52 Simple Ways to Make Christmas Special

by Jan L. Dargatz

Suggests new and traditional ways to commemorate the spiritual meaning of the Christmas season by focusing on Advent as a time for reflection, Christmas for celebration, and Epiphany for giving

Genres: Christmas

142 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1991

About the author

Jan Dargatz has helped Dr. Charles Stanley write his New York Times, USA Today, and ECPA best-selling books for more than twenty years in addition to having her own works published. She enjoys traveling abroad to visit the places where Jesus walked and performed His ministry.

Reviews

[Tiffany Cook]

Wonderful little book about practical ways to celebrate Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

[Jo Skeffington]

This book had a lot of neat ideas that can be done individually and as groups.. a great reminder to don’t look to presents or decorations or parties to provide joy. Relationships are what truly satisfy and enrich your life..
If we picture Jesus as the lights on the tree; we should be the tinsel to reflect the light.

[Janetkc7wvy]

My neighbor loaned me this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I even made notes of things to do. Ideas such as bundling up and going for a "Winter Walk" instead of just hurrying from house to car to work to the store, etc. And delighting in the walk, listen to the birds, the snow crunch. Have a "Silent Night" a quiet time to just sit and listen to Christmas music, enjoy the Christmas tree lights, and think about the real reason we celebrate. Read aloud the Christmas story from the scriptures. Read a Christmas book together as a family. Learn customs from other religions such as Hanukkah. Very uplifting.

[Cheryl]

Some personal favorites include: #5 Have your own Silent Night. #14 Help decorate a Jesse Tree #15 Giving and Wishing Lists #28 Build an ornament collection for each child. #30 See the Christmas Lights #48 Remember those who serve us all during the holidays.

[Katheryn]

There are some great ideas for Christmas that help us give to others and enjoy the season creatively with others.

[Elisa Denk]

Lovely, lovely book with amazingly good, thought-out ideas. Highly recommend it.