This beautifully written holiday memoir follows the tradition of The Christmas Box and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It’s the story of the author’s mother, whose romantic nature and love for Christmas left a lifelong impression on her son.
Mother is a tiny woman--4’11"--except when life demands that she draw herself up to her “full height” of 11’4". Christmas is one of those times. Father is opposed to celebrating Christmas, and every year the couple fights about it. And every year Jerry and the other kids eavesdrop nervously until their mother ensures that Christmas wins out.
When things take a turn for the worst, Mother and the boys find themselves struggling with poverty and depressed circumstances. Mother tries to make the best of Christmas at first, but when she loses the holiday spirit, her young sons decide to do something about it. In their attempt, they discover the true meaning of grace.
From the Back Cover
”This is the story of the Christmas of 1963, which is the Christmas that I learned what it means to be a giver of gifts."
In a beautifully written holiday memoir, the author tells the story of his mother, whose romantic nature and love for Christmas left a lifelong impression on her son. From her, he learns that sometimes you need to give what “your head tells you you can’t afford, and your heart tells you you can’t do without."
Mother has always celebrated Christmas with a flourish. So when she loses the Christmas spirit, her three young sons work hard to remind her what the season is about. The way her astounded reaction turned a corner for the family is something the author has never forgotten.
And neither will you. With vivid characters who are as timeless as the message, this delightful story will become a treasured part of your holiday traditions.