Author: Nicholas RIGBYPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
A sermon, on the birth of Christ, preached ... on Christmas Day evening, 1836
Author: Nicholas RIGBYNight Tree
Author: Eve BuntingPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152001216
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A family makes its annual pilgrimage to decorate an evergreen tree with food for the forest animals at Christmastime.
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Author: Clement Clarke MoorePublisher: Boston : Atlantic monthly Press
ISBN:
Category : Children's poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
A poem about the visit that Santa Claus pays to the children of the world during the night before every Christmas.
Watson's, Or, The Gentleman's and Citizen's Almanack
Author: The Saturday Evening Post
Author: Christmas
Author: Bruce David ForbesPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520933729
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Written for everyone who loves and is simultaneously driven crazy by the holiday season, Christmas: A Candid History provides an enlightening, entertaining perspective on how the annual Yuletide celebration got to be what it is today. In a fascinating, concise tour through history, the book tells the story of Christmas—from its pre-Christian roots, through the birth of Jesus, to the holiday's spread across Europe into the Americas and beyond, and to its mind-boggling transformation through modern consumerism. Packed with intriguing stories, based on research into myriad sources, full of insights, the book explores the historical origins of traditions including Santa, the reindeer, gift giving, the Christmas tree, Christmas songs and movies, and more. The book also offers some provocative ideas for reclaiming the joy and meaning of this beloved, yet often frustrating, season amid the pressures of our fast-paced consumer culture. DID YOU KNOW For three centuries Christians did not celebrate Christmas? Puritans in England and New England made Christmas observances illegal? St. Nicholas is an elf in the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas"? President Franklin Roosevelt changed the dateof Thanksgiving in order to lengthen the Christmas shopping season? Coca-Cola helped fashion Santa Claus's look in an advertising campaign?
'Twas the Evening of Christmas
Author: Glenys NellistPublisher: Zonderkidz
ISBN: 0310745276
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Celebrate the Christmas season with this beautiful and heartwarming nativity retelling from beloved, bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Told in the style of the classic ?‘Twas the Night Before Christmas poem, make this read aloud your new holiday tradition. ‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas shares the glorious nativity story of baby Jesus, the King of Kings! Written in both prose and poetry, this beautiful picture book will engage children and adults alike and become a new holiday tradition for families everywhere!? ?‘Twas?the Evening of Christmas: Is a wonderful holiday read aloud for children ages 4-8? Shares the powerful message of Jesus and his miraculous birth Features beautiful artwork by celebrated illustrator Elena Selivanova? Serves as the perfect gift for the family as you prepare for the Christmas season? Presents portions written in the familiar rhyme scheme of Clement C. Moore’s?‘Twas?the Night Before Christmas? Makes a great holiday, Christmas, or Advent, gift for readers young and old? Is the perfect addition to a Sunday school or children’s ministry lesson, classroom setting, or homeschool library Join Glenys and families around the world as you and your family celebrate the arrival of God’s son, Jesus.? Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books from Glenys:? ‘Twas?the Morning of Easter? 'Twas?the Evening of Christmas? Snuggle Time series? Love Letters from God series
On Christmas Day in the Evening
Author: Grace Smith RichmondPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christmas
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Bulletin English Edition
Author: International Labour OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
The Perfect Gift
Author: Barney Cargile IIIPublisher: Discovery House
ISBN: 1640703381
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
With all the pressures that come with Christmas, it’s a wonder there’s any joy at all. The Perfect Gift helps you calmly start and end your day with an uplifting five-minute devotion centered on the real celebration of the season: Christ himself. With two entries a day from December 1 to December 25, remember why it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Amid the Christmas chaos, keep your heart fixed on what truly matters.