Christmas Ideals 2014

Loyal readers are drawn to Ideals for its celebration of life's most treasured moments. This, the 70th anniversary edition of the annual Christmas issue, will be no exception to the legacy of inspiration and comfort for readers. Carefully selected, heartwarming poetry and prose is accompanied by beautiful, full-color photographs and fine art reproductions. Pamela Kennedy shares warm holiday memories; poet Eileen Spinelli taps into the quiet joy of the season; recipes for delicious holiday foods are ready to prepare; and the original Christmas story is told through Bible passages accompanied by fine art. Kennedy also explores the history of a classic Christmas song, which is presented alongside sheet music and the song's lyrics.

Ideals, a part of Christmastime family traditions for 70 years, brings to mind and brings to life, a Christmas full of warmth, hope, and love.