It Must Be Christmasitis

About the Book

There are only seven days left until Christmas, and poor Alison does not feel well. What could be the problem? Off they go to the doctor to be checked. When Mom hears the diagnosis, she understands immediately that her family is infected with Christmasitis! This is NOT going to be fun.

Author Becky Guthrie takes you on a wild ride in her book, It Must Be Christmasitis: An Almost True Story of Christmas at Our Home-1989. Becky and her family experience Christmasitis, a condition which is only cured by a visit from Santa. You will be able to relate and laugh – A LOT- as you read about the antics involved with the illness. The family pet is frosted instead of the cookies. There is a problem when decorating the Christmas tree. And reindeer are landing on the roof! There seems to be a disaster around every corner, and only Santa can save the day! Christmasitis will remind you how exciting, funny and chaotic the Christmas season can truly be for those of all ages.

“In It Must Be Christmasitis, children of all ages will be entranced by the excitement the Christmas season brings … The book is very wonderful! It’s cute and comical for both the child and the parent …”

—Maegan Marshall, Texas teacher for the gifted

About the Author

Becky Guthrie earned a degree in home economics from Iowa State University. She and her husband, Ron, have two children, Alison and Scott. Both Ali and Scooter experienced Christmasitis many times while growing up. Born and raised in Kansas, she loves the delightful Wizard of Oz.