Author | : Phyllis McGinley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Christmas poetry |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Phyllis McGinley |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : Christmas poetry |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Phyllis McGinley |
Publisher | : New York : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 1967 |
Genre | : Animals |
ISBN | : |
Fifteen poems celebrating the birth of Christ and the Christmas season.
Author | : Robin Redmon Dreyer |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2016-08-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 152462120X |
Christmas is now a worldwide holiday! However, each country creates its own traditions and celebrates the birth of Christ in unique ways. This makes for an endlessly creative and diverse manifestations of this one holiday; here is just a few of the 195 nations traditions.
Author | : Rick Osborne |
Publisher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2011-04-25 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0310866464 |
On a visit to a tree lot, the Johnson family sees three beautifully decorated trees standing in the center of the lot. A mysterious silver gift-wrapped box is under one of the trees. The old lot owner notices their intrigue and what he tells them, not only marks the beginning of a new family tradition, but also brings meaning and understanding into their Christmas celebration. In The Legend of the Christmas Tree, children ages 4 to 8 will discover the wonderful story of how the evergreen tree first became a symbol of Christmas and a way to tell people about God. The beautiful illustrations by Bill Dodge add a wonderful richness to the story and help bring meaning to one of our best-loved traditions---decorating the Christmas tree.
Author | : Aubrey Plaza |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 57 |
Release | : 2021-11-16 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0593350804 |
From Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy comes the long lost tale of the Christmas Witch, Santa Claus's much misunderstood twin sister. The perfect gift for the holiday season and beyond! Gather ‘round the fire to hear a Christmas legend that has never been told before...until now. Each year a mysterious figure sweeps into town, leaving behind strange gifts in the night. No, not Santa Claus, but his sister… The Christmas Witch. Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristtörn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance. From award-winning producer and actress Aubrey Plaza and her creative partner Dan Murphy comes a holiday story unlike any told before. With all the richness of classic folklore, they’ve woven a tale of bravery, love and magic. Whatever you thought you knew about Christmas…think again.
Author | : SSW Editors |
Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Christmas decorations |
ISBN | : 9781565236066 |
Delightful Decorations and Gifts to Make with Your Scroll Saw Create holiday masterpieces for the home, family and friends with the tried-and-true scroll saw projects and patterns from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. This collection of holiday favorites features fretwork, compound-cuts, intarsia, and inlay projects for ornaments, wreaths, Santas, portraits, candleholders and more. Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations also features a stunning gallery of work. Readers will gain information and inspiration from some of scrolling's leading experts including Judy Gale Roberts, Kathy Wise, Sue Mey, Paul Meisel, John Nelson, Theresa Ekdom, Tom Sevy, Volker Arnold, and more. There is a project inside Big Book of Christmas Ornaments and Decorations for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry scrolling experience. Some of the projects inside: " Vintage Fretwork Sleigh Scene " Poinsettia Wreath " Inlay Snowman Ornaments " 12-Piece Intarsia Nativity Set " Christmas Card Tree
Author | : William D. Crump |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 2022-12-22 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1476647593 |
From the manger of Jesus Christ to the 21st century, this encyclopedia explores more than 2,000 years of Christmas past and present through 966 entries packed with a wide variety of historical and pop-culture subjects. Entries detail customs and traditions from around the world as well as classic Christmas movies, TV series/specials and animated cartoons. Arranged alphabetically by entry name, the book includes the historical background of popular sacred and secular songs as well as accounts of beloved literary works with Christmas themes from such noted authors as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, Pearl Buck, Henry Van Dyke and others. All things Christmas are available here in one comprehensive volume.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Christmas |
ISBN | : |
"This softcover...book is filled with a collection of stories, traditions, and folklore of ornaments ranging from acorn to Yule log and everything else in between. 75 favorite legends are artfully displayed with a heading, illustration, and legend, symbol, or tradition explanation"--Publisher web site.
Author | : Ace Collins |
Publisher | : Zondervan |
Total Pages | : 181 |
Release | : 2010-05-04 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0310873886 |
Ever wonder where some of our unique and meaningful Christmas traditions come from? Why are red and green popular colors of the season? Why is exchanging gifts a family tradition? Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas reveals the people, places, and events that shaped the best-loved customs of this merriest of holidays and how they all point to Christ. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas includes insights about: Gift giving Christmas trees Caroling Nativity scenes Yule logs Stockings Advent wreaths Mistletoe Holly, and more! This is the perfect gift to infuse your celebration with spiritual insights, true-life tales, and captivating legends to intrigue you and your family. Bring new luster and depth to your modern traditions while you celebrate Jesus' birth. The traditions of Christmas lend beauty, awe, and hope to the holiday, causing people all over the world to anticipate it with joy. Warm your heart as you rediscover the true and eternal significance of Christmas.