Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year

A Little Book of Festive Joy

By: Beth Kempton

Narrated by: Beth Kempton

A delightful guide to a holiday season filled with mindfulness, self-care, and joy.

At the end of a difficult year, what if this December were soothing instead of stressful? Celebrate a new kind of holiday season this winter—one where you radiate calm and cultivate delight. A calm Christmas is filled meaningful interactions, special gifts, and thoughtful observations of annual traditions.

This enchanting guide embraces festive preparations and authentic celebrations, and then ushers in the New Year in a holistic, nurturing way. Author Beth Kempton gently encourages readers to prioritize holiday hopes and take a slower, more mindful approach. Kempton also provides helpful suggestions for making the most of the hush of winter and recommends using this quiet period to retreat, reflect, set goals, and aspire toward a better year ahead.

Filled with personal stories, tips, and advice for staying serene, Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year offers a cozy retreat from the pressure of striving for perfection. Instead of starting the New Year exhausted, in debt, and filled with regret, you will rejoice in the memories of the season and feel rested, rejuvenated, and inspired.

Love this book

I love the author/narrator’s calm soothing voice. The tone of the book is truly to help, not kiddie or set unattainable Christmas goals.

Beautiful

I sincerely enjoyed listening to this book and gifted 5 hardcover editions to friends and family in the US.

Helpful and Well-Written

A lot of great advice in this book for any stage of life. An in depth look at how to make the most of the holidays and slow down. Highly recommend!

Cozy winter read or listen

This is the second year I’ve enjoyed this book at Christmas time. It brings together meaning and warmth for a season that feels different to different people. As an atheist it helps me understand why I still enjoy the season, the traditions (including midnight mass) and all of the magic of the season.

But this book is for everyone - I love the holiday and the warmth, and this book encapsulates that. It helps center and ground me in a time of year that can easily become chaotic and commercial.

Whether you love the magic of Christmas, the birth of Jesus or the spirit of generosity… this book is for you. So lovely.

And read in the author’s sweet voice! So comfortable and calming!

Festive Joy

Each story gave ideas and insights on how I might have a Calm Christmas. And Beth’s voice is so relaxing and joyful!