Blogging Challenge Day #13: “What is your favorite Christmas book or story?”

By Ruth on December 12, 2020 in Blogging Challenge, Challenge, Christmas, Holidays
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This one was super easy, and it makes me think of a current Hallmark Christmas movie that premiered last weekend. Time For Us To Come Home For Christmas, starring Lacey Chabert and Stephen Huszar, has an innovative line where Stephen’s character asks Lacey’s character if she has read A Christmas Carol. She claims she has, and he says that most people think they have read the book because they have seen one of the movie adaptations. So Lacey finally admits she has not read the book.

Well, I read the book! I have read it more than once, as a matter of fact. I even adapted A Christmas Carol to a sixth grade musical back when I was a music teacher. I was not too fond of the version we were doing, so I did my own take of it and reasonably well followed the book.

I never tire of A Christmas Carol. I love the original book, and I adore the movie The Man Who Invented Christmas about creating this very book and Charles Dickens himself. I was one of those intriguing individuals who enjoyed reading the classical as a teenager, and I used to read Charles Dickens on my own!

My favorite movie adaptation is still George C. Scott’s version, but The Muppet Christmas Carol runs a close second. As long as the version has superb acting and basically follows the book, I enjoy it. I have even watched The Gospel According To Scrooge live in a couple of churches, and it is always interesting to see how they adapt it.

In my opinion, this book has stood the test of time!

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

3 Comments

  1. denise December 13, 2020 Reply

    I love the poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas.

    I also love A Cup of Christmas Tea.

  2. Anne Ciavola December 13, 2020 Reply

    My favorite Christmas book is A Christmas Carol. I never tire of reading it. My mom and I actually go to the theatre to see it live. This started as a tradition with my dad and has continued even tho he’s not here. The other all time favorite is Twas the Night Before Christmas. My dad used to read this every Christmas Eve

  3. Lisa Taylor December 13, 2020 Reply

    I no a lot of Christmas books but l don’t have a favourite book. Loving Christmas so much l think l had better find a favourite Christmas book 📚

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