Simply Christmas: All Done With the Dashing/No Holly, No Ivy/O Little Town of Progress/My True Love Gave to Me

by Christine Lynxwiler, Wanda Luttrell, Pamela Dowd

Four women face one decision this Christmas: Will they jump into the commercialized rat race or pursue the true meaning of the holiday through a simpler approach? When Maggie seeks a break from the mad holiday rush, her family panics. Can she create Christmas balance, or will her family's antics drive her back to her perfectionistic, take charge ways? - Alone for the first time at Christmas, Lorraine wants only to enjoy the peace. But when the spirit of the season come calling, will she give up her plans to extend goodwill to those in need? - Instead of buying for Christmas, Mary Martha is selling. When a young women responds to her ad for a dining room table, will Mary Martha see the opportunity to help a hurting soul and heal her own in the process? Temporarily out of work, Penny's husband suggests taking Christmas on the road. Can she find anything to celebrate in a cramped RV with two kids, a husband, and not even a wreath? You'll love these witty and poignant stories of faith, hope, and peace at Christmastime.

Genres: Christmas, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction

345 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Award-winning author and past president of American Christian Romance Writers, Christine Lynxwiler has numerous novels and novellas published with Barbour Publishing. She and her husband, Kevin, along with their two daughters, four horses, and two dogs live in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains in their home state of Arkansas."

Reviews

[Margaret Chind]

All Done With The Dashing
NO HOLLY, NO IVY
O LITTLE TOWN OF PROGRESS

[Margaret Chind]

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[Dorry Lou · Rating 2 out of 5]

Four stories of how each woman overcame "whatever" to enjoy Christmas

[Sandy Carmichael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Christian Christmas stories about people helping people. Uplifting read for me.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four short, easy reads that help remind you of the real meaning of Christmas. Good reminder to keep Christ as the center of your Christmas, family and life.

[Margery · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice quick read Christian Christmas stories. Nothing heavy, just some nice stories.

[Becky Underwood Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Faith based stories. Relaxing and inspirational for a Christmas read.

[Mary Kamrath · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simply Christmas is a nice collection of 4 short stories. Very uplifting and appropriate for the season.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely written short stories in Holiday season - loved the last story what a great way of helping others & being kind as a family.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four different stories about four different women and their journeys to a simpler Christmas. A very good read for just before Christmas.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Esp loved the last book in this

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book!! Yes it's 20 years old, but these stories were just what I needed for Christmas this year.

4 stories about what really matters at Christmas.

Loved it!!!!

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

great stories

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the stories but the two about the widows seemed to just end before they were finished. I wanted more closer to the stories. It was a fast,light,fun read.

[Glenette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had 4 "novellas" in one book. The last novella was my favorite. It was a pretty quick read and I enjoyed reading it.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book to be inspiring. An interesting read that also reminds us of the reason for he season--even if on doesn't read it at Christmas time.