A Cup of Christmas Tea

by Tom Hegg

Book Overview

The story of a young man's reluctant visit to an elderly aunt at Christmastime, and the unexpected joy it brings. More than 1.5 million copies sold of A Cup of Christmas Tea. Delicate watercolor... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0931674085
• ISBN13: 9780931674082
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Waldman House Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 10.4"

Customer Reviews

A story to be read a few weeks before Christmas

This poem is less about Christmas than it is about facing the reality of a beloved aged relative and our reasons both to visit them and to avoid them. The Great Aunt of the main character is old, it is Christmas and he knows that he really should pay her a visit. However, he is reluctant as he remembers her as a vibrant dynamic person and now she is so frail she can barely get around. After a great deal of thought and destruction of false excuses, he finally decides to go. When he arrives she is very glad to see him and as they begin to talk his memories of past Christmases come back and those memories make her seem less frail. He sees what she has done to prepare for Christmas and wonders how she manages to do it all. As the story ends, they are settled in drinking a cup of Christmas tea. This is a touching story that should be read by everyone a few weeks before Christmas. Few of us are so unlucky not to have an aged relative in our family. This tale reminds us that sometimes the best times are when we relive past times.

The Magic of the Season

Tom Hegg's beautiful poem reminds us that people are the true magic of the season and that the best "gifts" can come from the most unexpeced places. This is a lovely book. I bought 7 copies so I could give them as gifts. The story and the lesson are timeless. What a treasure Mr. Hegg has given all of us.

True meaning of Christmas conveyed with elegant simplicity!

I've just received a copy of "A Christmas Cup of Tea" (on a chilly April day!) and have read it over six times. With each reading, this beautifully understated story of rediscovered joy in reaching out and connecting with others seems to reveal a little more insight. This is truly the "Heart Sutra" of Christmas theme books! An absolute must as a gift for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the hubbub of the holiday rush!

This book reminds you of what is important about Christmas

I deeply enjoyed reading this story of Christmas. I gave my copy away last year as a present to a dear friend to warm his soul. This story is so sincere that it will gentle even the hardest of hearts. It should be read out loud to children and to adults every Christmas and will certainly become a classic. I am sending a copy to more friends and family this year, as well as replacing my own copy. You don't know it, but you need this story desperately.

The Best Christmas Story EVER!!!!!!

Mr. Hegg has written an incredible Christmas story. In this small book he has captured the true meaning of Christmas, without being too sappy. There is no Santa in a red suit, no miracle sent from Heaven above, no old Scrouge turned to generosity --- just a man going to visit his great aunt. Although it is a very simple story, it is very heartwarming. Hegg did an excellent job of capturing the simple pleasure of sitting down with a member of your family. The magic in this book is self discovery and love for one's family. Finally, a Christmas story that I can relate to at Christmas time.