What is inside
Three kinds of book sit on this page. The treasuries are for reading: The Nativity gives the Christmas story in four parts: the Isaiah prophecies, two psalms, Matthew and Luke complete, and the opening of John, and A Christmas Carol is the whole book, unabridged, made to be read by the tree. The devotionals are for December: An Advent with Spurgeon offers a morning and an evening reading from Spurgeon for each day from 1 to 25 December, and Hymns We Remember prints every verse of twenty-eight well-known hymns with room to note where you sang them. The keepsake journals and the memory book are for writing: one prompt or question to a page, answered in a parent's, grandparent's or partner's own hand.
Who gives them, and why
Most of these are bought for someone older. Conversations With Mum, Dad or Grandparent at Christmas is given in early December so the answers are written by the time the family gathers, or opened on the day and filled in together. A Memory Book: Christmas Memories suits a parent or grandparent who likes talking about the Christmases of their childhood. A Couple's Christmas Memory Journal is a gift between partners, five Christmases, twelve prompts each, with a column for each partner. The Nativity, the hymns and the Advent readings suit a church-going relative, or anyone who would rather have the season read aloud than scrolled past.
How they are made
Every title is 8.5 x 11 in (US Letter). The memory book and the three Conversations books are hardcovers with a case-wrap cover. Each copy is printed individually when you order it. Shipping is free on every order, within Australia and internationally, with no minimum order value. Delivery times are estimates and may be longer in November and December, so for a Christmas gift we recommend ordering hardcovers around six weeks ahead and paperbacks around three weeks ahead.
How to choose
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Conversations With Grandparent at Christmas: 160 Christmas prompts, one to a page, for the Christmases you were never there to see.
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Conversations With Mum at Christmas and Conversations With Dad at Christmas: the same one-question-a-page format, addressed to a parent.
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A Memory Book: Christmas Memories: large print, one prompt or activity to a page, for remembering rather than recording.
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A Couple's Christmas Memory Journal: five Christmases, twelve prompts each, with a column for each partner.
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The Nativity: Matthew and Luke complete, in large print, for reading aloud on the night.
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An Advent with Spurgeon: a morning and an evening reading for each day from 1 to 25 December, for someone who keeps the season.
Questions before you buy
Which of these are large print?
The Nativity and A Memory Book: Christmas Memories are set in large print. The other titles are printed at the same 8.5 x 11 in page size.
Can the journals be written in?
Yes. The Conversations books, the couple's journal and the memory book are made to be written in, with one prompt or question to a page. The Nativity, A Christmas Carol, the Advent readings and the hymn book are reading books, though Hymns We Remember leaves room to note where you sang each hymn.
How long does delivery take?
Everything we sell is made to order. Our shipping policy gives approximately 10 to 12 business days for paperback journals and books and approximately 4 weeks for hardcover books. Those are estimates and may be longer for remote destinations or during busy periods, particularly November and December. For a Christmas gift, order hardcovers around six weeks ahead and paperbacks around three weeks ahead.
What does shipping cost?
Nothing. Shipping is free on every order, within Australia and internationally, with no minimum order value.
Can I return a book if I change my mind?
No. Each book is printed individually for your order, so we do not accept change-of-mind returns. If your book arrives damaged, defective, misbound, misprinted, with missing pages, or materially different from what you ordered, email us within 30 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos and, where applicable, we will arrange a replacement or refund at no cost to you.
Are The Nativity and A Christmas Carol complete texts?
Yes. The Nativity prints the Christmas story from Matthew and Luke complete, and A Christmas Carol is complete and unabridged.
