My one holiday pleasure.

[Are_grits_groceries]

I worked retail for a brazillion years so I got over the holidays a long time ago. I usually celebrate with family and friends in July.
However, there is one book that I read many times during this season and it never fails to make me laugh, a lot. It's 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The movie doesn't do the book justice at all.

It's a kid's book, and a fast read. However, it gets to the heart of what specifically the 'Christmas' season is really about. It does so in a hysterical and touching fashion. There's not a drop of preaching in it in my opinion.

My religious views are all over the map. I see so much fuss about Christmas that I don't think has anything to do with the real story. A lot of 'religious leaders' use it and everything else to further their views and goals. That's why I enjoy this book so much. It does away with the claptrap around this time, and I think it takes back the real meaning of the story that so many people of faith have forgotten.

I hope this doesn't turn into a flaming thread over the value of religion or the harm it does or doesn't do. I enjoy the simplicity and hilarity of a different version of an old story.

[virgogal]

1. Thanks for the recommendation. eom

[hippywife]

2. No flames, here.

My husband and I just don't do it anymore and haven't for a few years anymore. Glad there's something about the holiday left for someone to enjoy. :hi:

[Sherman A1]

3. Well, there is

Egg Nog!

I still work retail and have for a brazillion years (like 36 of them) and the holidays are a pain in the (insert your favorite term here).

Yet this is the season of Egg Nog which I love

and while I really don't care for all the hoopla... It still has a few special moments and meanings.

[hippywife]

4. Oh, yes!

Eggnog is definitely a bright spot in the season. :hi:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2009/11/10/coming-and-not-a-moment-too-soon-to-a-store-near-you-eggnog/

[Hissyspit]

5. I love King Arthur Flour.

[hippywife]

6. I'm keeping those recipes a secret

here in the house for a couple more weeks. Shhh.

[Hissyspit]

8. Well, I did not know they existed on a King Flour site...

and will probably try them, too. But I will be stealthy.

Although my brother said he doesn't think scones should have anything in them. I may makes some eggnog scones without the chips for him.

[hippywife]

9. Pshaw!

Scones can have anything in them at all. LOL I've made blueberry ones and they were delish! Hope these turn out good for both if us. :D

[Sherman A1]

7. Thank for the link!

I will now engage in an orgy of all things egg nog......:bounce: :bounce: :toast: :thumbsup: :hi: :fistbump: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause: