Legends And Traditions Of Christmas
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Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas
| 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.
Ornament Legends, Symbols & Traditions
| 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.
The Legend of the Christmas Stocking
| Author | : Rick Osborne |
| Publisher | : Harper Collins |
| Total Pages | : 38 |
| Release | : 2011-05-07 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0310866456 |
This wonderful Christmas tale, set in the late 1800s, shares the touching story of a young boy named Peter. He sells newspapers to help his family while his father is away at sea, and he's been saving a bit of his earnings to buy a model schooner in the woodworker's shop. But after Uncle Jim, the woodworker, tells him the story of St. Nicholas, Peter discovers the meaning behind the hanging and filling of Christmas stockings and learns a heartfelt lesson in kindness and generosity. Filled with the rich, realistic illustrations of Jim Griffin, children ages 4 to 8 will discover the depth of God's love shown through others as they learn the Christian meaning revealed in The Legend of the Christmas Stocking. Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.
Christmas Is Coming
| Author | : Monika Utnik |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 24 |
| Release | : 2021-09-14 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 0735844437 |
Why do we decorate Christmas trees? Do all children receive gifts on the same day? Come find out as Monika Utnik-Strugala captures the smells, tastes, and unforgettable traditions about the most popular, exciting, contemplative, and unique Christmas customs and legends from around the world. Find out why celebrate Christmas on December 25th, who invented the first glass ornament, why people build nativity scenes, and more! A truly international collection of legends and traditions are included in the volume such as - Glögg, Kutia, Lutefisk, Jansson's Temptation, Julskinka, Bûche de Noël, Hallaca, Kourabiedes, Christmas Pudding, Panettone, Christmas carols, talking animals, and The Nutcracker!
Christmas Ornament Legends
| Author | : Timothy Merck |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 88 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
| ISBN | : 9780964853409 |
Old World Christmas proudly presents CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT LEGENDS. This hard-bound, full-color book features eighty pages of stories, traditions, & folklore from the Old World. The charming origin of an enchanting variety of treasured mouth-blown glass ornaments is portrayed in this insightful publication. Readers will enjoy learning about the legends behind the ornaments. The book is beautifully decorated with dazzling ornaments & wonderful color plates of traditional Christmas renderings. A special introduction about how & where mouth-blown glass ornaments were first made is included. Also featured is the fascinating story of how the authors, Tim & Beth Merck, traveled to the Old World & gathered these legends to bring home to American families everywhere. Destined to compliment existing Christmas traditions, this superbly illustrated book is currently available by ordering from Old World Christmas directly at 1-800-962-7669 or by mail at P.O. Box 8000, Spokane, WA 99203. The book wholesales for $7.75 & is sold in minimum quantities of 6 for $46.50. Acceptable methods of payment include Visa, MasterCard, personal check, money order, or cashiers check. Customers may also apply for open credit.
The Legend of the Christmas Tree
| 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.
And to All a Good Night: Christmas Folklore
| Author | : Bill Palmer |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 52 |
| Release | : 2014-09-02 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1422292525 |
Did you know that today's jolly Santa Claus was originally a Catholic bishop? Or that Santa Claus is connected to Saturn, an ancient Roman god? Or that in some places, Santa rides a camel? Christmas is a holiday of light and giving, and Santa Claus has become a traditional symbol for the season's deepest meanings. Learn more about:• Santa • the Christ Child • Christmas animals • the Wise Men • Christmas plants • Christmas songs and cards. Across North America, Christmas is an occasion for love and joy and celebration. Discover the traditions and folklore that make this holiday so special.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
| Author | : Hugh Chisholm |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1090 |
| Release | : 1910 |
| Genre | : Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| ISBN | : |
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
The Book of Christmas
| Author | : Brendan Lehane |
| Publisher | : Time Life Medical |
| Total Pages | : 150 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : |
Retells the stories of Christ's birth, Christmas trolls, ghosts, the Nutcracker, the Lord of Misrule, and Father Christmas describes special holidays associated with Christmas, and includes lyrics to traditional songs of Christmas.
