Christmas as it is celebrated in the South.

"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, We were sticky and sweaty 'cause this is the South." This is how the night before Christmas begins in the South. The weather may be balmy sometimes, but Southerners can still put on a Christmas celebration like no other. No matter the weather or the state, there's no mistaking Santa loves the South. This fun, whimsically illustrated version of the traditional "Night Before Christmas" is perfect for families to read aloud at their annual celebrations. Merry Christmas, y'all! "As he flew overhead, he exclaimed in delight: 'Blessed Christmas to y'all and to y'all a good night!'" - 28 Pages

Contains recipes, menus, and decorating ideas centered around Christmas.

When a Southern farmer discovers an elf who has fallen from Santa's sleigh, the elf tells him about Santa's annual trip to the South.

A Georgia Christmas by Susan Sands Christmas in Moonshine, Georgia is salon owner Merilee Bell’s favorite season. She might still be single in her mid- thirties, but she’s finally content, proud of her business and herself as she’s made strides to make peace with her past. And then just at closing time, a tall, dark and handsome new deputy enters her shop, and everything seems poised to change. Weeks before Christmas, Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent, Randy Slade arrives in Moonshine posing as Moonshine’s newest deputy for an undercover sting to catch a group of high-tech property thieves. Only the sheriff is aware of his true identity, but from the moment he meets Merilee, who trades a haircut for free parking, he’s smitten by her smile and warm, friendly manner. Unfortunately, she also has a rental property perfectly suited for his undercover operation. Randy doesn’t want to lie, but he has a duty to keep citizens safe, including Merilee. Can he do his job and still celebrate a small town southern Christmas, and maybe more with his dream girl? A Taste of Christmas Magic by Sinclair Jayne This Christmas, he just might believe in a little magic… Rustin Wildish furiously left Belmont North Carolina as a teen to make his reputation in the culinary world. Over twelve years later, he’s back in the town that where the founding family of Mayes once branded him a worthless bad boy. Intent to show them how wrong they were, he buys the local diner—considered an institution—from his former mentor and boss, Miss Millie Maye and transforms. Success will be his revenge as the Maye’s and other ‘upstanding families,’ are forced to eat their words and so much more. But then the youngest Maye daughter asks him for help, and he inexplicably says yes. This Christmas Chloe Maye has finally bitten off far more than she can chew. She’s agreed to organize The Maye family’s annual fundraiser–a movable feast where historic downtown homes are open to the public and each serve one course of a lavish meal. Chloe can’t cook so armed with a historic handwritten cookbook she mysteriously finds in a mini library outside her Grandma Millie’s home, she approaches Rustin for help. She’s always crushed on him and is thrilled he’s back. But when Rustin, who ignored her their entire childhood, takes a bite from the meal she cooks under his exacting supervision, the unthinkable happens. He falls head over heels in love… A Saltwater Christmas by Laurie Beach Christmas is a time of miracles–but is it magical enough to change a person’s mind? Allie Westley’s Christmas will be a bit different this year. She’s taken a big step to move away from Nashville to Goose Island, South Carolina, to pursue her dream of becoming a wine enologist, and she’s not tripping over this chance to make a break from her family, either. She’ll spend December 25 doing her own thing. Although the beach might be cold, it is the perfect place for new traditions. But she was also counting on her new roommate, Sam Clare, to be a sister she never had. Instead, Sam is an ex-military man now working as a paramedic. Even his dog, Buttercup, is part wolf. Yet he turns out to be the most understanding person in her new world, despite the fact that she’s declared him her enemy. As the season’s activities bring them together, Allie uncovers several details her new circle of friends weren’t forthcoming about. But will the secret Sam’s keeping break her heart or mend what she didn’t realize was broken?

Christmas All Through the South captures and celebrates the quintessential experience of Christmas in the South. Presented as a timeline of the Christmas season, each event depicted tells a highly visual story of local Southern traditions and classic holiday parties. Each event will captivate readers with an expansive collection of vibrant, full-page images, and festive, complimentary menus accompany many of the events. Combining all the elements for which Southern Living is known and revered - food, travel, and homes, this book is a journey of celebrations through the South, from the low country and the pan-handle to the Texas ranch and Williamsburg farmhouse. Kicking off the season is a reason to get outdoors with "A Tree-Cutting Outing" and "Mistletoe Hunt." "Open House" celebrations in stunningly decorated homes, a "Midnight Mass" in a charming Southern town, and a jubilant Christmas morning spread add to the bliss of the holiday euphoria. An "Oyster Roast" in a sleepy coastal town brings luck to the coming months, as it ties up the complete Christmas season with a ruby red bow.

The classic Christmas tale gets a regional spin as Santa Claus takes on each states best-known characteristics.

A classic carol, served with a hot side of grits! "On the first day of Christmas my sugar gave to me a porch swing by a peach tree." Readers will sing along as magnolias blossom and slices of pecan pie are put on every plate. Beautiful illustrations capture the vibrancy of this delightful Southern adaptation.

“Prepare for tears in your eyes—A Warm Southern Christmas is that kind of story.” —Connie Shelton, USA Today bestselling author When Luke Tattersall buried his brother and sister-in-law on a raw October day he took in their two children to raise as his own. He didn’t account for the fact that in 1890s small-town Mississippi, single fatherhood was not an option. It isn’t long before the sheriff visits, informing him that, without a wife, Luke will lose the children to their cold-hearted aunt and uncle. Under that threat he vows to be married by Christmas. Only problem is, none of the local girls are interested in marrying a sawmill worker with little money and two half-grown kids. Stephanie Cotter is living with the scandal of having broken off her engagement, and now her father has promised her to a man three times her age. She’ll do anything to get out of Seattle, out from under her father’s thumb. Including marriage to a man in Mississippi she’s never met? Climbing aboard the southbound train is one of the most difficult things she’s ever done but she’s determined to make the best of it. Will the children accept her as their new mother, and will she and Luke ever find love and intimacy? And what kind of Christmas can she possibly expect in her new Southern home? Praise for A Warm Southern Christmas: “—will just reach out and grab your heart!!!” –Brenda Smith, 5 stars, Amazon “Five Stars—a must read!” – Sandra Mayhew, 5 stars, Amazon “A WARM SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS (Susan Tanner) was my favorite!” JJares, online review

Meet Eliza D. Braun, a freshly appointed agent with a knack for unraveling mysteries. In this steampunk adventure, Braun is dispatched to scorching Australia to join forces with the seasoned operative, Agent Bruce Campbell. They battle the heat and each other as they race against time to locate missing children and bring them back home in time for Christmas. Tales from the Archives are short stories set in the world of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. They explore events mentioned in the novels, characters seen and unseen and may include novel teasers of things to come.