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
Two Holidays Better than One Cat Gnome Sweatshirt
Red Truck Christmas Sticker Labels for Hershey's Kisses Chocolates
Christmas Earrings Vintage Crystals Green Red Handmade Holiday Jewelry
Red Pearl Christmas Bracelet w Clear Swarovski Crystals
Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads, Transparent Sage Green Shiny Glossy
Glowing Pine Wood Earrings Dangle
Big Letter Merry Christmas
Mom Necklace with Coral Barrel
Christmas Poinsettia Collectible Thimbles 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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Pinned, and shared on facebook and twitter! Thanks for the promotion!
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.
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
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.
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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!