The Spirit of Christmas, Book 3

The Spirit of Christmas #3

by Anne Van Wagner Young (Editor-in-Chief)

Christmas spirit sparkles with imagination in this collection of fresh decorating ideas, homemade gifts, and delectable treats. From down-home country to lavishly traditional, this popular holiday how-to book has tons of gorgeous photos and loads of budget-minded ideas for cooks and crafters of all ages and skill levels. Knockout photography shows how to entertain, dazzle, and delight with tempting recipes, stylish d cor, and clever gift ideas. From themed events like a "Cowboy Christmas" to "Ready in a Jiffy" recipes, this all-inclusive guide shines anew with The Spirit of Christmas.

Genres: Crafts, Christmas

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1989

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Spirit of Christmas Book 3 was published in 1989 by Leisure Arts, and here I am in 2023 still reading it. Usually once a year I read through the series. The inside cover says:

More than a day or a season, Christmas is a experience of the heart - one that prompts us to give the very best of ourselves to those around us. Inspired by this understanding, we find that within each of us there lives a little bit of the kind old gentleman we've come to associate with the spirit of giving. Caught up in that same spirit, all our holiday preparations become an expression of the love and warmth that fills our hearts. This special book was written to help you fashion the best celebration eve. With its help, may you discover anew the joys of Christmas and create a memory to carry in your heart throughout the year!

That says it all.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The third in this series, this book is full of crafts and recipes for the holiday season. Unlike many craft books that focus on one medium, this book is packed with crafts for different mediums (cross stitch, sewing, etc.). There are patterns, full color photographs, and very detailed instructions. I think this one has more recipes than Book One.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a few of these books from this series and really enjoyed them.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Altho now some of the decorating ideas seem dated, this book is still a good source for ideas and I still use many of the recipes.

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series actually improves with later books, better crafts.