Christmas is approaching and I am starting to look forward to the holidays. At this time of year, I always have so many plans for the holidays - who I am going to visit, what projects I am going to start and finish and   what drawers I am going to clean.  Some how most of these things never get done for all sorts of reasons: I am tired, I enjoy spending time with my family (and apparently doing nothing), and the late nights turn into late mornings.  One thing I do have time for, though, is reading.  Currently I am reading a magical book called The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern .  It is a wonderful journey into fantasy and magic.  I am really enjoying it.



I am also reading John Greene's Looking for Alaska, and enjoying that.  Another book I have on my list to read is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
   Another thing I love to do during the holidays is re-read Christmas stories.  Obviously, A Christmas Story is lovely.  A great kids Christmas story with humor is Rover Saves Christmas by Roddy Doyle.  My kids love it.  Even now, we all re-read it.




A great Christmas short story is "The Gift of the Magi" by O'Henry.

Have a wonderful holiday, everyone!