Author: Debra Salonen
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459228898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Dear Santa: I need a new mommy and daddy. God took mine to heaven, and they can't come back. Ally and Jake are taking care of me now. Can you please make them stay forever? That's all I want for Christmas. Thank you. Caleb. Allison Jeffries would give anything to make her four-year-old godson's Christmas happier. But she can't give him the one thing he wants from her. She can't be his new mother. And from everything she's heard, Jake Westin, Caleb's godfather, won't be his father.
Caleb's Christmas Wish
Author: Debra Salonen
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459228898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Dear Santa: I need a new mommy and daddy. God took mine to heaven, and they can't come back. Ally and Jake are taking care of me now. Can you please make them stay forever? That's all I want for Christmas. Thank you. Caleb. Allison Jeffries would give anything to make her four-year-old godson's Christmas happier. But she can't give him the one thing he wants from her. She can't be his new mother. And from everything she's heard, Jake Westin, Caleb's godfather, won't be his father.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459228898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Dear Santa: I need a new mommy and daddy. God took mine to heaven, and they can't come back. Ally and Jake are taking care of me now. Can you please make them stay forever? That's all I want for Christmas. Thank you. Caleb. Allison Jeffries would give anything to make her four-year-old godson's Christmas happier. But she can't give him the one thing he wants from her. She can't be his new mother. And from everything she's heard, Jake Westin, Caleb's godfather, won't be his father.
Caleb's Quest
Author: Ruth Anne Drown
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387963260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
"Caleb's Quest" is the continuation of "Chasing the Sunrise." It chronicles Caleb Simms' quest to discover the cure for Parkinson's disease. Caleb and his research team will find themselves in the middle of an unsolved cold case of murder. Their journey is at times mysterious, supernatural, emotional, and frightening. Caleb leaves the safety of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to the auspices of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, Baker St., London, The deepest Congo Rainforest, and finally back to North Carolina. Obstacles threaten to destroy Caleb's research and prevent him from bringing the cure to the world. Along the way, there are revelations, love, and finally spiritual healing and acceptance over the heartbreak of his past.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387963260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
"Caleb's Quest" is the continuation of "Chasing the Sunrise." It chronicles Caleb Simms' quest to discover the cure for Parkinson's disease. Caleb and his research team will find themselves in the middle of an unsolved cold case of murder. Their journey is at times mysterious, supernatural, emotional, and frightening. Caleb leaves the safety of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to the auspices of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, Baker St., London, The deepest Congo Rainforest, and finally back to North Carolina. Obstacles threaten to destroy Caleb's research and prevent him from bringing the cure to the world. Along the way, there are revelations, love, and finally spiritual healing and acceptance over the heartbreak of his past.
Top Elf
Author: Caleb Huett
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338052144
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The elves can't be kept on shelves in this hilarious middle-grade debut about what happens when Santa opens a contest to find his successor. These elves are off the shelves.Ollie and Celia think they know what the life of an elf is supposed to be like: Make toys. Help Santa. Make more toys. Help Santa. Try out a new ice-cream flavor. Help Santa.But then Santa rocks the North Pole with a surprise announcement! He's decided this is going to be his last year in the Big Red Suit--and instead of letting his oldest son, the unfortunately named Klaus Claus, take over, he's opening up the job to any kid who wants to apply--Claus or elf. The Santa Trials have begun!Ollie and Celia enter the contest, having no idea whatsoever that they'll soon have to squeeze through impossible chimneys, race runaway sleighs, sweet-talk a squad of rowdy reindeer, and consume cruel amounts of cookies and milk. It's both an adventure and a survival test, far beyond what any elf or Claus has been asked to do before. But whoever rises to the top will get a reward even bigger than Christmas . . .
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338052144
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
The elves can't be kept on shelves in this hilarious middle-grade debut about what happens when Santa opens a contest to find his successor. These elves are off the shelves.Ollie and Celia think they know what the life of an elf is supposed to be like: Make toys. Help Santa. Make more toys. Help Santa. Try out a new ice-cream flavor. Help Santa.But then Santa rocks the North Pole with a surprise announcement! He's decided this is going to be his last year in the Big Red Suit--and instead of letting his oldest son, the unfortunately named Klaus Claus, take over, he's opening up the job to any kid who wants to apply--Claus or elf. The Santa Trials have begun!Ollie and Celia enter the contest, having no idea whatsoever that they'll soon have to squeeze through impossible chimneys, race runaway sleighs, sweet-talk a squad of rowdy reindeer, and consume cruel amounts of cookies and milk. It's both an adventure and a survival test, far beyond what any elf or Claus has been asked to do before. But whoever rises to the top will get a reward even bigger than Christmas . . .
Ida's Caleb
Author: Everett Kelly
Publisher: Virtualbookworm Publishing
ISBN: 1589397657
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This is the moving story of three Georgia families who, in the post Civil War 1870s, sought a better life in the then-primitive central Florida Lakes region. You will be moved by the touching love story of Ida and Caleb who chose to begin their marriage as pioneers in this new and untamed land. They enticed an unforgettable Mose and his Miz Zenobia to move to Florida with them to help their new venture. They deeded land to Mose on which to build his family a home and on which to grow his own citrus. To Mose it was an opportunity to make enough money to educate his numerous children and to free his family from the historic bonds of slavery. You will experience an 1870s Florida which vns beautiful and filled with indescribable wonders. You will laugh with these families as they encounter numerous colorful characters and as they experience their first views of their new and wondrous world. You will weep with them as they experience personal tragedies and the wrath of the elements. But try as you might, you will never forget them, or Samuel the mule.
Publisher: Virtualbookworm Publishing
ISBN: 1589397657
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This is the moving story of three Georgia families who, in the post Civil War 1870s, sought a better life in the then-primitive central Florida Lakes region. You will be moved by the touching love story of Ida and Caleb who chose to begin their marriage as pioneers in this new and untamed land. They enticed an unforgettable Mose and his Miz Zenobia to move to Florida with them to help their new venture. They deeded land to Mose on which to build his family a home and on which to grow his own citrus. To Mose it was an opportunity to make enough money to educate his numerous children and to free his family from the historic bonds of slavery. You will experience an 1870s Florida which vns beautiful and filled with indescribable wonders. You will laugh with these families as they encounter numerous colorful characters and as they experience their first views of their new and wondrous world. You will weep with them as they experience personal tragedies and the wrath of the elements. But try as you might, you will never forget them, or Samuel the mule.
Caleb's War
Author: Walter Urbanek
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1640827447
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Caleb's War is a narrative about the tribulations of Sergeant Caleb Johnson, a farmer from the Shenandoah Valley who volunteered to serve in the Stonewall Brigade to stop the Yanks invading eastern Virginia. As Caleb fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, the reader will experience the gamut of emotions as he dealt with military and platoon issues and family concerns on the farm. The book is a plethora of information on the Civil War. The reader will learn about the filthy living conditions in camp, weapons, food preparation, diseases, generals, medicine, and terror and chaos of battle. A major theme throughout the book is the overpowering religious convictions of the soldiers, especially those from the South: reading the Bible, praying, and singing hymns such as "Amazing Grace" were common behaviors. Soldiers prayed before and during each battle imploring God to intervene on their behalf. Wounded warriors begged their Lord for forgiveness and end their agony and take them to his kingdom. The reader will gain a unique perspective of the battles as they first experience horrific happenings through the eyes of Sergeant Caleb Johnson, and then they join Union Private Josef Volzek and see what he perceived and underwent. The reader will be drawn into the story and feel what the soldiers endured: fear, bloodshed, smoke, terror, loss, noise, and chaos. Caleb's War is also a testimonial to all veterans. In the annals of warfare, there are no braver warriors than the men and several hundred women who served in the ranks of the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War; their courage and bravery is above reproach. Veterans are the men and women who answered our nation's call during a crisis. They remain a national treasure and merit our profoundest remembrance, respect, and support.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1640827447
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Caleb's War is a narrative about the tribulations of Sergeant Caleb Johnson, a farmer from the Shenandoah Valley who volunteered to serve in the Stonewall Brigade to stop the Yanks invading eastern Virginia. As Caleb fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, the reader will experience the gamut of emotions as he dealt with military and platoon issues and family concerns on the farm. The book is a plethora of information on the Civil War. The reader will learn about the filthy living conditions in camp, weapons, food preparation, diseases, generals, medicine, and terror and chaos of battle. A major theme throughout the book is the overpowering religious convictions of the soldiers, especially those from the South: reading the Bible, praying, and singing hymns such as "Amazing Grace" were common behaviors. Soldiers prayed before and during each battle imploring God to intervene on their behalf. Wounded warriors begged their Lord for forgiveness and end their agony and take them to his kingdom. The reader will gain a unique perspective of the battles as they first experience horrific happenings through the eyes of Sergeant Caleb Johnson, and then they join Union Private Josef Volzek and see what he perceived and underwent. The reader will be drawn into the story and feel what the soldiers endured: fear, bloodshed, smoke, terror, loss, noise, and chaos. Caleb's War is also a testimonial to all veterans. In the annals of warfare, there are no braver warriors than the men and several hundred women who served in the ranks of the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War; their courage and bravery is above reproach. Veterans are the men and women who answered our nation's call during a crisis. They remain a national treasure and merit our profoundest remembrance, respect, and support.
Saving Grace
Author: Mignon Mykel
Publisher: Mignon Mykel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Gracelyn Dewey—the only woman to hold my attention for the last handful of years. The problem? She friend-zoned me from the moment we met. I'm her friend's brother. Her complication's brother-in-law. And my biggest sin? I put myself in dangerous situations thanks to my job with Salt Lake City's finest men and women. So why do I keep watching her? Wanting her? Because the woman has walls. The Grace I know is so different from the one she shows the world, and I want her to feel comfortable enough to share that version of herself. Everyone deserves to know Grace the way I do. She's sweet. Considerate. Beautiful. And I'm making it my mission to bring her out of her shell—and maybe make her fall in love with me along the way. For fans of: Helena Hunting, Lani Lynn Vale, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Jessica Sorensen, Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black, Elle Kennedy, Lauren Asher, Emily Henry, Avon Gale, Toni Aleo, Kristen Callihan, LJ Shen, Jana Aston, Karina Halle, Meghan March, Jay Crownover, Anna Todd, Geneva Lee, Audrey Carlan, Jill Shalvis, Helen Hoang, Christina Lauren, Sally Thorne, Penny Reid, Julia Kent, Kelly Jamieson, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Ryan, Lauren Blakely, Lexi Ryan, Jen Frederick, Sara Ney, Nana Malone, Lili Valentine, Rebecca Jenshak, Corinne Michaels, Lani Lynn Vale, K. Bromberg, Karla Sorensen, Amy Daws, Layla Hagen, Kat Mizera, Mira Lyn Kelly, Rachel Gibson, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Rachel Van Dyken, Kate Meader
Publisher: Mignon Mykel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Gracelyn Dewey—the only woman to hold my attention for the last handful of years. The problem? She friend-zoned me from the moment we met. I'm her friend's brother. Her complication's brother-in-law. And my biggest sin? I put myself in dangerous situations thanks to my job with Salt Lake City's finest men and women. So why do I keep watching her? Wanting her? Because the woman has walls. The Grace I know is so different from the one she shows the world, and I want her to feel comfortable enough to share that version of herself. Everyone deserves to know Grace the way I do. She's sweet. Considerate. Beautiful. And I'm making it my mission to bring her out of her shell—and maybe make her fall in love with me along the way. For fans of: Helena Hunting, Lani Lynn Vale, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Jessica Sorensen, Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black, Elle Kennedy, Lauren Asher, Emily Henry, Avon Gale, Toni Aleo, Kristen Callihan, LJ Shen, Jana Aston, Karina Halle, Meghan March, Jay Crownover, Anna Todd, Geneva Lee, Audrey Carlan, Jill Shalvis, Helen Hoang, Christina Lauren, Sally Thorne, Penny Reid, Julia Kent, Kelly Jamieson, Kendall Ryan, Kennedy Ryan, Lauren Blakely, Lexi Ryan, Jen Frederick, Sara Ney, Nana Malone, Lili Valentine, Rebecca Jenshak, Corinne Michaels, Lani Lynn Vale, K. Bromberg, Karla Sorensen, Amy Daws, Layla Hagen, Kat Mizera, Mira Lyn Kelly, Rachel Gibson, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Rachel Van Dyken, Kate Meader
Poor
Author: Caleb Femi
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141992166
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
WINNER OF THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION Chosen as a Book of the Year by New Statesman, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer, Rough Trade and the BBC Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 'Restlessly inventive, brutally graceful, startlingly beautiful ... a landmark debut' Guardian 'Oh my God, he's just stirring me. Destroying me' Michaela Coel 'A poet of truth and rage, heartbreak and joy' Max Porter 'Takes us into new literary territory ... impressive' Bernardine Evaristo, New Statesman (Books of the Year) 'It's simply stunning. Every image is a revelation' Terrance Hayes What is it like to grow up in a place where the same police officer who told your primary school class they were special stops and searches you at 13 because 'you fit the description of a man' - and where it is possible to walk two and a half miles through an estate of 1,444 homes without ever touching the ground? In Poor, Caleb Femi combines poetry and original photography to explore the trials, tribulations, dreams and joys of young Black boys in twenty-first century Peckham. He contemplates the ways in which they are informed by the built environment of concrete walls and gentrifying neighbourhoods that form their stage, writes a coded, near-mythical history of the personalities and sagas of his South London youth, and pays tribute to the rappers and artists who spoke to their lives. Above all, this is a tribute to the world that shaped a poet, and to the people forging difficult lives and finding magic within it. As Femi writes in one of the final poems of this book: 'I have never loved anything the way I love the endz.'
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141992166
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
WINNER OF THE FORWARD PRIZE FOR BEST FIRST COLLECTION Chosen as a Book of the Year by New Statesman, Financial Times, Guardian, Observer, Rough Trade and the BBC Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 'Restlessly inventive, brutally graceful, startlingly beautiful ... a landmark debut' Guardian 'Oh my God, he's just stirring me. Destroying me' Michaela Coel 'A poet of truth and rage, heartbreak and joy' Max Porter 'Takes us into new literary territory ... impressive' Bernardine Evaristo, New Statesman (Books of the Year) 'It's simply stunning. Every image is a revelation' Terrance Hayes What is it like to grow up in a place where the same police officer who told your primary school class they were special stops and searches you at 13 because 'you fit the description of a man' - and where it is possible to walk two and a half miles through an estate of 1,444 homes without ever touching the ground? In Poor, Caleb Femi combines poetry and original photography to explore the trials, tribulations, dreams and joys of young Black boys in twenty-first century Peckham. He contemplates the ways in which they are informed by the built environment of concrete walls and gentrifying neighbourhoods that form their stage, writes a coded, near-mythical history of the personalities and sagas of his South London youth, and pays tribute to the rappers and artists who spoke to their lives. Above all, this is a tribute to the world that shaped a poet, and to the people forging difficult lives and finding magic within it. As Femi writes in one of the final poems of this book: 'I have never loved anything the way I love the endz.'
The Book of Caleb
Author: Chukwudi C. Udejinegwo
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481722905
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Born in Onitsha Nigeria, a 4-year-old boy by the name of Chukwudi migrates to America with his mother and sister and almost completely loses his identity in the American institutionalized school system. Along with the peer pressure to look, talk, walk and live American, and fueled by media propaganda, it takes Chukwudi fifteen years before he reconnects with the Spiritual umbilical cord of Africa and another seven years before he frees his mind from the shackles "the land of the free" chained him to. Take an eight month journey with Chukwudi from May 1 of 2011 to December 29 of the same year and feel the turbulence on this fast track acceleration to self awareness when Spiritual consciousness is fed up with knocking at ones door and bust through mental levies like the waters of Hurricane Katrina. Travel through the mind of a once-brainwashed immigrant who was forced to pledge his allegiance to a foreign countries agenda. Feel the fire when the mind gets higher and then feel the blaze that brings the mental barbwires down to a glistening glaze. Take a hard look at the well-planned out maze that put some clueless families in a permanent daze. See how having inner-peace, love, and joy soothes pain. Know what breaks the evil hypnotic gaze. Then marvel at how the crawling caterpillar becomes a beautiful, aerial, multicolored, vibrant butterfly.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481722905
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Born in Onitsha Nigeria, a 4-year-old boy by the name of Chukwudi migrates to America with his mother and sister and almost completely loses his identity in the American institutionalized school system. Along with the peer pressure to look, talk, walk and live American, and fueled by media propaganda, it takes Chukwudi fifteen years before he reconnects with the Spiritual umbilical cord of Africa and another seven years before he frees his mind from the shackles "the land of the free" chained him to. Take an eight month journey with Chukwudi from May 1 of 2011 to December 29 of the same year and feel the turbulence on this fast track acceleration to self awareness when Spiritual consciousness is fed up with knocking at ones door and bust through mental levies like the waters of Hurricane Katrina. Travel through the mind of a once-brainwashed immigrant who was forced to pledge his allegiance to a foreign countries agenda. Feel the fire when the mind gets higher and then feel the blaze that brings the mental barbwires down to a glistening glaze. Take a hard look at the well-planned out maze that put some clueless families in a permanent daze. See how having inner-peace, love, and joy soothes pain. Know what breaks the evil hypnotic gaze. Then marvel at how the crawling caterpillar becomes a beautiful, aerial, multicolored, vibrant butterfly.
Amish Christmas Search
Author: Debby Giusti
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488061408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
As Christmas approaches, an Amish woman is desperate to find her missing friend in this inspirational tale of danger, faith, and romance. Three years ago, Lizzie Kauffman’s friend Emma went missing. The police think she simply ran away, but Lizzie knows better. And now she has left her Amish community in the North Georgia mountains, determined to find her. Working undercover as a housekeep in Sarasota, Florida, Lizzie gets dangerously close to the truth. And now, with the help of her friend Caleb Zook, she’s on the run from corrupt and dangerous men. As Christmas approaches, it will take a miracle to for Lizzie and Caleb to stay alive. But if they want to find their missing friend, they’ll have to survive the holidays.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488061408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
As Christmas approaches, an Amish woman is desperate to find her missing friend in this inspirational tale of danger, faith, and romance. Three years ago, Lizzie Kauffman’s friend Emma went missing. The police think she simply ran away, but Lizzie knows better. And now she has left her Amish community in the North Georgia mountains, determined to find her. Working undercover as a housekeep in Sarasota, Florida, Lizzie gets dangerously close to the truth. And now, with the help of her friend Caleb Zook, she’s on the run from corrupt and dangerous men. As Christmas approaches, it will take a miracle to for Lizzie and Caleb to stay alive. But if they want to find their missing friend, they’ll have to survive the holidays.
Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6226
Book Description
The 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)' is an unprecedented anthology that brings together an extraordinary array of literary talent spanning various periods and styles, all converging on the theme of Christmas. This collection navigates the rich terrain of festive literature, from the heartfelt to the fantastical, embodying the spirit of the season through a diversity of voices and forms. It includes timeless works that have shaped our understanding and celebration of Christmas, utilizing a range of literary styles that encompass the poetic, the whimsical, and the deeply reflective. The eclectic mix serves not only as a celebration of the holiday spirit but also as a testament to the evolving nature of storytelling across generations. The authors and poets represented in this collection, from Selma Lagerlöf to Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Emily Dickinson to William Butler Yeats, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Their collective contributions reflect significant movements within literatureRomanticism, Realism, the Victorian erawhile also delving into personal, often introspective themes. Through their diverse voices, the collection offers a panoramic view of Christmas as both a universal celebration and a deeply personal experience, highlighting the ways in which this holiday has inspired some of the greatest literary minds. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been depicted in literature. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with works that span genres and periods, inviting a deeper appreciation of the holiday through the lens of some of the most celebrated authors in literary history. For scholars and casual readers alike, the 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection' promises not only a comprehensive overview of Christmas literature but also a rewarding exploration of the human condition as reflected in these seasonal narratives. Delving into this collection is an invitation to celebrate the rich literary heritage of Christmas and to discover anew the profound joy and reflection the season brings.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 6226
Book Description
The 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)' is an unprecedented anthology that brings together an extraordinary array of literary talent spanning various periods and styles, all converging on the theme of Christmas. This collection navigates the rich terrain of festive literature, from the heartfelt to the fantastical, embodying the spirit of the season through a diversity of voices and forms. It includes timeless works that have shaped our understanding and celebration of Christmas, utilizing a range of literary styles that encompass the poetic, the whimsical, and the deeply reflective. The eclectic mix serves not only as a celebration of the holiday spirit but also as a testament to the evolving nature of storytelling across generations. The authors and poets represented in this collection, from Selma Lagerlöf to Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Emily Dickinson to William Butler Yeats, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Their collective contributions reflect significant movements within literatureRomanticism, Realism, the Victorian erawhile also delving into personal, often introspective themes. Through their diverse voices, the collection offers a panoramic view of Christmas as both a universal celebration and a deeply personal experience, highlighting the ways in which this holiday has inspired some of the greatest literary minds. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been depicted in literature. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with works that span genres and periods, inviting a deeper appreciation of the holiday through the lens of some of the most celebrated authors in literary history. For scholars and casual readers alike, the 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection' promises not only a comprehensive overview of Christmas literature but also a rewarding exploration of the human condition as reflected in these seasonal narratives. Delving into this collection is an invitation to celebrate the rich literary heritage of Christmas and to discover anew the profound joy and reflection the season brings.