The Christmas Box

by Gillian Cooke

Published 26 September 2005
Christmas comes but once a year, but often families are stuck for ideas to vary the routine, and to keep everyone happy and occupied over the festive season. Enter "The Christmas Box"! From a small book in a box comes a wealth of Christmassy hints and tips, things to make and social activities for all ages - all presented for use over the entire Advent, Christmas and New Year holiday period. There are recipes for traditional foods and drinks from around the world, plus projects to make ranging from Christmas stockings and nativity cribs, to wreaths and cards. There are also party games and fancy dress ideas, and poems, short stories and carols. And for those interested in how other people celebrate at this time of year, national customs and religious festivals from other parts of the world are also described. The box is completed by two specially designed, traditional Christmas board games. Just what you need to keep everyone quiet while you have a doze after lunch! Many people feel that Christmas has become over commercialized, and that we have lost sight of the true meaning and spirit of this holiday season.
Now you can let "The Christmas Box" help your celebrations regain some traditional fun. And if you are the Christmas organizer in your home this year, why not consider "The Christmas Box" a present to yourself!