Christmas Ideals 2012 (Ideals Christmas)

Loyal readers are drawn to Ideals magazine for its celebration of life's most treasured moments. This, the 68th year for the annual Christmas issue, will be no exception to the legacy of inspiration and comfort for readers. The Christmas issue, always a reminder of the true heart of Christmas, includes heartwarming poetry and prose. Beautiful, full-color photographs and fine art reproductions accompany these carefully selected pieces. Beloved writers Pamela Kennedy and Washington Irving reflect on the traditions of the season; poet Eileen Spinelli taps into the wonder of the Nativity; and the original Christmas story is told through Bible passages accompanied by fine art. Kennedy also explores the history of the classic Christmas song, 'We Three Kings of Orient Are,' which is presented alongside sheet music and the song's lyrics.

Ideals, a part of Christmastime family rituals for nearly seven decades, brings to mind -- and brings to life -- a Christmas full of warmth, hope, and love.