Based on the Praise Be! TV programme, this book takes the reader through the month of December, day-by-day, covering all the jobs that need to be done in preparation for Christmas. As usual, Thora shares many of her own reminiscences about Christmases' past, and includes a selection of favourite hymns, prayers and sayings. Thora Hird is an actress who has featured in Last of the Summer Wine and Talking Heads.