Living Christmas Every Day

Helen Steiner Rice
Barbour Publishing (2007)
ISBN 9781597898089
Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (9/07)


This is a perfect gift book, or a book to own and keep on the bedside table year round. Although the title includes Christmas, the words of devotion are intended to keep the spirit of Christmas throughout the year.

The author, Helen Steiner Rice, died in 1981; however, her devotional effort lives on.  Her works are categorized into sections: Celebration, Joy, Giving, Prayer, and The Greatest Gift. I was inspired by the first narrative in the book titled “Let Us Live Christmas Every Day.”  The author questions: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the world of Christmas all year long?

Too often we succumb to the commercialism of the season, rather than “allow the principle attributes of Christmas – selflessness, humility, hope, love, generosity, and kindness – remain. The joyful, peaceful, and abundant heart is the one that celebrates Christmas every day.”  And, that’s exactly what this little book helps us do. The poetry and readings are filled with incentive to truly keep the spirit of Christmas alive throughout the year. 

Give “Living Christmas Every Day” as a gift to yourself or someone special.  It is a keeper!

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