7 days until Christmas
Prudence Bice has loved writing her entire life. Born in Orange County, California, one of eleven children, she always felt drawn to stories that spoke and enkindled her romantic heart. Having overcome tragedy in her own life, inspiration for her first novel was spark by her desire to ignite true romantics everywhere with a wholesome, feel good story about the power of love, rising above the pain and suffering from loss and circumstance.
She resides in St. George, Utah with her husband Ray and their five children, four daughters and one son. Her hobbies include drawing, photography, music, writing, and of course reading anything she can get her hands on! Currently she is majoring in English at Dixie Sate College and loving it. The future is bright, she says, every day I wake up with a prayer in my heart and story in my head. I never thought life could be so good!
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LDSWBR: What Christmas-related activity would you like to do this year that you have never done before?
PRUDENCE: Sleigh Riding-definitely. Of course I live in St. George and unfortunately there isn’t much chance of that happening. So sad since Karen Carpenter’s Sleigh Ride has always been my favorite Christmas song. One day I am going to convince my family to spend Christmas somewhere snowy. For now, I am out of luck and will just have to be happy with our yearly traditions.
LDSWBR: If you could find one book under the tree this year, what would it be?
PRUDENCE: This is a hard question because I am guilty of indulging myself where books are concerned. Amazon keeps my book shelves well stocked. However, one of the books next on my list to read is Chasing Butterflies by Charles Martin.
LDSWBR: What is your favorite childhood Christmas memory?
PRUDENCE: I come from a very large family, seven sisters and three brothers. Both of my parents had to work to support us. Our clothes were usually hand-me-downs, as were our toys. Christmas was definitely something to look forward to. We never got anything really big, but it was new, and all our own. On my tenth Christmas, however, I woke up to find a very large white box tied with a red bow under the tree that had my name on it. Inside was three foot teddy bear from my father. I don’t know why he singled me out that year. I’m sure he did the same at some point to my other siblings over the years, but I remember how special I felt. I still have that bear.
LDSWBR: That is such a sweet memory. Thank you, Prudence. Have a great Christmas!
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13 Responses to “The Kissing Tree by Prudence Bice – Countdown to Christmas 2011”
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I grew up listening to “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” from Andy Williams and The Carpenter’s “Christmas Portrait” album on records that my parents had. A more recent favorite is “Breath of Heaven” from Amy Grant. On the more worldly side, I like “The 12 Days of Christmas” and “Little Saint Nick” sung by The Muppets (with John Denver).
I have lots of favorite Christmas songs, but one that has special memories for me is “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” I learned this song in 4th grade and we went to sing it at the local shopping mall. I remember thinking it was so cool when we put the two alternating parts of the song together and I still remember all the words!
One of my favorite Christmas songs is The Christmas Song. I also love all the songs from Handel’s Messiah! One of my favorite Christmas traditions!
My favorite Christmas song is Oh Holy Night. I’m not particular about who sings it (except I don’t like the Neil Diamond version!) It’s been my favorite since I was in Jr. High!
I like a lot of the 50’s and 60’s versions of Christmas songs. I can’t remember all of them right now, but one was a remake of Santa Clause is Coming to Town. My Mom got me into all of these songs when I was a kid and we would listen to them will making cookies and fudge, or putting up decorations.
I really like the song O come O come Emmanuel. It has a hauntingly beautiful quality nd just makes me envision the long trek of the wise men across endless desert sands. I don’t think that I have a favorite version but I like to sing it in my head and make up my own version :-) Your book looks really good and i’m excited to read it!
“Carol of the Bells” is probably my favorite. One year in high school my a capella group sang it and I was in heaven! The only thing better than listening to it is singing it yourself. :)
Awwwww – I love the story about the teddy bear! It can be hard in a large family to make a child feel loved and special as an individual. Kudos to Prudence’s father for making that effort.
If I listed my favorite Christmas songs, I’d be here all day: O Come, O Come Emmanuel; Carol of the Bells; etc. I love Christmas music, and never wait until December to listen to it. I especially like Acoustix’s version of You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.
I love the song “Mary Did You Know”. I love the one that Donny Osmond sings……..it’s WONDERFUL!!!! Thanks for sharing your story about the 3 foot teddy bear………..that was a fun story to read!!
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One of my favorites is The Little Drummer Boy. I love it’s message of devotion and like to hear it every season.
My favorite Christmas song is Carol of the Bells. No particular favorite version though. I sang the song in my high school choir and ever since then it’s been my favorite.
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