had bought at least 3 sets.Every card I put into an envelope I want to keep for myself.Each card is truly a little gift!Additionally, I am glad they say Happy Holidays because I have many friends celebrating different things this time of year.I am going to buy additional sets just to have (or give as gifts) for next year.

Great, thoughtfully-made cards!
I love these cards and am purchasing a second set since the first set was so popular and wonderful to give away!A previous reviewer had given it only 1 star because they said the cards don't say "Merry Christmas" and has nothing about Christmas inside.The latter is not true.If anything, there is a slight Christian slanton a couple of the cards: one with baby Jesus, one with a lovely pop-up Bethlehem and star, and one stained-glass window one depicting the Virgin Mary and baby (and maybe a few more I can't think of right now).A large majority of the cards can be given away to anyone of any religion celebrating the holiday season.
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Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Holidays & Celebrations - General    3. Holidays - Christmas    4. Inspirational - Gifts    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Stationery / Gift Wrap   

Reviews (5)

Meaty enough to read this year and next
This is a great devotional book, and I am not usually one that finds devotionals set up like this very interesting. It is set up to have a reading each day during Advent, Christmas and through to Epiphany, and the readings are all written by people like C.S. Lewis, Madeleine L'Engle, Thomas Merton, Henri Nouwen, Kathleen Norris, Annie Dillard, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, etc.This is no, "What was the innkeeper thinking" sort of advent reading book.It is thoughtful and insightful and has a lot to say that ties into the preparative nature of advent, that is the preparation for the messiah's return.The writings vary in length and type from scholarly writings to musings to poetry or introspection. The readings are meaty enough, too, that you could certainly read them this year and again next year and they'll still be good.

Much more than Advent and Christmas reading.
I really shouldn't write a review yet, because I haven't finished the book. I'm doing so in hopes that people will buy the book in time to use it this year. This is an excellent book of essays, a few poems, and some sermons. There are some very "heavy hitters" in the mix--check out the table of contents. I have only read through December 2 so far, but it has been a very rewarding journey just a few steps down the path. I particularly love the piece by Karl Rahner (1904-1984), a German Jesuit and theologian. It is very cutting edge theology for its time and even for today, and it reads beautifully and powerfully. Henri Nouwen is also excellent, along with Sylvia Plath's poem.
Watch For the Light
I have not read the book as it is to use during Advent and Christmas and the readings begin on November 24, 2005. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Devotional    2. Holidays - Christmas    3. Religion    4. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    5. Spirituality - General    6. Bible readings or selections    7. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works   

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A Gold Mine! A must have it!
This book is like finding a gold mine. We have been using it for home school and my husband (pastor) also uses it to teach about the Holidays in our ministry. The activities offered for children are simply wonderful and easy to follow.
As the title says, it is a "Family Guide"
If you are coming around to understanding the extrabiblical nature of the Roman feasts, you're probably looking for a way to wean your family off of those dialectical, pagan/Christian festivals.Perhaps your spouse isn't "on board" yet because you're both unsure of how to break it to the kids without leaving them feeling deprived.
Excellent for Homeschoolers, Others Look Elsewhere
This very thick book will give you the information you need to begin celebrating the Biblical holidays at home. Written primarily for Christians, it gives background on traditional Jewish observance as well as Messianic interpretations for believers in Yeshua.
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Subjects:  1. Holidays - Christian    2. Holidays - General    3. Religion    4. Religion - Christian Life   

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Nourishment for the human spirit, using rest to return to delight
This book arrived yesterday, and I stayed up late reading it last night and this morning. I could hardly put it down.Many of the thoughts hit me as so profound, that I had to pause to think before I could continue reading.
Not the TRUE meaning of the Sabbath
While this book gives practical examples of how to rest and find renewal by observing the Sabbath, it does not touch the true meaning of the Sabbath.As another reviewer mentioned, the value of this book was highly diminished for me when the author failed to emphasize the singly Judeo-Christian roots and values of the Sabbath.Instead, Muller takes a worldly approach to the psychology and therapy of observing the Sabbath and reflecting on life.
Slow Down
This book is a exploration into the concept of "Sabbath" and its importance in world religions.Muller describes Sabbath rituals in the Jewish faith and discusses scriptural references to the Sabbath (from Christian and Buddhist, as well as Jewish texts), especially those concerning why it is celebrated at all.He argues that we all need time set aside as a Sabbath for rest, happiness, and consecration.He embellishes the text with poems and stories about the Sabbath practices of friends.Many of the chapters close with a "Practice" section, in which Muller describes actions you can take to put the ideas from the chapter into practice.
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Subjects:  1. Devotional    2. Holidays - Christian    3. Religion    4. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    5. Spirituality - General    6. Religion / General   

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Primer for Christians, Other Faiths or Even No Faith
This is a primer on the most gracious acts we can participate in:giving and forgiving. It is for Christians as well as those of other faiths or even no faith. The author sets out to explain first who is God and explains the difference between God's reality and his image. He then "...examines how to conceive of and live out two basic human practices, giving and forgiving."
Powerful lessons from a man who's walked the walk
In this practical and profound book, Volf gets down to the nitty-gritty of what it means for us as Christians to forgive those who have wronged us. Simply put as he states in his book, "We forgive because God forgives. We forgive as God forgives. We forgive by echoing God's forgiveness." While this is one of those deceptively simple lessons that takes me a minute to learn but a lifetime to master, Volf has given his fellow Christian brothers and sisters some tools to get us started on this journey toward reconciliation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applied Christian Ethics    2. Christian Life    3. Christianity    4. Christianity - Anglicanism    5. Christianity - Christian Life - General    6. Devotional    7. Ethics    8. Forgiveness    9. Generosity    10. Holidays - Easter    11. Religion    12. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    13. Religious aspects    14. Christian Interest    15. Christian festivals    16. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works    17. Christianity - Christian Life   

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The Comedy Hit of the Season!
As a librarian I am very familiar with Sylvia Browne and can attest to the popularity of her books.I don't read her myself but many of my patrons do and if I can find room on my shelf for Ann Coulter Sylvia Browne is more than welcomed.Unlike Ann Sylvia is not evil.
Loved this book
As usual I totally enjoyed reading Sylvia's book.I find this one spiritually uplifting.I always feel amazed by how much Sylvia know's and how little I really do know about life.
Quite Lovely But...
"Christmas in a joyous celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. This Christian holiday is rich in traditions such as decorating pine trees with ornaments and lights, exchanging gifts among friends and family members, and singing classic songs created for the season. Christmas is not *just* a festive occasion for people on earth. Christmas is also celebrated in Heaven on December 25th in the presence of Mother God and Father God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." - From the book
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Subjects:  1. Angels & Spirit Guides    2. Christmas    3. Holidays - Christmas    4. Miscellanea    5. New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit    6. Religion    7. Religion - Christian Life    8. Religion / Holidays / Christmas   

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best book
With handmade ornaments to go with this book and allowing children to hang one on the tree each night, it was the highlight of Christmas for our family.

The Advent Jesse Tree:Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at Christmas
This is a wonderful family focus for the Christmas season.Each day the children are so excited to have their "Jesse Time".One child gets to find the package numbered for that day under their Jesse Tree and another gets to open it when the devotion is done.I hope this will be a tradition in my family for generations to come.Several ladies and I have made the ornaments and provided complete sets to go along with their purchase of this book and it is truly a magical way to teach children of God's promises and love and the true meaning of Christmas.

Great used with ornaments!!
Each year a group of ladies (25) gets together and picks a day's devotional and makes an ornament to go along with that day.Each person makes 25 of their ornament and then everyone gets together and exchanges.Finally, you have a complete set that you can use along with this great devotional book!!Each day has a devotion/symbol and there are readings for children and adults.My children unwrap the ornament for the day and then we read the devotional.It makes a wonderful family time!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advent    2. Bible - Stories - General    3. Devotional    4. English    5. Family    6. Holidays - Christmas    7. Prayer-books and devotions    8. Religion    9. Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality    10. Religion - Prayer & Spirituality    11. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works   

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Spectacular!
I love New York, especially at Christmas time. Every year we celebrate an early Christmas with our son (a working actor who isn't always able to come home for the holidays) in New York.
Amazing Christmas book!!
What a wonderful book - it brings back all of our memories of Christmases in New York, now that we're living in Arizona!Fischer is a wonderful artist and we enjoy this pop-up book even more than his last two! It'll make a great gift for all our friends (adults and kids) who miss or dream about Christmas in New York!

another terrific book
i bought this new christmas in ny pop-up book, having already bought the white house pop-up last year...chuck fischer is an amazing artist, and the care and skill that these books are put together is extraordinary... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American - General    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Christmas    4. Holidays - Christmas    5. Individual Artist    6. Juvenile literature    7. New York    8. New York (N.Y.)    9. New York (State)    10. New York - Local History    11. Religion    12. Social life and customs    13. United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (General)    14. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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Let's do the time warp again!
What a wonderful, nostalgic look at Christmases past.I was surprised to learn that some gifts and traditions came into being 20 years before I was born (1954), and because I lived in Germany until first grade, there were some toys, decorations and treats I never knew existed.
Wonderful nostalgic book!
I am always looking for books with vintage pictures of Christmas and this one is great!I'm reading it right now and I LOVE the old pictures!!!

Take McQUARTHY'S QUIZMAS QUIZ...

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Subjects:  1. Americana    2. Antiques & Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Christmas    5. History    6. Holidays    7. Holidays (non religious)    8. Holidays - Christmas    9. Inspirational    10. Inspirational - Gifts    11. United States    12. Religion / Holidays / Christmas   

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Definitely worth having
I saw this book at a bridal shower for a friend of mine, and I immediately went and bought one for myself. It is a great book for those of us who like to journal or even scrapbook, but don't really want to take the time to do big projects. This book is perfect. It doesn't require a lot of time. In fact, there is only one picture slot for each year, but I always cut and paste a few more. I have also started putting the "Christmas letter" I send to everyone behind the picture. On the opposite page there are just a few quesions about what happened during Christmas that year. I only take it out at Christmas, and all of my family and friends love looking through it. this is one of my favorite things to give as wedding gifts or as a Christmas gift to newly wed friends.
This Book Made and continues to make a great gift!
I received this book as a wedding shower gift.I look forward to recording 20-years of Christmas' together.I liked this idea so much, that I also gave the book as Christmas presents to my newlywed sister and her husband and my newlywed brother-in-law and his wife.Now, we will all be able to record our family Christmas' as we all start our Christmas' as married couples with new family members.

great family record book
What a great way to record family memories.I wish I would have started one the year I was married.Instead I purchased this one after being married for 12 years and have tried to recreate the past 12 years (whichhas been difficult to do)I always get this for wedding or shower gifts somy friends can record their precious memories as they happpen! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Blank Books / Diaries / Memory Books    2. Blank Books/Journals    3. Holidays - Christmas    4. Non-Classifiable   

Subjects:  1. Holidays - Christmas    2. Inspirational    3. Religion   

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Outstanding!
This book is a great way to teach your little ones about the meaning of christmas as a christian. The lessons are short, but powerful and fun.
Not What I Expected
I really thought this book would have tons of great ideas that I'd never heard of before.Basically it was just all the ideas I've ever heard put together with a new title and a few extras thrown in.Not a BAD book, but not worth the money.

What a Blessing!
I love this book! I have two little ones and am starting to gather ideas to start our family traditions, and this is a great resource! It is important for me to teach my children about Jesus and explain His significance, and this book has projects that do this as well as make it fun for the family. I only wish Lisa Whelchel had a book like this for all the holidays. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Christian Life - Parenting    2. Christmas    3. Christmas cookery    4. Christmas decorations    5. General    6. Holidays - Christmas    7. Inspirational    8. Inspirational - Gifts    9. Jesus Christ    10. Nativity    11. Religion    12. GENERAL INTEREST / SEASONAL / CHRISTMAS    13. Religion / Holidays / Christmas   

Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Angels    3. Christian Life    4. Christianity - Christian Life - General    5. Christianity - Theology - Angelology    6. Holidays - Christmas    7. Inspirational - General    8. Religion    9. Religion - Christian Life    10. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works   

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Incredible recipies
This is one of my favorite cookbooks, it contains many of my favorite deserts such as the Italian cream cake ,Coconut-Chocolate-Almond Cheesecake,Chocolate Truffle Cake,etc.. I also love the fact that the author included lots of color photos giving visual cooks like myself an idea of what the finished product should look like. For those who are tired of making the same boring holiday meals,I would definitely encourage you to buy this cookbook.

So Living Christmas cookbook
Outstanding!A true 5 Starr book.It has been several years sine they have had a totally all Christmas cookbook and this one is great.

Christmas is Coming
Great Christmasideas for both family and entertaining.Lots of new ideas with easy to follow directions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Holiday - Christmas/Hanukkah    5. Holiday - General    6. Holidays - Christmas    7. Regional & Ethnic - American - Southern States   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - New Testament    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible - Study - New Testament    4. Christmas    5. Holidays - Christmas    6. Jesus Christ    7. Nativity    8. Religion    9. Religion - Biblical Studies    10. Christian festivals   

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Not For Lazy Holiday Types Like Me
Admittedly, I'm a big holiday geek, and I thought I'd save some of the inevitable end-of-the-year indulgences in new decorations by actually making stuff myself.Cool stuff, with nails and tree branches and things.This book, it turns out, is pretty, but it's more about glue guns and glitter.The crafts are not particularly suited to sharing the creative impulse with children.It's for adults--among whom it seems I should not be counted.But, if you've got lots and lots of time to glue, this is your ticket, your flying carpet, your Great Holiday Testament.

A "must have" if you like to try a little bit of everything
This book has a place of honor in my collection of various craft books. It is packed full of absolutely gorgeous crafts that you would proudly show off in your home or give to your friends and loved ones. What I particularily liked about this book is the wide representation of different craft techniques from all (and I mean all) types of needleworks to working with gourds, floral crafts, folk art painting, food crafting etc. My main craft passions are crochet and floral crafting but as I already have many books for these two crafts, I was looking for something that dabbled in a little bit of everything and this book did not disappoint me. The stunning projects will inspire you to try your hand at other types of craft techniques no matter what craft you are most passionate about. Wonderful crafting and decorating ideas
This book is filled with beautiful ideas and inspirations.It's well laid out and the directions are clear and easy to follow.It does however contain a lot of recipes.If I wanted a cookbook that's what I'd buy.I find many of these wonderful books end up using recipes as ways to add to the number of pages.Many of recipes are nice but I have my own collection of holiday recipes and recipe books.If you like recipes mixed in with holiday ideas, great!If you don't, this book is still worth having as the craft section is super ! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas cookery    2. Christmas decorations    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Decorating    6. Decorating - General    7. Handicraft    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Seasonal    10. Christmas books    11. Crafts & Hobbies / Decorating    12. holiday   

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When Christmas Preparations Overwhelm, Try This Book
At Christmas time, the busy wife, mother and career woman kicks into overdrive.She feels the need to maintain her usual roles while bringing the magic of a perfect Christmas to her family, work place, and church.
a little too cliche
I thought this book was a little too cliche, because it tends to go with the stereotypes of women and men's traditional roles and attitudes towards Christmas.Also most of the ideas are rather obvious and don't promote any significant change.
This book withstands the test of time
I am delighted to see that Robinson and Staeheli have updated their material in this new edition . . . I've been using this book as an inspiration for workshops and talks since it first came out in the early 1990's. Consistently, people are empowered to claim their OWN approach to the Holidays after working through the concepts.Read more

Subjects:  1. Christmas    2. Christmas decorations    3. General    4. Inspirational    5. Inspirational - General    6. Manners And Customs    7. Personal Growth - Happiness    8. Self-Help    9. Simplicity    10. United States    11. Christmas books    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests    13. Self-Help / General   

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Wonderful! Can't go wrong with this purchase!
This is a wonderful little devotion book for Advent. I have become a huge Henri Nouwen fan.....he always shares his journey and is transparent...I especially enjoy the Advent Action given with each devotion.....the daily devotions give just enough without being overwhelming, allowing me to reflect on it all day. Redemptorist Publishing always offer heart warming devotionals. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advent    2. Bible - Study - General    3. Catholic Church    4. Christmas    5. Devotional    6. English    7. Holidays - Christmas    8. Inspirational - Catholic    9. Prayer-books and devotions    10. Religion    11. Religion - Classic Works   

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More than just a holiday cookbook!
This is a GREAT book! It has many, many different and interesting recipes that are not the same-old, same-old holiday fare. The suggested menus and wine pairings make it simple and undaunting to throw together a small or large party. And I love that a lot of the recipes list make-ahead components. The recipes included in this book are ones you can enjoy all year round. Don't wait for a holiday to try them!

Many Wonderful Recipes
This book has many different takes on traditional holiday food plus many unique recipes that one might not usually consider when preparing their holiday feast. There is even a section that includes ideas for edible holiday gifts. I am a subscriber to Cooking Light magazine and own many of their other books, and the recipes never dissapoint. Everything I have made has been delicious. There are so many good recipes I had trouble narrowing down what recipes to make for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
"Eat Smart, Be Fit, Live Well."
Lushly photographed and filled with stunning winter holiday recipes from breakfast and cocktail parties to the Big Events themselves, this cookbook features lighter versions of many old favorites and some great ideas for reducing the fat in your own recipes.Ingredient substitutions, decorating tips, make ahead meals, and even wine and food pairings are included, as the editors make the holidays a joyful time, foodwise, even for those on special diets.Clearly printed nutritional information appears with each recipe so that those on special diets, such as cardiac patients, can choo