Christmas can be the most special time of the year or the most stressful time of the year depending on relative circumstances. Here are some suggestions to soothe the spirit of the season.

The magic of Christmas miracles: an all-new collection of inspiring true stories by [edited by] Jamie C. Miller, Laura Lewis, and Jennifer Basye Sander

The purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren

The man who invented Christmas: how Charles Dickens's A Christmas carol rescued his career and revived our holiday spirits by Les Standiford

The atheist's guide to Christmas by edited by Ariane Sherine

God rest ye grumpy scroogeymen: new traditions for comfort & joy at Christmas by Laura Jensen Walker & Michael K. Walker

The Christmas box miracle: my spiritual journey of destiny, healing, and hope by Richard Paul Evans

The puppy that came for Christmas: how a dog brought one family the gift of joy by Megan Rix

Carla Kelly's Christmas collection: four stories filled with romance and Christmas cheer by Carla Kelly

The Christmas hope by Donna VanLiere

A cup of comfort for Christmas: stories that celebrate the warmth, joy, and wonder of the holiday by edited by Colleen Sell

Comfort and joy by India Knight

The dogs of Christmas by W. Bruce Cameron