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Countdown to Christmas 2024 Midweek Week 12 - Skipping Christmas

Skipping Christmas 

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham is a hilarious and light-hearted holiday novel that shows what happens when you try to skip all the festive craziness of Christmas—and how that plan can go very, very wrong!

The story follows Luther and Nora Krank, a couple who are feeling completely over the stress and expense of Christmas. With their daughter away for the holidays, they decide to do something bold: skip Christmas entirely. No tree, no decorations, no gifts, no parties—just a quiet tropical vacation in the Caribbean. Sounds perfect, right?

Easier Said than Done 

But, as the Kranks quickly find out, skipping Christmas is easier said than done. Their neighbors are outraged that the Kranks aren’t putting up their usual over-the-top decorations (especially the famous Frosty the Snowman on their roof!), and the community goes into full holiday meltdown. The pressure builds, and just when they think they’ve escaped, their daughter calls to say she’s coming home for Christmas—expecting the full festive experience. What follows is a mad scramble as Luther and Nora try to throw together a last-minute Christmas, with all the chaos and comedy you can imagine.

Fun Trivia 

Fun trivia: Skipping Christmas was turned into the movie Christmas with the Kranks in 2004, starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, which amped up the comedic chaos even more. This book is also a departure for Grisham, who’s best known for his legal thrillers. He went for a fun, festive vibe here—and it totally works!

Skipping Christmas is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt a little overwhelmed by the holiday season and wondered what would happen if you could just skip the whole thing. Spoiler: it’s not as easy as it sounds, but it makes for a laugh-out-loud holiday read!

 

Here are some handmade gift ideas that will add to your festivities this year:

Purple and Pine Bead Necklace

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Purple and Pine Bead Necklace

Two Holidays Better than One Cat Gnome Sweatshirt

LinorStoreDesigns 

Two Holidays are better than one Cat Lovers Christmas and Hanukkah sweatshirt in light blue designed by LinorStore Designs

Red Truck Christmas Sticker Labels for Hershey's Kisses Chocolates

Adore by Nat

Christmas Earrings Vintage Crystals Green Red Handmade Holiday Jewelry

Shadow Dog Designs 

holiday christmas vintage crystal earrings handmade jewelry green red

Red Pearl Christmas Bracelet w Clear Swarovski Crystals

Magdalene Jewels 

May include: Double wrap bracelet featuring two rows of deep red pearls interspersed with clear crystal accents.  Silver-toned metal accents are visible between some of the pearls. The brand name 'Magdalene Jewels' is subtly displayed in the center. This elegant jewelry piece is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any outfit.

Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Transparent Sage Green Shiny Glossy

Covergirl Beads

Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Transparent Sage Green Shiny Glossy 019g

Glowing Pine Wood Earrings Dangle

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May include: A pair of wooden earrings with a natural wood finish. Each earring is shaped like a teardrop and features a circular piece of wood with a brown center and concentric rings. The earrings are attached to silver hooks.

Big Letter Merry Christmas

Colleen Cornelius 

Christmas Photograph - Big Letter Merry Christmas by Colleen Cornelius

Mom Necklace with Coral Barrel

Beaded Necklace Shoppe 

 

May include: A silver necklace with red coral beads, green beads, and a silver infinity charm with the word 'Mom' and a red heart. The necklace is on a white background with a red rose.

Christmas Poinsettia Collectible Thimbles Handmade Holiday

Blue Morning Expressions

Christmas Poinsettia Thimbles, Collectible Handmade Holiday

If you don't see what you're looking for, then ask an artist. I'm sure they will be happy to design something special for your loved one. 

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Read more books! 

A Christmas Carol  

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Polar Express 

The Nutcracker

The Night Before Christmas

Letters from Father Christmas

The Snowman

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Christmas Bells 

Little Women

The Gift of the Magi

When you shop handmade, you help us keep our money in our communities and keep other small businesses moving forward. Thank you for your support! Please share this post with everyone on the internet. :)

Julie and the Hairy Harry Dog.

PS - for those keeping track - this was our 12th Countdown to Christmas! Thank you everyone for all of your help keeping these countdowns rolling. 



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  • Melanie B on

    Pinned, and shared on facebook and twitter! Thanks for the promotion!

  • Natalie on

    Christmas with the Kranks is such a funny story. Many thanks for hosting 2024 Christmas Countdown, Julie. Thank you for including our Red Truck Christmas Sticker Labels. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas.

  • Hema Rao on

    Tweeted @hvaradhan and pinned to handmade gifts and shared on FB (was down for a while) @beadednecklaceshoppe – thanks for adding my item to the list and hosting the blog

  • Roxanne Tobaison on

    Thanks so much for ALL these promotions – going to miss them. All your efforts and research on these neat movies, books, etc.
    I recently watched the Skipping Christmas with Kranks and so funny. I love Tim Allen _ tool man, haha.
    Wishing you and all a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday.

    Will tweet all and pin. @RTobaison www.pinterest.com/artnmore/ countdown-to-Christmas

  • Catherine on

    Am not a big fan of Grisham but might have to read this book – sounds hilarious. I did see the movie many years ago. Laughed through it. Many thanks for all these wonderful holiday gift ideas . . . and for including my vintage crystal earrings. Will share far and wide.

    And, again, THANK YOU for all your hard work in hosting the Countdown again this year and for pulling these mid-week post together. It’s truly appreciated by the Moose and me!


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