{"product_id":"the-christmas-almanac","title":"The Christmas Almanac","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith The Christmas Almanac  we launch a new series that incorporates many of the elements of vintage art  literature  songs  crafts  and recipes that have made our Little Big Book series such a success  and takes it even further  adding practical advice for shopping  travel  entertainment  as well as trivia  history  facts  and tips. This is the ultimate Christmas book. The Christmas Almanac will be organized into 8 chapters: Deck the Halls: Trees  Trimming  and Tinsel; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Holiday Music  Concerts \u0026amp; Events; Bring Us Some Figgy Pudding: The Christmas Feast; My True Love Gave To Me: The Gifts Of The Season; Santa Claus is Coming To Town: The Legend And Lore of St. Nick; Twas The Night Before Christmas: Christmas Eve; Christmas is Here: December 25th; What Can I Give Him? Charity at Christmastime. Each chapter will be a combination of elements based on its particular theme  including: Classic Stories - from The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen to Eleanor Roosevelts Christmas in Hyde Park Poems - including \"A Visit From St. Nicholas\" by Clement Clarke Moore and Lewis Carrolls \"Christmas Greetings From A Fairy To A Child\" Recipes - American standards such as Sugar Cookies and Cranberry Sauce; classic recipes from around the world; Christmas drinks; and entertaining ideas History \u0026amp; Traditions - find out how the legend of St. Nick came to be  why we hang stockings and much  much more Carols - complete with lyrics and music  from \"Deck the Halls\" to \"Silent Night\" Games - to entertain children and grown-ups alike at holiday festivities Gifts - where to buy them  what to buy  gifts to make  stocking stuffer ideas  tipping guides  and Christmas card etiquette Facts \u0026amp; Trivia - Where is a white Christmas guaranteed? Whats the most expensive Christmas present ever given? The biggest snowman ever made? Shopping - Want to get your tree fresh from Vermont? Serve the coolest hot chocolate around? Send out the best fruitcake? Well tell you where to go Entertainment - celebrations around the country and the world  the best concerts  festivals  movies  music  and ballets Tips - How to care for your tree  make sure Santa writes your kids back  and track him on-line as he makes his way around the world Crafts - learn how to make tree decorations  orange clove balls  mini cookie \u0026amp; candy trees  cookie puzzles  scented sachets  and snow globes Volunteering - cook and deliver Christmas dinners  make a childs Christmas wish list come true  or participate in a coat drive - well give you tons of options!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964372578357,"sku":"ByrdShop_0941807274","price":28.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780941807272.jpg?v=1770485703","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-christmas-almanac","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}