Anyone who loves this special time of year will enjoy these heartwarming and entertaining stories of family bonding, holiday hijinks, the joy of giving, community spirit, and family and religious traditions.

You'll laugh out loud at some stories; others will make you tear up a little. They'll all leave you smiling and eager to share the holidays, filled with new ideas and enthusiasm for this special time of year.

And we don't forget Hanukkah either, with plenty of stories about the whole holiday season, from Thanksgiving through New Year's. There's something for everyone in these joy-filled pages.