# Event Details - **Event Name**: Book Club: The Christmas Spirit - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Get in the spirit with this feel-good novel from the queen of Christmas stories!About this EventJoin us for coffee, conversation, and community as we discuss Debbie Macomber's The Christmas Spirit, a feel-good, small-town romance perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies on Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00pm. Publishers Weekly called The Christmas Spirit "candy cane-sweet" that "shine[s] bright," making this a perfect light holiday read! Available wherever books are sold and from the Free Library of PhiladelphiaDebbie Macomber is the author of hundreds of novels, with over 170 million copies of her books in print. Among these are the Cedar Cove series, which was the basis for a television series in 2013 starring Andie MacDowell; the Mrs. Miracle books, which were adapted into four films starring Doris Roberts, Caroline Rhea, and Rachel Boston as the title character; and Dashing Through the Snow, all for the Hallmark Channel.Peter Rhinehart and Hank Meyer are best friends, but their lives couldn’t be more different. Peter is a local pastor who is dedicated to his community. He spends his time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang.When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of both bartender and pastor are similar, but much more difficult than either of them expected. As Peter and Hank begin to see one another’s lives in a new light, and each discovers a new love to cherish, their lives are forever changed.In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/book-club-the-christmas-spirit/100001974874521857 - **Event Categories**: christmas, entertainment, holiday, art, literary-art, christmas-services, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: St. James School - **lat**: 40.0042261 - **long**: -75.1826351 - **full address**: St. James School, 3217 West Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Book Club: The Christmas Spirit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f24ecc820debb31f73ca7d877b244d8b774f1e23cf17c79cf81b5ddf4b824d04-rimg-w1200-h600-dceff2f1-gmir.jpg?v=1763914357 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Book Club: The Christmas Spirit being held? - **A:** Book Club: The Christmas Spirit takes place on Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm at St. James School, 3217 West Clearfield Street, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Book Club: The Christmas Spirit? - **A:** Book Club: The Christmas Spirit is organized by The Welcome Table. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Book Club: The Christmas Spirit is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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