Holiday Books @ SCC Library

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300 Ways to Make the Best Christmas Ever!

by Mimi Tribble             TT900.C4 A195 2004

Make this Christmas the best ever by using ideas from around the world. You’ll find wreaths, recipes, readings, wraps, and much more in this beautifully illustrated book. 

 Christmas Details  by Mary Norden

TT900.C4 N67 2000

The author presents creative suggestions for a festive and elegant holiday home.  This book contains dozens of ideas for small gifts, decorations, table settings, handmade ornaments, and Christmas cards. 

Christmas with Southern Living 2005

GT4986.A1 C47 2005

The 25th anniversary edition of the ultimate guide to southern holiday cooking, decorating, entertaining includes 99 recipes, hundreds of new ideas for decorating your home, and over 200 photographs.

Treasury of Christmas: 3 Cookbooks in 1

TX739.2.C45 T74 2000

Whether you’re planning a holiday open-house, a neighborhood cookie exchange, or a New Year’s Eve dinner, this book contains the recipes you need to make your celebration special. 

The Complete Kwanzaa: Celebrating Our Cultural Harvest 

by Dorothy Winbush Riley   GT4403 R56 1995

This is a substantial and inspirational explanation of the seven principles of Kwanzaa-beliefs that can be shared and celebrated year round. This book is practical and informative and a source of cultural pride. 

Kwanzaa: The Seven Principles 

by Rod Terry                    GT4403.T47 1996     

Author Rod Terry explains the seven principles and provides quotations from notable African Americans that relate to each of these guideposts for living. 

The Children’s Book of Kwanzaa

by Delores Johnson    

Child Lit. GT4403.J624 1997

This comprehensive resource includes recipes and craft and gift ideas, as well as suggestions to help young readers and their families create their own special Kwanzaa celebration.  

The Bells of Christmas by Virginia Hamilton

Child Lit.PZ7 .H1828 1989

Set against the carefully researched life of a middle class black family in Ohio a century ago, this story moves along at an elegant pace, giving readers time to savor the holiday preparations. 

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsberg

Child Lit.PZ7.V266 PO1985

This is a wonderful book for those who want to believe in the spirit of Christmas. The beautifully illustrated tale of a young boy’s quiet night ride with other children to the North Pole creates the feeling of being in another, magical world.   

Eight Days of  Hanukkah  by Harriet Ziefert

Child Lit.BM695.H3 Z531997

This colorful step book for young children celebrates the rich traditions of Hanukkah including lighted candles, storytelling, dreidels, and latkes. 

A Hanukkah Holiday Cookbook by Emily Raabe

Child Lit. TX739.2 H35 R22 2002

In this book, kids find out the story behind the Jewish festival of lights while learning how to make Star of David cookies, potato latkes, and other Hanukkah treats.

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