The Christmas Pickle Tradition

The Christmas Pickle Tradition is an American picture book written by Tammy Lee Dwyer and illustrated by Tom Newsome and Edwardo Paj. It was first published in 2014 and is based on the story behind the Christmas pickle tradition.
Synopsis
The Christmas Pickle Tradition tells the tale of a mischievous little elf in Santa Claus's workshop who does not want to work; he just wants to play. He is assigned to build a toy truck for a boy named Joseph, and complains that the assignment will take him all day to complete.
The book is based on the Christmas pickle tradition. In participating in the tradition, one leaves an ornament in the shape of a pickle out for Santa Claus with the milk and cookies. Santa then hides the pickle ornament deep within the home’s Christmas tree, and the first to find the ornament on Christmas morning receives an extra gift.
Publication history
The Christmas Pickle Tradition was published by The Christmas Pickle Tradition, LLC, a Philadelphia based company. Author, Tammy Lee Dwyer, started the company in 2013 and she is also the founder and owner of The Giving Tree Preschool and Daycare facilities in Philadelphia. Jane Simons and Melinda Engel joined the team that same year.
The book is sold as a part of a gift set that also includes a glistening pickle ornament and annual pickle finder.
Reception
The book was received very positively. Writing for Main Line Parent, Bianca DiPaolo called The Christmas Pickle Tradition , “a sweet story of giving” that “your family can use to bring the tradition into your home.” In a post about the book, popular Mom Blogger Jenn Worden called it, “a wonderful holiday story and that reminds us all about the true spirit of Christmas.” Sisters Denine & Daniele Anderson of the blog "We Know Stuff" wrote, “The book is full of colorful illustrations and a delightful story that will enchant readers of all ages.”
Awards
The book was the Gold winner in the “Holiday” category of the 2015 Illumination Book Awards. The awards recognize excellence in books with a Christian perspective.

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