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Bethany Kringle is planning to skip Christmas, like she has both years since her mom died. She thinks it’s the perfect plan…until her brother, Matt, tells her he’s taking leave from the Navy to come home for Christmas. And he’s bringing his friend, Jay, with him. Now, Bethany must fight through her grief to give them the best Christmas possible.
Jay MacDonald is afraid that God wants him to leave the Navy, the only place he has ever belonged. He’s also nervous about spending Christmas with his friend’s family, until he meets Matt’s sister who helps put him at ease. Jay immediately notices the grief Bethany is trying to hide and resolves to help her in any way he can.
As Jay supports Bethany, the two can’t help being drawn to each other. Could God use this Christmas to bring them both peace and possibly bring them together as well?
Bethany Kringle has not celebrated Christmas since her mother died. Then her brother, who is in the Navy, comes home for the holiday with his friend Jay. Her brother expects the full Kringle Christmas experience for his friend. Bethany’s mom made everything from scratch and Bethany struggles to do it all alone. Serving bottled dressing at dinner makes her feel inadequate. But she believes she is easing her brother and father’s grief by doing everything as her mother used to do. Jay grew up a foster child. The Navy is the first place where he felt he belonged, but he isn’t sure about enlisting again. Bethany’s brother is the one who brought him to Jesus and now Jay is quite sure Jesus is leading him to leave the Navy. As a cook in the Navy, he sees the strain all the cooking is taking on Bethany, something her brother doesn’t understand. Jay volunteers to help in the kitchen. Then one day he takes her ice skating. Bethany appreciates Jay’s help and the two begin to enjoy each other’s co
No mystery, no over-the-top drama, just a thoroughly enjoyable story! I loved the characters in this book, and how real they are. The Kringles are genuinely good-hearted people – father, sister, and brother all dealing with the loss of their mother/wife in different ways. Christmas hasn’t been the same since she’s been gone, but this is the year the family finally starts to heal. Bethany has been trying to put on a brave face and do everything her mother used to do, and it’s exhausting. It’s not until her brother Matt brings home his friend Jay that Bethany starts to realize she needs to take care of herself. Jay is such a thoughtful, caring, observant character. It takes Matt a little longer to figure out what’s going on in his family, but he truly loves his sister – he just doesn’t always show it well. This is a truly heartwarming story and I enjoyed every page of it. One point I particularly enjoyed was the author’s perspective on what God must have felt on the first Christmas. I’d
A Kringle Family Christmas by Miriam Thor is a beautifully tender holiday story that explores the deeply human feelings of insecurity and not measuring up. Through the charming and relatable members of the Kringle family, Thor reminds us that our true worth isn’t defined by what we do or the roles we play, but by who we are in Christ. This story offers a refreshing message of grace and identity that resonates beyond the Christmas season—showing how Christ’s love redeems our imperfections and restores our joy. It’s a heartwarming read full of hope and gentle encouragement, perfect for anyone who needs to be reminded that they are enough just as they are, loved deeply by God. A perfect read to curl up with during the holidays, A Kringle Family Christmas will inspire and uplift your spirit in the best way.
