Simple Pleasures for the Holidays: A Treasury of Stories and Suggestions for Creating Meaningful Celebrations - Hardcover

Seton, Susannah

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9781573241359: Simple Pleasures for the Holidays: A Treasury of Stories and Suggestions for Creating Meaningful Celebrations

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ISBN 10: 1573241350 ISBN 13: 9781573241359

Publisher: Conari Press, 1998

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Explains how to transform the commercialism of the holiday season into a more meaningful, spirit-centered, family-oriented celebration, presenting a host of creative recipes, games, decorations, craft projects, and gift to enhance the holiday experience. 20,000 first printing. IP.

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About the Author:

Susannah Seton is the author of Simple Pleasures of the Home, Simple Pleasures of the Garden, Simple Pleasures for the Holidays, and co-author of Simple Pleasures: Soothing Suggestions and Small Comforts for Living Well Year-Round. She lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband and daughter.

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Yes, Virginia, there are less-material ways to celebrate the holidays. Seton compiles dozens of stories, suggestions, recipes, and easy-to-do crafts to delight kids and adults alike. Submitted by friends, relatives, colleagues, and online sources, these activities concern 15 mostly well known occasions, including the Mexican Day of the Dead, Guy Fawkes Day, Kwanzaa, and 'Id al-Fitre (the three-day feast at the end of the Ramadan fast). Ideas span the common to the extraordinary, from dressing as a mummy for Halloween to giving a jar of fortune cookies as a New Year's Eve gift. In fact, many fall into the "random acts of human kindness" category, such as anonymously prepaying a family merchandise layaway at the local Wal-mart. Recommendations from the heart. Barbara Jacobs

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