Review: Great holiday stories!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2013
This was such a fun read for the holidays!  There are two stories in this book - The Story of Mrs. Claus, and the Christmas Gift.  The first story describes how Santa and Mrs. Claus met, and then skips decades ahead to the present, when the Christmas spirit is dying.  The only person who can save it is Mrs. Claus, with the help of friends, including talking reindeer.  The second story is the tale of Noel and Julie, a couple who are having difficulty finding Christmas gifts for each other.  Julie's parents, Richard and Katherine, have a dysfunctional relationship that is also explored in the book.  Each of them learn more about each other and their relationships throughout the book, and in the end, the gifts are finally exchanged.  Both of the stories in this book are heartwarming and easy to read.  They aren't your typical Christmas folktales but reflect a more modern view of the holiday.  A great read!