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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2024

Remember to find joy in the simplest of things today, and throughout these next 12 days which complete the Christmas season. Share your joy with friends, family, and strangers too. Be an infectious spirit of the season.

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2023

In this year’s Christmas letter, I reflect on the reasons a certain 2003 Christmas movie has such a special place in my heart, and the connection its message has between us all. Merry Christmas from all of us at ThriftBooks to all of you in our ThriftBooks community.

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2022

One of my most favorite blogs to write is this one, my Christmas message to our ThriftBooks community. Each year I give careful thought to what theme and message to impart, and this year inspiration struck at one (of several) performances of A Christmas Carol, when this classic brought to the surface for me how happiness is really shared.

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2021

Making lists always feels like an activity for the kids but, lest we forget the song that shares the name of this blog, there does exist the concept of a Christmas list for adults. So today, I'd like to share a brief Grown-Up Christmas List through the eyes of my role here at ThriftBooks, and what I wish for the book community.

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By Barbara Hagen • December 24, 2020

For many of us, it may feel like COVID is The Grinch, stealing our ability to celebrate or enjoy the holiday like we have in the past, be it with friends, families, activities, or traditions. Even our shopping was very different this year. But on Christmas Day, let's all be reminded of the immortal words of Dr. Seuss and the meaning of holidays.

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