Chicken soup for the soul : the book of Christmas virtues : inspirational stories to warm the heart

Designed as a gift book or family keepsake to be used as a holiday tradition, this beautiful hardcover features seven virtues that are traditionally associated with Christmas. Each one is discussed in a short inspirational essay then illustrated by four to five all-new heart-touching stories from Chicken Soup for the Soul, bringing the magic of the season to light. Each section ends with a one-page suggestion on how to start your own holiday tradition, from baking cookies to charity ideas that reflect the spirit of the virtue. Perfect for adults and children, this uplifting book is a wonderful celebration of the season. KINDNESSMOUNTING EVIDENCE; DRAWN TO THE WARMTH; SCHOOL OF ""HIRE"" LEARNING; SURPRISE SANTA; IN THE BAG; STROKE BY STROKE; A SLICE OF LIFE; SEALED WITH A KISS; GRATITUDE; STEEPED IN GRATITUDE; ST. NICK''S NOTE; MOTHER TO MOTHER; CHILLY TODAY, HOT TAMALE; A PIECE OF THEMSELVES; ANGELS AND ANGST; IT''S IN THE MAIL; FAITH; BY LEAPS AND MOUNDS; EVERYBODY LOVES SANTA; PRESENCE AND ACCOUNTED FOR; LET''S GET REAL; HO, HO, HOPE; AWAY FROM THE MANGER; THE FAMILY TREE; GOING GLOBAL; WONDER; WONDER FULL; A PLACE OF HONOR; THE LONE CAROLER; THE RIGHT TOUCH; CHRISTMAS DERAILED; TROUBLED; ''TWAS THE NIGHT COVER; TITLE PAGE; DEDICATION; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION: REFLECTIONS; VALUE FROM VIRTUES: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; JOY; FINDERS, KEEPERS; HOMESTEAD HOLIDAY; WITH GLADNESS AND GLUE; DECKING THE HALLS WITH BALLS OF JOLLY; THE DEBUT; MUSIC TO MY EARS; I WONDER; GONE LOGO; SIMPLICITY; SIMPLY SO; TENDING THE HOME FIRES; BRINGING CHRISTMAS; A HUSH IN THE RUSH; WHITTLE-ED A WAY; BOTTOMED OUT; SECRET INGREDIENTS; COMMON SENSE; LOVE; BETWEEN THE LINES; SWEETS FOR THE SWEET; NICKLED AND DIMED; FAIR GAME; NOTHIN'' SAYS LOVIN'' LIKE . . .; CHORDS OF LOVE; CHARLIE''S COAT; FLASHING BACK; IT''S SO LOVER-LY Chicken Soup for the Soul Book of Christmas Virtues is a timeless collection of stories that highlights kindness, joy, faith, simplicity, wonder and love that comes with the inspiring season. LET IT SNOW!SUITABLE FOR FLAMING; WHO IS JACK CANFIELD?; WHO IS MARK VICTOR HANSEN?; WHO IS CAROL MCADOO REHME?; CONTRIBUTORS; PERMISSIONS; COPYRIGHT PAGE