More than 800 copies of Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of Christmas (Broadside Books/HarperCollins) flew off the shelves as Mardel Christian & Education in Edmond, Okla., hosted former Alaskan governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Nov. 20.

Fans began standing in line at 2:30 p.m. to meet Palin for her 6 p.m. book signing. The only Christian retailer on the author’s tour, Mardel was honored to host Palin as she promoted her new book.

In Good Tidings and Great Joy, Palin calls for bringing back the freedom to express the Christian values of the Christmas season and openly celebrate the joys of Christianity.

After the event, Palin posted on her Facebook page: “Thank you, Oklahoma, for supporting the ‘Good Tidings and Great Joy’ message last night. So many inspiring people are committed to protect the heart of Christmas—and your efforts mean a world of difference in today's culture. Lots of conscientious parents and grandparents brought youngsters on a school night to share early Christmas cheer, testifying powerfully to sincere support. It was a joy to see so many happy faces sharing your Okie hospitality. Kudos to the thoughtful staff at Mardel; thanks for putting up with our healthy ‘energetic’ chaos that inevitably accompanies big events!”

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