A Curran Christmas: A Heartwarming New Book Release

I never had the chance to meet my father-in-law, Doug Curran. He passed away before I met his third oldest daughter, who I’m lucky enough to now call my wife. But through his legacy, I’ve come to appreciate his many talents. Doug was a gifted musician (a former member of The Lettermen) and a wordsmith with a deep love for Christmas and a knack for capturing its magic in his writing.

While sifting through Doug’s collection of over 1,600 files—a mix of duplicates, drafts, and gems—we discovered a treasure trove of Christmas-themed poems, songs, and stories. Inspired by his love for the season, we decided to compile his holiday writings into a book to share with family, friends, and anyone who cherishes the Christmas spirit.

“A Curran Christmas” is a delightful collection that includes:

• Poems like Hate to See This Christmas Go and I’m a Snowflake
• Songs and lullabies such as A Christmas Lullaby and It’s Christmas Time!
• Short stories, including the heartwarming Christmas Ever After, where Doug playfully pleads to extend the Christmas spirit long after the holiday fades.

At the heart of the book is A Christmas Manifesto, an imaginative yet earnest invitation to keep the joy of Christmas alive well beyond the season—a sentiment that feels especially timely today.

We’re thrilled to announce that “A Curran Christmas” is now available on Amazon Kindle and in paperback. It’s the perfect addition to your holiday traditions or a thoughtful gift for loved ones.

Table of Contents

Poems

• Hate to See This Christmas Go
• Home for Christmas
• I Have Stood on Snowy Roads
• I’m a Snowflake
• Twas the Week After Christmas
• When I Walk in Snow

Songs and Lullaby’s

• A Christmas Lullaby
• Christmas Wishes
• It’s Christmas Time!
• Little Child
• On Christmas Eve
• The Christmas Star
• The New Star

Short Stories

• Christmas Ever After
• Old Man Snowman
• The Fake Christmas Tree
• Santa’s Extra Elves and Their Fabulous Freaky Names

This collection celebrates the wonder, nostalgia, and joy of Christmas—just as Doug would have wanted. We hope it brings warmth to your home and inspires you to keep the holiday spirit alive, no matter the time of year.