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Each year, listeners tune in to NPR for holiday offerings of all kinds: funny, touching, insightful, and surprising. Now anyone can listen to these evergreen delights while driving to the mall, wrapping gifts, entertaining friends, or relaxing in front of a crackling fire.

From bestselling author and influential pastor Joel Osteen, a touching and very personal collection that conveys—through his remembrances of Christmases past—the true meaning of Christmas. For many, the Christmas season can be filled with distractions and anxiety rather than the joy and...

The 12 crimes of Christmas: Bart Sagan is a thief, yes, but more or less a good guy - at least, he wouldn’t rob an orphanage if he didn’t have to. Not at Christmastime, anyway. But then the local crime boss, Harry King, loses a shipment of drugs and orders Bart to burglarize the 12 addresses to which it’s been accidentally sent. Can Bart and his ragtag band of independent criminals keep their Christmas spirit while breaking and entering at the behest of a drug lord? Can they keep their lives if they don’t?

The perfect gift book, featuring the writing of Meryl Streep, Bill Bailey, Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Caitlin Moran, Richard Ayoade, Emily Watson and others, to coincide with the upcoming movie Last Christmas, starring Emma Thompson, Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. When you think back to Christmases past, what (if anything) made it magical? This is a beautiful, funny and soulful collection of personal essays about the meaning of Christmas, written by a unique plethora of voices from the boulevards of Hollywood to the soup kitchens of Covent Garden. 

During the holidays, so many of us can suffer for all kinds of reasons. More and more churches are acknowledging this fact with "Blue Christmas" services (also called "Longest Night" services) and offering resources to give particular support and comfort to those struggling during the "most wonderful time of the year". In A Weary World, Escobar provides 28 daily reflections paired with prayers and practices to honor our struggles during the holidays. Weekly resources make this Advent devotional suitable for group study as well.

More than any other time of year, Christmas brings with it an undeniable sense of wonder and awe. The Advent season gives us the opportunity to delight in the promises we celebrate at Christmas: the HOPE that Jesus will return and make all things new; the JOY that comes from worshiping Him today and for eternity; the PEACE we experience with God today and we long for our world to experience when it is redeemed; and the LOVE of a God who sacrificed His own Son to be in relationship with us.

Discover Christ on Every Page of the Bible—and Every Day of the Season. Christmas isn’t just a story of Bethlehem; it’s the fulfillment of God’s promise—from the beginning in Eden to the hope of eternity. Mercy Mild is a 25-day devotional that traces Christ’s presence from Genesis to Revelation, offering a fresh perspective on the story of redemption. Each daily reading includes: In-depth Scripture study to uncover God’s eternal promises. A heartfelt prayer to carry you through your day. Reflection questions for personal application. Spiritual conversation starters to share ...

Wilderness Meditations is a 40-day devotional guide designed for the season of Lent, inviting readers on a journey toward deeper intimacy with Jesus in preparation for Easter. While originally created for Lent, the devotions are equally suited for times of fasting, spiritual retreats, small group studies, or personal spiritual growth throughout the year. Each day’s devotion centers on a specific aspect of Christ’s character, offering a theme for meditation, Scripture passages for reflection, and thoughtful guidance to help you engage in meaningful prayer. Designed to be completed in ...

The Carols of Christmas Volume 2 is a collection of devotionals based on beloved carols that will inspire listeners to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. In this 28-day devotional journey, you will experience a fresh take on familiar melodies with personal reflections to guide you.

Because of Bethlehem, God knows what it's like to be human. Because of Bethlehem, when we talk to him about tough times, he understands. He's been there. He's been here. Because of Bethlehem, we know he doesn't say, "Clean up before you come in." He offers, "Come in and I'll clean you up."...

Are you ready to have your best Christmas EVER? That sounds easy, right? Having a great Christmas is harder than you might think, and it’s much easier to ruin your Christmas instead. We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, spending time on things that aren’t a priority. Before we know it, our high expectations aren’t reached and we think to ourselves, “Maybe next year.” Don’t let this year end that way! Learn how to prioritize what actually matters with Best Christmas Ever.

Searching for an Advent devotional that is intentional and easy-to-follow? Let Advent come alive in your life this Christmas with Celebrating Christmas with Jesus: An Advent Devotional written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado. Every Christmas, Christians all over the world...

Our Long-Expected Gift is a Christmas devotional inspired by the Jesse Tree tradition. Each of the 25 days in December unfolds a beloved story from the Old Testament, retold in lyrical poem form. Every story gently points forward to the birth of Jesus, reminding us that His arrival was not an afterthought, but part of God’s perfect plan from the very beginning.

Tangible acts of feasting and celebrating have suffused Lanier Ivester's home all her life. But alongside her love of festivity, she's wrestled with profound losses that have reshaped the landscape—both around her and within her. These coexisting forces of great grief and great joy come together in a place called the Ruff House, where Ivester's story not only reminds us of the inescapable presence of sorrow, but shows us how to celebrate and anticipate the return of glad and golden hours in the midst of it.

Before the manger, there was a promise. Before the celebration, there was the waiting. This is Advent. The Coming King: An Advent Journey Toward Christ invites you to slow down and rediscover the sacred beauty of the Christmas season. In this 25-day devotional, pastor and author Dr. Nic Williams walks you through Scripture, reflection, and prayer designed to help you prepare your heart for the arrival of Jesus: the Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love of the world. Each day features: A Bible passage from the NIV translation A thoughtful devotional reflection that connects timeless truth to real life ...

Christmas in Idaho is an inspirational story for adult listeners that the whole family will love. Enjoy the sounds and wonder of Christmas alongside Idaho, a snowman who is experiencing Christmas for the first time…just as he discovers that time is running out. Let the musical score surround you with Christmas carols and classical music pieces. Enjoy the special effect sounds that transport you where the action is taking place. You will find Christmas here.

Music has always been central to celebrating the coming of Christ into the world. With Hosanna in Excelsis you can experience the hymns of the season like never before. This devotional couples the lyrics and score of a new hymn daily with a devotional message about the hymn’s biblical and spiritual truths. You’ll find hymns of advent like “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” that anticipate the coming of Christ, hymns of Nativity like “O Little Town of Bethlehem” that celebrate His birth, and more.

Except for Daisy, Christmas means another of Uncle T’s dreaded Christmas parties, complete with Christmas jumper and flashing antlers. And Oliver Cartwright. Gorgeous Oliver Cartwright. Who she hates. Every year Daisy has to face insufferable Ollie and hear all about how brilliant he is. Whereas Daisy has no job, no man and no idea how to fix things. This Christmas, however, Daisy is determined things will be different. There will be no snogging Ollie under the mistletoe like when they were teenagers. 

The perfect cosy Christmas novel to curl up with this winter, from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley. 'The perfect Christmas treat!' Sarah Morgan 'The perfect early Christmas present for yourself!' Sophie Cousens * * * * Can two complete strangers save Christmas? Christmas has always meant...

Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Why is Rudolph’s nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million households in a single night? What could we do to guarantee a...