By Beatrix S
If you want to buy a wonderful gift for someone, a book is often the perfect choice. For this Christmas, consider opting for a book, especially if it’s a book with a Christmas theme and a beautiful cover. Here’s a list of books that make good Christmas gifts, because everyone enjoys the classics.
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens is a classic that appeals to most ages. This Christmas book gives you a warm feeling about the meaning of Christmas and it teaches you about compassion and kindness. A Christmas Carol was released in 1843 and it soon became popular in America and England. Nowadays, this book is an international classic and a wonderful choice for this Christmas.
The Night Before Christmas
by Clement C Moore, published in 1823, is another classic Christmas book. If you choose this book for Christmas, make sure that you get an edition with a beautiful cover and great illustrations, which will make the Christmas gift even more special. The story is about the visit of St Nicholas to a house while he is watched by a man. Saint Nicholas fills the stocking put by the children over the chimney the night before. This book makes for a good Christmas gift for children and even for adults.
Jacob's Gift
by Max Lucado is a wonderful book, which is not only an ideal story for Christmas, but also a must-read for everyone. The book is about a boy who learns that giving is more important than receiving. Jacob’s Gift is a wonderful book that teaches you the importance of altruism and faith, so it’s a perfect idea for a gift, especially Christmas or a birthday.
A fun book and a great way to surprise your loved ones for Christmas is Skipping Christmas
by John Grisham, published in 2001. Not quite what we might expect from John Grisham, the story focuses on a couple who decides to skip Christmas because it costs too much, but they have to deal with their neighbors who want them to conform to tradition. This funny book is a real page-turner and it will be a good gift idea for Christmas.
A good illustrated book that can be an exquisite gift for JRR Tolkien fans and new Tolkien readers alike is The Father Christmas Letters
. First published in 1976, this book soon grew in popularity as more and more readers came to know and love it. It is a book that can find fans amongst children because of the book’s marvelous illustrations and amongst adults who prefer to read something light yet interesting. You probably know Tolkien from his previous work, which mostly involved fantasy worlds and the story of Middle Earth; this book will give you the chance to see Tolkien's work from a whole other perspective.