Nowadays, I often hear some parents lamenting that the children has forgotten the habit of reading story books. Of course, Harry Potter series is an exception. My experience tells me that it is a truth that children would love a Halo 3 more than reading a classic by Charles Dickens. Nevertheless, we can make or at least ask them to read. Can't we? If you want your children to read the books that enthralled you in your childhood then why not keep one of the Christmas classic books in their stockings on the night of the Christmas Eve? The classic books, written on the theme of Christmas, are not only for children but everyone from any age group would enjoy reading those classics.
Here is a list of my favorite Top Five Christmas story book ever written.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
This is my all time favorite. I don't know how many times I read it but still I enjoy reading it.
This famous story by Charles Dickens is about the miser Scrooge who does not believe in celebrating Christmas or enjoy company of any relation. The only concern of his life was having money, money and more money. On Christmas eve, the ghost of his former business partner visits him and warns him of the dire consequences that he will face for his miserliness and contempt for everyone. Then Three spirits of Past, Present and Future came to him and forced him to have a vision of Scrooge's past, present and future life. It was an eyeopening lesson for him and he changes into a kind-hearted, generous and cheerful person and embodied the true spirit of Christmas in his life.
Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien
Let me be honest. I am not a big fan of Tolkien but I loved this book. This book is about the letters of Father Christmas describing the life and people in North Pole.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
This is book written in 1985 and won the Caldecott Medal for best illustrations. It is story of a young boy, who, while waiting for Santa's sleigh on the night of Christmas Eve, actually takes a trip to North Pole along with other children. Santa gives him a bell but the boy lost it. In the morning, the boy and his sister finds the bell wrapped as a gift under the Christmas tree of their house. While both the children can hear its beautiful chimes, their parents could not do so and thought it to be broken. However, most of the friends of the siblings can hear the sound of the bell. But with years, it fell silent for all of them except the man who got it in his childhood.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
This is one of the most famous children's story on Christmas and Grinch is probably the most popular villain in the Christmas stories. This book, written in rhymed verse, along with the illustrations, is about the bitter creature Grinch living in a cave. Being envious of the mirth and joy of the warm -hearted Whos of Whoville during Christmas, Grinch decided to spoil their Christmas festivity. He stole all the presents and decorations to"prevent Christmas from coming" but still found Christmas has come. He realizes that Christmas is something beyond gifts and decorations and it is to be celebrated with love, joy and harmony. The heart of Grinch enlarged and after returning the gifts to the Whos, he was warmly welcomed to the their community.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
This Barbara Robinson book is a hilarious tale of the chaos and craziness that happened when Grace Bradley, the protagonist of the story, tried to stage a Christmas Pageant with the misbehaved Herdman kids. It was through this play that the kids learnt the true meaning of Christmas and it was the best pageant ever of their place.
So I have given my reviews of my favorite books on Christmas. If you haven't read any one of these, then during the holidays, why don't you pick one of them and spend a cozy afternoon in the blanket reading it. You will enjoy- it's my guarantee.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Top Five Christmas books
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Christmas on Carribean Islands
As I had anticipated Jack completely turned down the idea of Asia Tour on Christmas . :(
Asia tour would need at least 15 days to one month which is not feasible for him Moreover we should have planned it much earlier for such a long vacation. To some extent even I was quiet apprehensive about it as we have so less time in hand. Sandra just dropped the idea of a Carribean visit on this Christmas holidays. Not a bad idea! I saw some good tour packages like
Western Caribbean Cruise onboard Liberty of the Seas
Southern Caribbean Cruise onboard Serenade of the Seas
Freedom of the Seas
Imperial Majesty Bahamas Cruise and other packages
And for those who are making th last minute plans like us there are some good packages here http://www.modernagent.com/Resources/Editorial.aspx?n=31150
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Christmas in Asia
Have you ever thought of spending your Christmas Holidays under the sea watching the fishes pass by, and marvel at the underwater flora and fauna? I wish I could be rich enough to afford holidays at any one of the underwater luxury spots . Sigh! Sigh!
Since Jack wants to spend his Christmas away from the usual snow, frost and chilled weather, I was just thinking about a vacation in Asia. The top holiday spots in Asia are
Phuket and Bangkok(Thailand)- While the vibrant, colorful Bangkok city with its gleaming skyscrapers and historical temples display a fusion of modernity and old world charm, Phuket is the picture-perfect island with amazing beaches that draw crowds from worldwide.
Kualalumpur(Malaysia) - This modern capital of Malaysia can leave many of the European cities far behind when it comes to the modern facilities and rich heritage.
Egypt- This country is full of historical places and architectural heritage.
Vietnam- This is a small country with picturesque beauty and rich culture.
India- India is so vast that it will take about a month to explore its riches.
Also you may try China and Japan for their unknown treasures
But I don't think Jack will be willing to go for a long Asia tour. Let me speak with him first.
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Friday, October 12, 2007
Christmas Tour packages to Australia
Since Jack was so keen on going to Australia this Christmas, I thought of having a look at the travel packages to Australia during late December. There are few packages which I found interesting. There are different kind of packages like Adventure Tour Packages to Australia , Grand Australia Tour along with an extended tour to Fiji, All of Australia – Multi city tours and other packages . I find the three packages by three groups- Qantas Vacations, TravelWizard and Pacific Holidays quiet interesting and reasonable.
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