Rediscover the joy of words this holiday season with Blackout Christmas: Create Found Poetry from the Pages of Holiday Classics . Also known as redacted poetry, blackout poetry is the art of transforming existing text into something new. With only a pen and your intuition, you circle words that speak to you and black out the rest—uncovering a hidden message or found poem. It’s creativity, mindfulness and surprise all rolled into one. Blackout Christmas brings this engaging art form to the most nostalgic season of all. Each page features text from classic Christmas stories, poems and carols—ready to become your canvas for mindful expression. Works include selections from Charles Dickens, O. Henry, Clement Clarke Moore, A. A. Milne, Henry Van Dyke, Frank Baum, Max Beerbohm and works gathered by the Carnegie Library School Association. You’ll recognize beloved favorites such as A Christmas Carol , The Gift of the Magi , and ’ Twas the Night Before Christmas . Whether you’re seeking a quiet creative break, a family-friendly holiday activity or a meaningful gift, Blackout Christmas offers a beautiful way to connect with the season’s deeper spirit. Inside you’ll find: Pages of Christmas literature ready for blackout poetry creation - Inspiration for found poems that celebrate peace, gratitude and joy - A calming, creative mindfulness activity that reduces stress - A fun way to engage kids, teens and adults in holiday art-making - A perfect companion to journaling, art therapy or literary creativity Simple, meditative and deeply rewarding, blackout poetry invites you to see language in a new light—revealing beauty in what’s already there. Turn holiday words into personal reflections. Find calm in the creative process. And let your imagination illuminate the season with Blackout Christmas , a book for anyone who loves art, poetry or the timeless magic of Christmas stories.