Countdown to Christmas
by Bill Peet
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A whimsical story about a grumpy old man who tries to avoid the Christmas spirit but eventually finds joy in the holiday.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this holiday story.
No violence is depicted in this gentle story.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story celebrates the spirit of Christmas.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe man eventually shows a willingness to change.
The story celebrates the spirit of Christmas.
The man learns to appreciate and share joy with others.
The story shows a transformation from grumpiness to joy.
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