Sarah Palin writing book about Christmas

[doggie]

And we all that it was dead and buried. But it clawed its way to the surface broke out of its casket and now will be roaming the streets scaring everyone. Me thinks she has not had enough attention lately. no divorces or unplanned pregnancies so another crappy book.

http://www.kpho.com/story/21577894/sara ... -christmas

The former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor has a deal with HarperCollins for "A Happy Holiday IS a Merry Christmas," scheduled for November. HarperCollins announced Monday that the book will criticize the "over-commercialism" and "homogenization" of Christmas and call for a renewed emphasis on the religious importance.

"Amidst the fragility of this politically correct era, it is imperative that we stand up for our beliefs before the element of faith in a glorious and traditional holiday like Christmas is marginalized and ignored," Palin said in a statement released through her publisher. "This will be a fun, festive, thought provoking book, which will encourage all to see what is possible when we unite in defense of our faith and ignore the politically correct Scrooges who would rather take Christ out of Christmas."

Financial terms were not disclosed. Palin was again represented by Washington attorney Robert Barnett, who negotiated deals for Palin's "Going Rogue" and "America by Heart." Both books were released by HarperCollins.

According to the publisher, the book will advocate "reserving Jesus Christ in Christmas - whether in public displays, school concerts (or) pageants. Palin also "will share personal memories and traditions from her own Christmases and illustrate the reasons why the celebration of Jesus Christ's nativity is the centerpiece of her faith."

[lilwriter85]

Pain needs to get the fuck out.

[JenniferJuniper]

And we all that it was dead and buried. But it clawed its way to the surface broke out of its casket and now will be roaming the streets scaring everyone. Me thinks she has not had enough attention lately. no divorces or unplanned pregnancies so another crappy book.

http://www.kpho.com/story/21577894/sara ... -christmas

The former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor has a deal with HarperCollins for "A Happy Holiday IS a Merry Christmas," scheduled for November. HarperCollins announced Monday that the book will criticize the "over-commercialism" and "homogenization" of Christmas and call for a renewed emphasis on the religious importance.

"Amidst the fragility of this politically correct era, it is imperative that we stand up for our beliefs before the element of faith in a glorious and traditional holiday like Christmas is marginalized and ignored," Palin said in a statement released through her publisher. "This will be a fun, festive, thought provoking book, which will encourage all to see what is possible when we unite in defense of our faith and ignore the politically correct Scrooges who would rather take Christ out of Christmas."

Er, Scrooge was politically correct?

Then again, this is the same idjit who claimed Paul Revere rode to warn the British that they themselves were coming.

[LainieR]

Oh for fuck's sake.

The 'reclaiming' of Christmas is hardly a new thing. That shit's been happening for centuries.

Someone should tell her that celebrating Christmas was seen as being TOO Catholic not that long ago.

Edited for riffle

[GeoBQn]

I am already eagerly anticipating checking this book out from the library, curling up on the couch, and laughing so hard that peppermint hot chocolate comes out of my nose.

[fundiemental]

Someone needs some money. This is the kind of book that, in a year's time, I expect to see a bunch of copies of at the thrift store.

[doggie]

Someone needs some money. This is the kind of book that, in a year's time, I expect to see a bunch of copies of at the thrift store.

first someone would have to buy it. wonder who she will pay ti write it?

[AnywhereButHere]

Er, Scrooge was politically correct?

Then again, this is the same idjit who claimed Paul Revere rode to warn the British that they themselves were coming.

To her, Scrooge was probably positively leftist. I mean he did wind up in the end helping the poor and all. I'm not sure this book is going to provoke the fun and festivity she had in mind... :)

[micatite]

Will it include a part where she shoots Santa and his reindeer with a rifle? "I honestly thought they were infiltrating Commie spies from Russia...since I can see it from my porch. Oopsie!"

[salex]

Aren't her 15 minutes over?

[C Potter-Pirbright]

Oh I thought she and her family were writing a 'healthy eating book' all about their wholesome lifestyle and all that, Christmas now? Okay, I'll just add that to the pile of books I won't be reading this year. Can she ever stick to anything? Oh and possibly go away.

[Ellimenopy]

"I can see the North Pole from my house!"

[doggie]

Aren't her 15 minutes over?

you can't keep a good zombie down.

[ThatSnark]

Son of a bitch... well, guess what? I'll have the opportunity to read and review this for you, because my right-wing family members will see to it that this lands in my hands as a birthday or ahem, Christmas gift.

I'll take one for the team, or maybe we can stick it in the FJ Book Club?

[skeptifem]

Christmas is "marginalized"? She has no idea what the fuck that word means.

[ADoyle90815]

Someone needs some money. This is the kind of book that, in a year's time, I expect to see a bunch of copies of at the thrift store.

It will end up next to the Duggar books, as that's what I saw in a thrift store yesterday. Also, I agree that someone should tell her that people once thought Christmas was too Catholic, and shouldn't be celebrated at all.

[Joan of Snarc]

Thanks for keeping the Saturn in Saturnalia, Sister Sarah!

[crazyforkate]

She's really given up on trying to capture anyone not in her nutjob niche, huh?

I get the feeling my cousin is going to give this to me for Christmas as a prank.

[GolightlyGrrl]

first someone would have to buy it. wonder who she will pay ti write it?

Well, at least the Palin family is keeping the ghost writers in business.

[gulag]

What the hell is wrong with Harper Collins?! It's impossible to get a good piece of writing by a real writer considered, but they continue to churn out this crap? WTF? I gave them the benefit of a doubt before, but this is too much. I'll avoid purchasing Harper Collins.

"Amidst the fragility of this politically correct era, it is imperative that we stand up for our beliefs before the element of faith in a glorious and traditional holiday like Christmas is marginalized and ignored."

What, exactly, does that string of words mean?

"...ignore the politically correct Scrooges who would rather take Christ out of Christmas."

Who, exactly, is she talking about? Fundies? The guys who don't want Halloween at school because it's witchcraft and demon worship? Fundies who frown on Christmas lights and ornaments and don't like Santa Claus? Or libruls? People like me who celebrate everything? What's she complaining about?

Wait. Don't care. Also, too.

[DarkAnts]

So she is commercializing on the commercialization of Christmas. :doh:

[doggie]

So she is commercializing on the commercialization of Christmas. :doh:

but it is ok as it is done in the name of Jubus.

[longskirtlotsakids]

Her faith and example is so strong.

I hope she includes a chapter on how to deal with all of your kids exes over the holidays. First Bristol, now Track,all single with kids. Hmmm.

[mlady]

It's hard to keep Christ in Christmas and emphasize the religious aspects when you are a non believer. The only thing going on here is preaching to the chior. That's all she has ever really done isn't it? I'm so sick of the War on Christmas.

[gulag]

First Bristol, now Track

Yeah, but not really the same.

See, Bristol is a sneaking-around wayward 'ho teen who got her comeuppance. And then handsomely rewarded. Her big brother is a kewl dude who knocked up a chick . Ironically - not rewarded at all.

I was so hoping that the next "22 And Counting" I'm-a-pregnant-Christian show that would replace the Duggars would be a show about Bristol and her pregnant Wasilla teenager friends. Apparently, there were just too many for the show and all the characters are exactly the same. Nothing different or speshul to feature.

But I was thinking they could play it from a different angle. Maybe stage it as an All-Star reunion/vignette thing of all the shows the Palins and extended clan have been in over the years. You know, put all the characters in one show!

You'd have "Alaska State Troopers" sexy 'mcdreamy' main guy, Uncle Howie, and the other ex-brother-in-law trooper, Wooten, pair up with sis Molly's ex-husband Jack, featured on "Looking for Love: Bachelorettes in Alaska."

They'd go head-to-head against Todd, Track and DWTS dance partner Mark Ballas. The girls would fill it out with Sarah's hairdresser lady Jessica who had her own show "Big Hair Alaska" for, like, a week.

Throw in the B-list cast of assorted Alaska theme reality shows - the Dutch Harbor fishing boys and the gold miners and everybody else.

Todd's castmates from his latest show could be extras and security.

Ooops, seems there's no role for Sarah. It's gonna be great!