Local author Glynis Belec writes about a family Christmas tradition in her story, A Divine Creature, published in the just-released Chicken Soup for the Soul title – The Joy of Christmas.
Twenty-four years ago, Belec didn’t realize when she first wrapped the delicate navy-blue ceramic swallow in tissue paper and gave it to her sister, that it would become a Christmas tradition.
A Divine Creature, reflects on the anticipation and joy the tradition of the Christmas swallow brings year after year to her family, Belec says.
The joy of giving and sharing runs throughout the 101 personal stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas, officials say.
Readers will read about communities coming together to make Christmas special for families going through a hard time, the kindness of strangers, “and some pay-it-forward stories that will make you tear up,” states a press release from the publishers.
“You’ll be awed by stories of unexplainable Christmas miracles. And you’ll laugh too, when you read about holiday hijinks and the funny things that kids say,” the release continues.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas is available in the Hometown Book Boutique at Drayton Foodmarket or by contacting Belec at 519-638-3215.
