Ideals Christmas/ Ideals Christmas Songbook

A family favorite and time-honored tradition for the Christmas season. The magazine that has inspired readers for sixty-six years shines in this Christmas edition. Loyal readers are drawn to Ideals magazine for its celebration of life's most treasured moments. Here a new edition serves as a touching reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. Readers will savor the lyrical poetry and heartwarming prose by familiar contributors and new favorites. These carefully chosen pieces are joined by beautiful, full-color photographs and fine-art masterpieces, making  Ideals a visual treat as well. Here, beloved writer, Pamela Kennedy remembers heartfelt and homemade gifts exchanged through the years; Eileen Spinelli brings us a charming wintertime poem; the original Christmas story is excerpted from the Bible and illustrated with fine art depicting the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. And longtime favorite feature, Family Recipes, includes recipes chosen for the family gatherings that are a welcome part of the holiday season. As a special gift for our readers, each copy will be packaged with Ideals Christmas Songbook, a 16-page collection of sheet music and lyrics of favorite Christmas carols.