
About An Amish Second Christmas: My novella in this collection, A Gift for Anne Marie, is a sequel to the novella A Miracle for Miriam in An Amish Christmas. Miriam’s niece, Anne Marie, is looking forward to the upcoming Christmas holiday. She and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving…in ways everyone predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie’s new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins.
“Characters in each story are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Each author brings a separate writing style, creating a cozy holiday collection.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
Keeping Christmas Simple, by Kathleen Fuller
Although it’s only October, thoughts (and retail stores!) are already turning to Christmas. In my years of writing Amish fiction I’ve taken away a few tips for keeping life simple, including managing the Christmas season.
- Focus on the Reason for the Season. This saying has become cliché and for some, a bit trite, but it’s very true: Jesus is the reason we celebrate Christmas. Parties, plays, musicals, Christmas decorations, gifts—these are all fine, but Jesus is lost in the holiday shuffle, then we’ve missed the point of the holiday.
- Make family a priority. The Amish often celebrate Second Christmas—a time after Christmas day where extended family and friends get together for food, fun, and fellowship. Christmas itself is spent at home with close family. Whether you’re spending time with a few family members or as many relatives as possible, enjoy each moment together.
- It’s the thought that counts. According to media advertising, the pressure is on to give the best, and often most expensive, gifts. But sometimes the smallest token or gesture can mean more than the highest priced present.
Whatever your plans are for Christmas, make sure it’s a time of celebrating faith, family, and friends. Bask in the joy of the season. Merry Christmas!
The Scavenger Hunt Skinny:
Thanks so much for stopping by my site and participating in the new Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt. Before you move on to Stop #24, which is Kathleen Fuller’s site, to pick up your next clue, be sure to write down this Stop #23 clue: A LITTLE FARTHER DOWN
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How fun!!! Visiting 34 other authors pages..Looking forward to this adventure.
I have enjoyed reading all of your books, Carrie, and this scavenger hunt has been a ball. Thanks to all of you wonderful authors that participated.
Thank you for being part of the hunt!
Recently read the Governess of Highland Hall and really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next in the series.Thanks for the book giveaway chance.
Thanks for great fun!
This scavenger has been fun and I’m meeting a lot of new authors. Thanks and God bless you as you write!!
This is so much fun. Sure would love to win your book. God bless.
What a stunning cover!
Would love to win! Thanks.
Thank you for the opportunity to win your book. And for the chance to meet you.
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but An Amish Second Christmas has a beautiful cover. I would love to read it, thanks for the chance to win a copy.
The Amish Christmas book sounds great, I can’t wait to read it.
Thanks for the contest and your book looks very inviting.
This book sounds very interesting. Thank you for the drawing. 🙂
This has been wonderful. Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt. I have already found three new authors to check out. 🙂
The book looks interesting. Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt.
Love your books. Keep them coming
Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt. The evening has been enjoyable reading about some new authors as well as some favorites.
Loving the Hunt. Would love to win your new book. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for the chance to get to know so many authors. I am very interested in reading your books.
Would love to win your book. Thanks for the offer to play this game.
Thanks for being part of the hunt so many new authors. Fun
What a wonderful way to learn of all these great books!
What fun! I’ve learned of so many authors and books today.
I love doing these scavenger hunts! So much fun!
Thanks soo much for the chance to win this awesome book!!
Hello Carrie, thanks for sharing about Kathleen whom I love to read also. your giveaway looks great and hope to win. this scavenger hunt is fun-fun-fun today.
Sounds like a great book to win!
I don’t recall reading anything written by either of you; but it is always good to get acquainted with new authors. Reading has been been my thing since Junior High and now; well, I’m 71 years old and still reading as much as possible.
I don’t know that I’ve ever read an Edwardian story but I’m up for most anything.
Thank you so much for your books! I loved The Governess of Highland Hall and can’t wait to read the Daughter of Highland Hall. I live in Belle Mead, not too far from your hometown.
thanks fr the cavenger hunt & giveaway
Sorry for above typos! Thanks for the scavenger hunt and the giveaway.
Looks like a great book! I will have to add this to my TBR list. Please enter me into the giveaway.
I’m so looking forward to reading The Daughter of Highland Hall.
Thanks for the scavenger hunt and the giveaway, Carrie! So many good authors and books, many new to me.
Hi Carrie!
Thank you for introducing Kathleen Fuller, who is a new to me author. I’m excited to read something she’s written. I enjoyed both ‘The Governess of Highland Hall’ and ‘The Daughter of Highland Hall’ Wonderful reads! 😀 Have a most wonderful rest of your weekend! 🙂
Would enjoy reading your newest book!
Love this scavenger hunt!
This is so much fun!!
Hi Carrie, I could look at historic fashions all day long. The styles actually contained exquisite grace and beauty. As for your storyline, it’s right up my alley of preferred reading. I wish you many blessings from above.
I love historical fiction, especially when it is realistic. I am also a big Downton Abbey fan! Enjoyed your post!
Thanks so much for the hunt! Loved the pinterest boards!!!
Thank you for the hunt. Your book looks like a very good read!!
Great hunt, this is a wonderful way to find new books and authors 🙂
Thank you for participating in this years Scavenger Hunt 🙂
I am on page 204 and love the character description ~ that is what I watched too, how he was with others, continuing in 30 years of marriage. Enjoying this second story also.
Thank you for featuring Keeping Christmas Simple, by Kathleen Fuller. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
I have your book The Governess of Highland High in my library and enjoyed it very much. Will be looking forward to your next book. Thank you for your part in this hunt.
I have loved all of Carrie’s books & will look forward to reading Daughter of Highland Hall!
What a cool book! 🙂 Great post by the way.
What better treat is there at the end of a long.day then to sit with a.cuppa.and.retreat into the wonderful world.you.create.for.us?