FamilyStories: Making Spirits Bright

Starting with a world view of Christmas anticipation, this book encourages children and adults to look around them—and within—to think about simple gifts, greetings, and decorations at this memory-rich time of year.
Family activity: make song sheets from a clever book-within-a-book for family sing-alongs or a caroling party. Plus, personalize four keepsake wooden ornaments.

Susan Magsamen is the president and CEO of FamilyStories. She is a leading expert in creative play and hands-on experiential learning, has collaborated with many arts, educational, and cultural organizations and is the Chair of Wondertime magazine editorial advisory council, a new national publication for families.