Christmas Blessings

by Helen Steiner Rice

Acclaimed as America's beloved inspirational poet laureate, Helen Steiner Rice encouraged millions of people through her sensitive, loving verse published in 72 books over her lifetime. Today, twenty years after her death, her words still speak powerfully about love and loss, faith and hope, sadness and joy.
        No occasion seems more fitting to the inspirational gifts of Helen Steiner Rice than Christmas, a time of friendship, renewal, love, and faith. CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS is a collection of seasonal poems that reflect the wonder of this special holiday. She explores several themes throughout the book, including The Miracle of Christ's Birth, The Peace of Faith, The Glow of Giving, The Warmth of Friendships and so much more. Accompanied by forty lovely watercolor illustrations to complement the poems, this is a unique and beautiful book for friends and family to celebrate the sentiments of the season.

Genres: Poetry, Christmas

80 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the idea of writing some sort of a poem for every year when sending out Christmas cards. Which I able to do that.

[Marcie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christmas Blessings is a beautifully illustrated collection of Christmas stories and reminiscences. It is a perfect coffee table (or in our home, an ottoman) read during the holiday season.

[Mary Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helen Steiner Rice is my favorite poet(ess). I have had this book for years and I re-read it every year at Christmas. And, all these years later, it has inspired me to publish my own collection of Christmas poems.

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an adorable collection of poetry and stories from Helen Steiner Rice, many taken from the Christmas cards she designed. The soft illustrations are beautiful and there are readings of the Christmas story sprinkled throughout.

[Karen & Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice collection of poems all related to Christmas with scripture passages included as well and full page illustrations. Beautiful book!

[Steven Freeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Religious Christmas poems. A good way to start the Christmas season. I thought the best part was the section with her Christmas letters to family and friends.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Theres been better Christmas books