Merry Christmas from . . .: 150 Christmas Cards You Wish You'd Received [Hardcover]

Karen Robert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2008

150 of the World's Funniest and Most Delightful Christmas Cards

Karen Robert has spent the last several years tracking down the wonderful and wacky Christmas cards represented in this book—the best out of tens of thousands she has reviewed. Featuring everything from young couples in love, classic kids-'n'-dogs, and quirky workplace situations to every incarnation of Santa—fat, thin, young, old, canine—these cards will surprise you with their irrepressible creativity. Some are heartwarming, some are hilarious, some are simply strange—but every single one was actually sent out as a Christmas card. So whether you're one of the millions of people who love all things Christmas, looking for inspiration for your own holiday card, or just a desperate Scrooge on the hunt for the perfect stocking stuffer, pick up Merry Christmas from . . . for a holiday pick-me-up.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“[Merry Christmas from...] would make a good hostess gift. But for me, it’s terrific fodder for a delightful 2008 greeting to family and friends.” (Dayton Daily News )

“This collection of 150 whimsical, heartwarming and just plain odd Christmas cards will make you smile.” (American Profile )

“150 funny, touching, and inspiring Christmas greetings from all over the country[….] You’ll find everything from kids dressed as gingerbread-man cookies to a can of imitation Santa (always reindeer free).” (Better Homes and Gardens (online edition) )

“The authentic greetings in this collection are delightfully creative.... An excellent, affordable stocking stuffer.” (Decorating Digest )

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; 1 edition (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006147309X
• ISBN-13: 978-0061473098
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 'TIS THE SEASON, October 25, 2008

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merry Christmas from . . .: 150 Christmas Cards You Wish You'd Received (Hardcover)

There'll be no question about getting into the spirit of the holiday season if you have a copy of this little book on hand. Merry Christmas From... is a collection of 150 Christmas cards. The subtitle describes them as cards "You Wish You'd Received." Maybe yes, maybe no. Whether or not you wish they'd been dropped in your mail many of them are laugh-out-loud funny, others are tender, touching, all are highly imaginative, and really were sent.

Author Robert has a rather unusual passion - Christmas cards. She's spent several years finding all she can, and those included in this little volume are her best picks.

It's an easy guess that many folks devote their cards to their children, but few would think of posing their darlings as wee fairies among daffodils with the greeting reading "Have a fairy Merry Christmas" or placing their tiny baby under a Christmas tree with the greeting "God made her for us...Merry Christmas."

People are also funny and tender when it comes to sending photos of their pets. Picture a contented canine snoozing in a Santa cap, another in pseudo antlers asking "Do these antlers make me look fat?"

What photo would you think appropriate to pair with Joan Rivers' line "The only thing you don't want to find in your stocking on Christmas morning is your husband"?

There's something for everyone in Merry Christmas From... Enjoy!

- Gail Cooke

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and funny Christmas cards real people have sent, October 22, 2008

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Lauren M. Burke - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merry Christmas from . . .: 150 Christmas Cards You Wish You'd Received (Hardcover)

Bored with your yearly Christmas card? This book provides a lot of laughs and inspiration. The cards included were sent by regular people with a great sense of humor. Not only will you giggle as you flip through the pages, but it will inspire you to get creative this holiday season.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get into the holiday spirit!!!, November 18, 2008

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Jennifer K. Sullivan "Crafty Mommy (not!)" (West Village- Mahattan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merry Christmas from . . .: 150 Christmas Cards You Wish You'd Received (Hardcover)

This book is inspiring and amazing! I'm filled with ideas for this years christmas card. All of the cards are original (meaning real people sent them to their friends and family) and either hit your funny bone or touch your heart with tidings of joy. Go out and buy copies for everyone, they are terrific stocking stuffers, thats what I just did!