Carol used to throw the best Christmas parties. She even wrote a book on how to throw the best Christmas parties. But that was years ago. Carol hasn't thrown a party in years. All Carol is interested in this year is getting home and hoping that her kids can make it over for the day. Once Carol embarks on her journey home strange things begin to happen. She is visited by a friend who has been dead for some time. Her friend tells her that she will be visited by 3 more ghosts. More precisely, "Ghost hosts." The Ghost Host's of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Carol is less than amused when each ghost shows up to show her things she would prefer to forget. There is a reason why Carol no longer throws wonderful Christmas parties and she'd prefer to leave them in the past. By the time the ghosts are finished with Carol will she have changed her mind?
Yes, yes this is a re-telling of A Christmas Carol, that timeless classic by Charles Dickens. I've always been a fan of the story and re-tellings. I absolutely enjoyed Yes, Carol...It's Christmas! I love how at the beginning of each chapter we are given a party tip for hosting the best Christmas parties. I especially enjoyed this quote when Carol was watching her 9 year old self baking cookies with her grandmother:
"You must remember, Carol, that Christmas is all about giving. And not about what presents we're going to get. Hosting a wonderful Christmas party is one of the best gifts you can give to others, since you can truly make people happy."
I love that! I love also that Carol once again finds her love for Christmas. The little references throughout the book to the original A CHRISTMAS CAROL are fun to catch as well.
If you are looking for a fun and fast Christmas read this one will surely put you in the Christmas spirit!
**I received a copy of this book from the author for review purposes. All opinions are my own**
How about you? Are you a party thrower for Christmas or are you more of a bah humbug Christmas character? I have my Bible study women over each year for a Christmas party and then I have a few different families over for special dinners throughout the month. Feel free to share your answers in the comments. I do moderate my comments to avoid SPAM so be patient, your comment will post as soon as I see it.
Come back tomorrow and check out a guest post from Author Cindy Vincent!
Thank you so much, Julie! I absolutely LOVE your review! So nice to hear you enjoyed the scene when Carol (as a child) was baking with her grandmother. That entire section is based on my own experiences of baking with my grandmother and watching as she entertained drop-in guests. In fact, I learned most of my hostessing skills from her. She was one of the sweetest people I've ever known.
ReplyDeleteYour Bible study group sounds like a great bunch, and I'm glad to hear that you host a Christmas party for them every year!
Merry Christmas and all the best!
Such a great overview and review, Julie! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing the book for the tour. :) ♥ And that's so nice that you host several parties/dinners during the Christmas season! I bet you're a fun and gracious hostess. :)
ReplyDelete~Amber