"Christmas is a time of giving"

I am absolutely loving this little vintage book that the elves delivered as one of the countdown calender presents this year.

Well actually.... I had seen it here last year and found a copy on Etsy. This copy is in immaculate condition, like it has never been read.

Not only do I love (love!) the illustrations of this book, but it captures the very essence of Christmas for me. While we do not have snow or sleigh rides or village carollers in Australia. This book gives a real sense of Christmas being a special family time of togetherness. That is Christmas to me.



'Christmas is a time of giving.

It's a time of wrapping gifts

and making cookies'



'A time of presents tucked in secret places...

and of children waiting'



'Christmas is a time of family...

and good friends meeting once again.'



'For some people, Christmas is a time of remembering...

remembering other happy days

filled with laughing voices...

and other treasured times, now past.'



'Christmas is a time of giving...

a time of hope...

a time of joy.'

Thank-you Sarah for sharing this lovely find and giving the details of this book on your blog. Another fantastic book discovered through the blogging community. The author is Joan Walsh Anglund if any body else is interested in seeking it out.