The Christmas Spirit: A Celebration in Word & Song
Glenn Dromgoole’s new Christmas book is available at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St. It is priced at $12.95 in the store or $10 at special events. www.texasstartrading.com; 672-9696

By Loretta Fulton

Joy to the World is the first carol in Glenn Dromgoole’s new Christmas book and sets the tone for a joyous, spirt-filled experience. 

You can’t help but feel the joy of Christmas when reading the book, The Christmas Spirit: A Celebration in Word & Song. Oh, and you can’t help but sing along, too. Glenn skillfully pairs Christmas carols or secular tunes with short pieces of prose and poetry in his 101-page book. Jay Moore, Abilene’s favorite historian, wrote the Foreword and sums up Glenn’s book precisely:

“He offers the reader a moment to pause and consider what it means to give of yourself, to enjoy the season, to love another, and to reflect on the Christmas spirit. And to express those feelings in song.”

Glenn’s book is available at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St., which he and his wife, Carol, own. It’s priced at $12.95, perfect for a stocking-stuffer. Or, you can attend one of his speaking gigs listed below and buy the book for just $10, which includes tax. Glenn requests payment with cash or check at those events.

• Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.–First Central Presbyterian Church
• Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m.–First Baptist Church senior adults
• Wednesday, Nov. 19, 11:45 a.m.–Abilene Association of Congregations at Wylie Methodist Church
• Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.–Pioneer Drive Baptist Church Primetimers

The book is divided into five parts, each reflecting a characteristic of Christmas.

Part 1: Singing
Part 2: Giving
Part 3: Enjoying
Part 4: Loving
Part 5: Reflecting

The back cover describes the book and ends with these instructions:
“Read along. Sing along. Share the Joy.”

Loretta Fulton is creator and editor of Spirit of Abilene