Stevie Suglia
Christmas didn’t begin in a department store. It didn’t begin underneath a decorated tree. Christmas began with God’s love.Do you start the Christmas countdown long before December? Do you test every strand of lights, play the carols a little too early, and watch the same holiday movies year after year? Then you’ll feel right at home in Christmas in the Heart.In this second collection of Christmas poetry from Stevie Suglia, author of Christmas Blessings, 31 heartfelt poems celebrate every side of the season-the joyful, the nostalgic, the funny, and the tender-while always pointing back to the manger in Bethlehem.Inside you’ll find poems about:Decorating the tree, hanging the wreath, and lighting up the house (after you test the lights!)An Italian Christmas dinner, plus Spanish and Polish family traditionsChristmas through the eyes of children and grandparentsBaking cookies, wrapping gifts, and writing Christmas cardsClassic Christmas cartoons, hot chocolate, eggnog, and the smells of the seasonChristmas Eve with a church familyFamilies scattered across the miles, and the ache when someone is missing this ChristmasA loving tribute to the author’s brother Fred, now at Home with JesusSome poems will make you smile. Some will take you back to Christmases long ago. Some will offer comfort when the holidays feel different than they once did. And all of them will remind you of the One who makes Christmas truly Christmas.Written in warm, rhyming verse that is easy to read aloud, Christmas in the Heart is perfect for family gatherings, quiet reflection, church groups, and gift-giving-a wonderful stocking stuffer for parents, grandparents, and friends.
