I very much enjoyed this. I definitely think I should have waited to start this one and have read it around the holidays more

I really enjoyed this read! I am a holiday fanatic, but often get caught up in the craziness that is every holiday season. I loved Becky's thoughts and practical ideas on why and how we should make holidays sacred and meaningful.
I didn't agree with all of Becky's practices or opinions, but I was okay with that. She got me thinking and working towards some tangible steps of making holidays work for our families... and that's what matters!

This book is one that you will come back to again and again, holiday after holiday. It is like a visit with a friend where you get ideas on ways to make the holidays fit into your life, from crazy holidays to holy and set apart!

This is a book I will come back and revisit often. I love the tag line, “less chaos, more Jesus.”  I don’t have kids of my own but still was able to get a lot out of this book. I love all of the scripture and the suggestions about summer. I also like the discussion about not being “that Christian”. Really gave me a lot to think about especially regarding Halloween. I definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to be more intentional about their holiday plans.

Kiser lays her cards on the table when it comes to her family's approach to each holiday. Advent & Christmas; Lent & Easter; Birthdays, Valentine's Day; Summer holidays; they can all be redeemed for something that is focussed on Christ and intentionally set apart from the rhythm of the year. Kiser unpacks the ways in which her family enjoys each holiday while having complete respect for those who have chosen to take a different approach. Her "you be you" attitude towards viewing each holiday through the lens of the Bible and tailoring it to suit your family in whatever season you're in is both liberating and positively challenging. Well grounded in Scripture, packed with practical examples, and easily transferable to a non-American culture (there are chapters on Thanksgiving and Halloween), this book has value for you whatever your life situation may be. Let's be intentional about our holidays by working towards less chaos, and more Jesus.

This book is amazing! It's part "how-to," part reflective therapy, and part Bible study. The author provides wonderful content on how to bring more "sacred" to holiday schedules beyond just Thanksgiving and Christmas ... Valentine's Day, Halloween and others are included as well. The book includes plenty of prompts and white space for journaling and reflection on past experiences and future plans. This would make a great gift book and I'll definitely be recommending it (and giving it as a gift myself).

Love having a resource to encourage intentional time during special moments, days, and weeks of the year as we celebrate various holidays. Life is made up of moments and face to face time with our friends and family and I love the ideas for each holiday and can not wait to implement them throughout the year. My favorite part of the book is the space to journal, reflect, brainstorm and for this to be a book I pass down to my children for their holidays. Excited for the memories we will create as a family. I also bought several copies to give as gifts to friends and family. It's a perfect Christmas, Wedding, or Engagement gift. Thank you Becky for speaking life and truth back into the Holiday and to claim them as sacred, for that is what they are.

This is an excellent resource. About 5 years ago, I started thinking more intentionally about the holidays, especially the Advent season and the days leading up to Easter. I prayed and sought advice from others. I was able to observe how godly friends celebrated these holidays, and I  implemented those ideas.  When I got married a few years ago, the things I had implemented for the holidays became more difficult and it was harder to figure out how to do this as a couple. 

This book is one I wish would have been written years ago, and I am so thankful that it has been written now. Becky Kiser takes all of her experience as a wife, mother of 3, and ministry leader to offer tools that help us not only refocus our holiday season, but also have fun. In each chapter, she takes a major holiday or season and gives very practical ideas on how we can make that holiday sacred. Beyond the sacred, she also provides practical ways we can have fun and live intentionally in that season.  Not only does she talk about focusing on Christ and having fun, but she also addresses struggles that may make a holiday difficult to celebrate. 

This book is loaded with Scripture, Bible reading plans, journaling prompts, goal setting ideas, lists of fun things to do and activities that kids could enjoy. 

If you are tired of the crazy and feel like you are missing the point, give this book a try. If you are a believer and you want more from the holidays and don’t know where to begin, this book is an excellent resource for you. 

While this book offers many suggestions for families and children, this book is just as useful for single adults and couples without children. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to any believer. Personally, this is a book I will keep on hand and use as a tool to help guide holiday seasons now and in the future. 

Thanks to NetGalley and B&H Publishing Group for an eARC to read and review!