Christmas Unwrapped

Christmas Unwrapped
Author: John W. Telman
Publisher: Word Alive Press
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2017-09-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1486613233

“John has deep insights and is able to link and draw meaning from events and dates like no one I’ve ever read. I love the fact that in this book he shows Jesus as a ruler, but not the kind of ruler from whom we must stay at arm’s length. A must-read for anyone who wants a fresh perspective on the greatest story ever told. Once you read this book, you will have no doubt who the greatest gift of all time is—Jesus.” - Anita Cordell, Film and Commercial Actress Christmas comes around every December, followed by the celebration of a New Year. We recycle the same songs. We cook and eat turkey. But what is Christmas? To answer that question, we would be wise to turn to the one who brought the event into being. The one who is the subject of this book actually walked the dusty roads of the Middle East. Since his birth, he has impacted lives like no other. He has had more followers than anyone in history. He has been hated by many, and misunderstood by countless more, yet his teaching powerfully influences even the lives of those who don’t know him. His name is Jesus.

Christmas Unwrapped

Christmas Unwrapped
Author: Ellie Richards
Publisher: Lorean Publishing House
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2023-12-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

From Christmas trees to Santa Claus, to carols, lights and decorations, have you ever wondered how all these much-loved customs came about? In this book we will explore all the traditions that we associate with and enjoy over the festive holiday period and uncover some fascinating facts about the history behind them from around the world. Deeply entrenched in Western culture, we often forget what this magical time was originally celebrated for – the birth of Jesus Christ. It represents a time of peace and goodwill to all, but in modern day life this often gets lost in the big commercial merry-go-round with parties and gifts galore that it has become. Interestingly, some of the traditions we know so well actually started over 2,000 years ago before Jesus was born. So, let’s walk through the mists of time and legends and explore all the captivating snippets of historical customs that have led us to where we are today.

Christmas Unwrapped

Christmas Unwrapped
Author: Amy Shields
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2011-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1616084693

Contains many facts about Christmas.

Christmas Unwrapped

Christmas Unwrapped
Author: Clement SkyGazer
Publisher: Rhodes and Easton
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781890394028

Christmas Unwrapped

Christmas Unwrapped
Author: Richard A. Horsley
Publisher: Trinity Press International
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2001-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Fascinating critique of the American Christmas from the perspectives of cultural studies, theology, & biblical studies.

Christmas

Christmas
Author: Bruce David Forbes
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2007-10-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0520933729

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?

The Sacred Santa

The Sacred Santa
Author: Dell deChant
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2008-04-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725221896

Easter Unwrapped

Easter Unwrapped
Author: John W. Telman
Publisher: Word Alive Press
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2019-01-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 148661244X

It was through tear-filled eyes that I read this book, captivated and encouraged by the scriptures and stories that John Telman shares throughout it. Easter Unwrapped is a powerful encouragement to believers, a powerful tool for those who are wavering in their faith, and an anointed witness to those who don’t know Jesus and the power of His Resurrection! After reading this book, I can’t imagine anyone ever doubting God's love for them. Millie Gray, Kansas City police officer, and Sergeant in the United States Air Force Life is so much more than merely the physical. You are more than a body. When life hits you between the eyes, when you feel the darkness of death around you, when you’re faced with trouble that drains the life out of you, remember Resurrection Sunday. Easter Unwrapped presents eleven insights into just how significant the resurrection of Jesus is to everyone. Easter is the day that changed everything, and it’s more than chocolate and bunny rabbits. It’s about life.