Dolly Parton Shares Her Heartwarming Christmas Tradition and Favourite Holiday Dishes

Dolly Parton's career, which includes three Christmas albums and other holiday-themed films, reflects her intense love of the holiday season. In keeping with her custom of always being home for Christmas—a concept reflected in her 1990 album ‘Home for Christmas’—the legendary singer, now 78, is still embracing the holiday spirit.

Dolly Parton's ‘Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas’, her first children's book with a holiday theme, centres around this beloved custom. The narrative examines a puzzle many entertainers face around the holidays: choosing between lucrative chances and the conveniences of home. The protagonist of the novel, Billy the Kid, who is based on Parton's actual French bulldog, chooses to attend the celebrations at home, reflecting Parton's own values.

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Parton makes it clear that she will not compromise on spending Christmas at home, even if it means turning down lucrative jobs. She claims that this custom serves as inspiration for the book's endearing plot in addition to reflecting her love of family get-togethers. As the story progresses, Billy must make a difficult decision but eventually returns home, emphasizing the value and happiness of holiday customs.

Parton loves every aspect of Christmas, from the music and a feast of favourite foods to the festive décor and family togetherness, even with her hectic schedule. She remembers Christmas favourites like giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potato bars, sage dressing, and her famous chicken and dumplings, which her family looks forward to every year.

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Through her cookbook, ‘Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals’, which she co-wrote with her sister Rachel Parton George, fans may now relive Parton’s holiday celebrations. The book, which was published in September, includes recipes from the Parton family, including some of her favourite holiday dishes.

Readers of all ages may now purchase Dolly Parton's ‘Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas’, written by Parton and Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley.

–Farheen Ali