There is so much going on in this book, but in the best way. This book feels like a love letter to Christmas. It’s part history lesson, part education, part crafting, part decorating tips and part cookbook. The recipes are fun and approachable with ingredients your average cook will have. The crafting recipes are easy to follow and detailed. The brief historical anecdotes are fun but not overwhelming. There are so many fun recipes, fun activities for families or friends to partake in, fun gifting ideas

This would be a great hostess gift or even just fun seasonal book to have in your collection.

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4.5 Stars.

Inspired by the classic Christmas song, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” this book is filled with not only recipes, but also activities, decoration ideas, and Christmas history. This is such a great resource for anyone planning to throw a holiday party, or looking for ideas for their Christmas celebration!

This was more than just your average holiday cookbook! History behind the song Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, history behind different traditions and way to celebrate them now, tips for party planning, and so much more! This will make the perfect gift for any Christmas lover and definitely got me in the Christmas spirit. Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Celebrate for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

From finding the perfect tree to crafting the perfectly merry ambience, this book, filled with entertaining ideas and delicious treats, will truly have you Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree! Pictures and illustrations are interspersed with instructions for games, fun Christmas trivia, and general Christmas party ideas. And my absolute favorite part of Harper Celebrate's Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree is the retro theme which is so appropriate considering that the book even includes a history of Brenda Lee's song. Whether you are young or old, this book is sure to give you that special Christmas feeling!

I received a complementary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Reading Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree at the beginning of July was like getting a little slice of holiday magic when I least expected it, and I loved every page of it. This book is a joyful, nostalgic, and festive guide to making the most of the Christmas season. Whether you're looking for new recipes, DIY gift ideas, fun facts, or just a bit of holiday spirit, it’s all packed in here.

This would make a wonderful coffee table book or even a gift for someone who loves the holidays. It truly captures the spirit of the season and gave me major Christmas cravings — in the best way. Highly recommend for anyone who loves to go all out during the holidays!

I received a free copy of this book from Harper Celebrate and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Needless to say, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a perfect retro guide for celebrating Christmas, there are many great ideas, recipes, songs, lots of different things to make. You could have yourself a great Christmas using the ideas in this book.

This book is all you need to get ready for the holidays and to have a stressfree holiday season. No matter what your holiday theme might be this book has games and recipes that will make your parties and holiday events merry and bright. Maybe you want to learn a little more history about your favorite holiday song. This book has you covered. If you love Christmas as much as I do, already counting down the days, you need this book. So get out that ugly Christmas sweater, buy this book and get ready to be merry this Christmas season.

A lovely collection of recipes and all things Christmas. Loved the illustrations on this as well. Wish I got more time to read through but otherwise it was a good read in general.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree is the perfect nostalgic "guide" to Christmas. Within these pages are beautiful colors and pictures, snippets of history, fun facts, crafts, and recipes. I absolutely love Christmas, I'm talking "I'm a 32 year old mom that still waits up for Santa" okay. This book feels like it was written just for me! It's just a fun book with lots of ideas and little things you can incorporate at Christmas to make it fun and memorable, throw a party, or just relaxing with family or close friends. There's something for everyone within these pages. I also want to say the theme within the book is great. Each section being broken up into the lyrics of the song is perfect. Thank you Netgalley and Harper Celebrate for the opportunity to read Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, in the middle of June. I'm sure my husband isn't going to appreciate when I throw out fake tree up until I can go pick out our perfect tree in November.

Thank you NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Reading this in the middle of June was nice, I miss holiday season.
Cute intro, I enjoyed the Brenda Lee history. Then, finding the perfect tree which I wouldnt know about as I use the same fake tree every year.
Fun, festive food and cocktail recipes in between pages of stories, facts, tips and tricks. Colourful throughout, christmas cards, christmas songs, stockings, basically chock full of fun stuff and divided in a way where you cannot get bored.
I enjoyed the part where the author suggests asking people how they spend their christmas, hearing about all sorts of different traditions and cultures.

I love the retro vibe of this book that celebrates Brenda Lee’s classic song and all things Christmas. It’s filled with lots of recipes, crafts, and entertaining tips to get you in the Christmas spirit. The pictures are great but the illustrations are even better. This book is a lot of fun and has soa lot of charm.

This book is so gorgeous! I couldn't take my eyes off it and it put me in such a great mood for Christmas. A must for all lovers of the season!

People who love Christmas will absolutely love this nostalgic, creative guide to a beloved holiday. There are delicious recipes and ideas for indoor and outdoor decorating and crafts. Bits of history are sprinkled throughout and are always interesting. This book is a must have for Christmas people, and would be a perfect holiday gift.

What a fun and charming holiday book. I love the way that the chapters are styled after lines in the famous Christmas song. I really appreciate the history lesson about Brenda Lee and the inclusion of her pie recipe in the book. There are so many different fun ideas in this book. The illustrations and photographs are colourful and the vibe is delightful. I like the way that the book provides useful information and a variety of different levels of crafts, cooking, and entertaining ideas. The history of different traditions and the different ways to include them into your own celebrations make this a book that is fun for anybody who wants to add something new to their own holidays.

Get ready to elevate your Yuletide celebrations with this vibrant, full‐color guide that centers around the timeless hit “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Picture yourself humming Brenda Lee’s classic as you flip through pages brimming with holiday cheer—recipes that will have your kitchen smelling like a winter wonderland, DIY crafts to spice up your decor, and party games that’ll have guests laughing all night. This little gift book is the perfect stocking stuffer (or coffee‐table centerpiece) for anyone who loves that nostalgic, #1 chart‐topping tune, bringing all the fun of a 1958 sock hop right into your living room.

You’ll also dive into the backstory of how a 13‐year‐old Brenda Lee recorded the song in ’58—when aluminum trees were all the rage and everyone was busy rockin’ around their own Christmas trees. From more than 30 festive recipes (think gingery pastry puffs, Christmas‐morning casseroles, and even a holly‐jolly espresso martini) to inventive decoration ideas for doors, tables, and gifts, this book has you covered. There are party playlists, adorable games, and even trivia about hanging mistletoe or snuggling up to classic Christmas movies. Plus, you’ll get behind‐the‐scenes stories from songwriter Johnny Marks and Brenda Lee herself. With carol lyrics, fun holiday facts, and plenty of inspiration, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” delivers all the feels—and then some—so you can truly rock on in that good old-fashioned way.

I received a free copy of Harper Celebrate’s Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree in exchange for a fair review.
As you all know, Halloween is my favorite holiday, but Christmas is a fairly close second. Every year we host a party for friends and family so when I saw this title and description, I was eager to read it. The entire book is based on the song and filled with ideas for decorating, gifts and recipes for food and cocktails. A definite must for all those that love Christmas and entertaining.

Very cute and artistic book full of holiday related crafts and recipes to bring more fun to Christmas! Definitely fun read for the family and includes some ideas for trivia and games to play as well.

I received a free copy of, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, by Harper Celebrate, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is a perfect guide for celebrating Christmas, It has recipes, songs, things to make, so many great ideas, for a great Christmas. I really enjoyed this book.

This was super cute! I loved that it wasn't just a recipe/cookbook and craft book, but also a history of the Christmas traditions behind them. I had no idea that Brenda Lee was only twelve years old when she originally recorded Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!

Lots of fun ideas and holiday facts, and the illustrations were darling!

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree by Harper Celebrate. A fun trip down memory lane of Christmas traditions from the past. This one book that I will need to get in print format since the computer or kindle does not do it justice. Looking forward to when it is published later this year.
Thank you to Harper Celebrate and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the book