Celebrate365, Holiday Books

Celebrate365, a journal for the ornament enthusiast

The Holiday Bookshelf

Celebrate365 recommends ...

Russell Herner
This Bellevue, Ohio author took all of the photos in this book and owns all of the skates that illustrate this intriguing volume.

Dr. Christmas
Debi Stratton & Bob Praga form the "Dr. Christmas" design team. This book has a wonderful appendix of useful resources.

Deck the Halls
Many will recognize author Bob Merck as an owner of The Historical Christmas Barn & Golden Glow member. This out-of-print 95 pg book is a treasury of photos from Bob's collection of antique Christmas items.

A Nantucket Christmas


To enrich your collecting knowledge ...

Robert Brenner is the "dean" of Christmas research. This Wisconsin teacher and Golden Glow life member has travelled extensively in Europe to research his many books on the holidays.
Christmas Revisited
Christmas Revisited


Ohioan George Johnson's extensive research & knowledge are evident in this well-illustrated 4 volume series.

Clara Johnson Scroggins is reputed to have the largest collection of ornaments in the U.S.


From Christopher Radko ...

Christopher Radko's Ornaments

Heart of Christmas

Memories of Yesteryear

The First Decade


Better Homes & Gardens Santa Claus Collection Series
I love these books! They focus upon contemporary artists like Pipka as well as individual collectors. And, they always include a pattern or recipe for something to make.

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Memories from our youth!

Tasha Tudor Collection


A little more serious & thought provoking ...


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