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Christmastime — Content Guide for Parents

By Sandra BoyntonWorkman Publishing Company, Incorporated1987ISBN 9780894806353111 pages
Christmastime

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

CHRISTMASTIME is Sandra Boynton's humorous and compassionate carol to the season of warmth and giving, celebration and tradition. And tradition, to Boynton, is anything that happens every Christmas without fail: like trimming the tree, a fruitcake from the Rossiters, the crunch underfoot of your most precious ornament, and the customary search for scissors at four A.M. Christmas morning.

With guest appearances by Santa and his reindeer, Boynton's familiar menagerie reveals the many joys and satisfactions that make Chrismastime such a universally special season: the thrill of finding the right gift for someone you love, and affording it; the personal gratification of wrapping all the gifts early; and the wonder of Christmas morning, when you realize you forgot to label them.

And, in the spirit of giving, Boynton includes her own Christmas recipes: Santa's favorite chocolate chip cookies (with suggested note urging him to "please stack dishes neatly in the sink and wrap uneaten cookies in tin foil"); plum pudding (well worth someone else's time and money); and Wassail, which seems like a great treat if you happen to have 2,640 blanched almonds lying around the house.

This hardcover book makes a perfect gift for the "staunch traditionalist" and the "santaclaustrophobic" alike. 94,000 copies in print.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Christmastime appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'Christmastime'. The book is a light-hearted celebration of the Christmas season, focusing on joy and festivities without any violent content. Search results include unrelated movie reviews that mention violence, which are not relevant to the book. No scary content is present in 'Christmastime'. The book is cheerful and festive, intended to evoke joy and warmth during the holiday season. Search results mention unrelated media that may have scary elements, which are not relevant to the book.

  • Does Christmastime have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'Christmastime'. The book is a light-hearted celebration of the Christmas season, focusing on joy and festivities without any violent content. Search results include unrelated movie reviews that mention violence, which are not relevant to the book.

  • Does Christmastime have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'Christmastime'. The book is cheerful and festive, intended to evoke joy and warmth during the holiday season. Search results mention unrelated media that may have scary elements, which are not relevant to the book.

  • Does Christmastime have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While the book is themed around Christmas, it does not explicitly reference religious practices or beliefs. The search results mention other Christmas-themed books but do not indicate religious elements in 'Christmastime'.

  • Does Christmastime have racial/cultural content?

    No racial themes are present in 'Christmastime'. The book does not address issues of race or racism, focusing instead on the celebration of Christmas. The search results reference broader discussions about race in other contexts, which do not apply to this book.

  • Does Christmastime have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'Christmastime'. The book is designed for young children and uses family-friendly language. The search results include references to other works that may contain profanity, which are not applicable to this book.

  • Does Christmastime have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Christmastime'. The book does not address environmental issues or climate activism, focusing instead on holiday celebrations. The search results mention unrelated sustainability resources that are not relevant to the book.

  • Does Christmastime have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Christmastime'. The book is aimed at children and focuses on themes of warmth and celebration during the Christmas season. Search results reference other media with sexual content, which do not pertain to this book.

  • Does Christmastime have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles are discussed or promoted in 'Christmastime'. The book features a variety of characters and focuses on the joy of the Christmas season without addressing gender expectations. Search results do not indicate any thematic content related to gender roles.

  • Does Christmastime have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Christmastime' by Sandra Boynton. The search results primarily reference broader lists of LGBTQ+ content in various media, which do not pertain to this specific book.

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