Traditions?

The air has turned crisp here in Virginia and although I'm not a huge fan of cooler weather, I do love snuggling up with a good book under my favorite afghan.

Also top of mind is that the string of holidays are upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or Kwanzaa, Chanauka, Festival of Lights or others special to you!) and New Years!

It's not so much the holidays themselves as it is the traditions around them that bring friends and families close that excites me.

This year there is the weight of the bleak economy hanging over us, shrouding the brightness a little. So, I'm starting a tradition. You might find it a good one, too, and it certainly fits right in with your book club planning.
I'm selecting one of my favorite authors who writes a yummy holiday story each year, and giving books as gifts to all my friends. As a writer myself, I take pride in knowing I'm helping my fellow writers and the publishing industries through those sales, too.

If you haven't checked them out ... I highly recommend the adorable series of holiday books by Debbie Macomber. The blocky size of the harcover ones feel special in your hands and all the covers are sparkly and festive. Do a quick search on Macomber Christmas and you'll get a long list to choose from. You can give everyone the same book and make it the book club read OR give everyone a different one.

Try it on for size. An affordable and wonderful gift that can become a tradition between you and your friends.

What do you think?