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The Christmas Almanac
Edited by Natasha Tabori Fried and Lena Tabori
#UD4162 Hardcover, 240 pages; 2009 (2003) $27.50
Members' Price: $23.38

  What with the crowded malls, endless Christmas-card lists, and--more than likely--a few family squabbles, the weeks leading up to December 25 can easily lose some of their sparkle. For a festive pick-me-up, flip through the gilt-edged pages of The Christmas Almanac and remember all the little things that make the season so enchanting. This elegantly illustrated volume is filled with your favorite classic songs, poems, stories, and recipes. It also includes stocking-stuffer ideas, holiday party games, a list of the best Christmas movies, even information about famous choirs and Christmas concerts. This holiday treasury is a lovely keepsake sure to be cherished by generations to come. (KG)