Thank goodness the solstice is tomorrow with longer days coming soon. In the meantime, we have Christmas to enjoy or endure, or love or hate depending on your circumstances. Whatever your situation, I have noticed that many people have a Christmas reading tradition for the holiday season.
For example, a friend of mine told me that in her family they read O. Henry's humorous and poignant story Gift of the Magi, written in 1905 and still a delightful tale of Christmas gifts gone awry.
My tradition is A Child's Christmas in Wales. Last February my aunt died at the age of 87 and I remember listening to her recording of Dylan Thomas reading his poem. I still try to incorporate a reading somewhere in the season. Who can resist the uncles snoring after dinner, or the auntie singing in the back yard after too much sherry?
A Christmas Carol is filled with ghosts, darkness, tragedy, hope and transformation. Marley's face appearing on Scrooge's door knocker is one of the best things I've ever read. Not only can the book be enjoyed again, but every year many dramatizations are presented over this season, including one by the Wonder heads in Victoria.
There are so many good Christmas stories and books, that I am sure you could find others, such as Clement C. Moore's "Twas the Night before Christmas." I believe Moore actually invented fat, jolly Santa in a red suit.
In closing, I wish you happy Christmas reading and much seasonal frolicking. Here is a lovely donkey unicorn for your viewing pleasure.
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