Embrace the Magic of Christmas Reading

IS THERE ANYTHING MORE CHRISTMASY THAN CURLING UP UNDER THE TREE WITH A GOOD CHRISTMAS BOOK?

Imagine this: It’s Christmas Eve and after receiving a brand-new book from your family, you cozy up in your favorite reading nook or in front of the fire with a mug of hot cocoa and spend the rest of the evening reading. There is nothing quite as comforting and Christmassy as curling up under the Christmas tree with a good Christmas book. The festive atmosphere of the holidays, combined with the warmth of the fire and the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree, provides an ideal setting for settling down with a good holiday read.

A CHRISTMAS BOOK FLOOD

Icelanders have a Christmas tradition called Jolabokaflod, which translates to “Christmas book flood” in English. On Christmas Eve each year, families come together to exchange books and celebrate with joy. This originated during World War II when paper was one of the few resources not rationed. As a result, books became a popular and meaningful gift to give, making Icelanders into bookaholics ever since.

This Christmas season, don’t forget to make your own book flood — full of stories, knowledge, and love! You can fill it with all sorts of books — Whether it’s a classic like Charles…